Thought Leadership

Longitudes is the UPS blog discussing the macro forces shaping the global economy today and over the horizon.

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Energy

The On-ramp to Fleet Electrification
Fleet electrification is an exciting component in UPS’s use of emerging technologies and an important element in helping the company achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.

Green Infrastructure

5 Retail Trends to Look for in 2019
What do the experts predict about retail for 2019, and what insights can we glean from emerging trends like changes in fulfillment capabilities? Will we continue to see "buy online, pick up in store" as a convenience for customers and a lesser load on logistics networks?

Green Infrastructure

This Is What a Smart City Should Do for Its People
As cities are becoming nodes of innovation, production and creativity, new ideas are arising about how a smart city encourages its citizens’ participation in physical and digital spaces.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chain Risk Management in Reality
As more information becomes available about where our goods come from, the need for supply chain transparency grows among both supply chain professionals and consumers.

Green Infrastructure

4 Cities Using Transportation Data to Be Sustainable and Inclusive
A number of cities have demonstrated additional and unexpected benefits from tracking transportation data - here are four examples of cities making the most of their transportation data for sustainable benefits.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainable City Innovation on the Global and Local Stage
The Global Sustainability Director for UPS reflects on what is needed for transformational change in urban centers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Five Years of Building a More Resilient Private Sector in Turkey
After earthquakes devastated Turkey in 2011, communities began preparing for when – not if – the next disaster would strike. Learn more about how The UPS Foundation, World Economic Forum, Corporate Social Responsibility Association of Turkey, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation are working to bolster resilience among small business in Turkey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The State – and Future – of Sustainable Business
The past 10 years have seen incredible progress in sustainable business. There are global multi-stakeholder commitments on climate action and the SDGs, collaborations driving systemic change across value chains, and tremendous improvements in corporate and investor practices toward a more sustainable world.

Green Infrastructure

Why Climate Resilience and Supply Chains Go Hand in Hand
It is critical for business to understand the impact that climate risk has on their workers and assets - how prepared is your company?

Green Infrastructure

Lessons Learned on the Path to Sustainable Urban Logistics
UPS Chief Information and Engineering Officer Juan Perez is leading transformation on the future of our network – how we are integrating technology to connect the facilities, fleet, drivers and information systems fueling a more sustainable global network.
From disrupting our industry – and ourselves – with our new technologies to overhauling our approach to city delivery, there’s much to discuss in this period of transformation.

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