Two New UPS Initiatives Deliver Environmental Benefits; Company Powers Down Computers, Purchases 'Green' Power

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Two New UPS Initiatives Deliver Environmental Benefits; Company Powers Down Computers, Purchases 'Green' Power

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Mar. 29 -/E-Wire/Business Wire/-- UPS is implementing two new initiatives to protect the environment - 11,000 computers soon will automatically go to "sleep" when not in use, and 14 California facilities have begun purchasing "green" power.

UPS also has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership.

"Energy conservation and choosing renewable energy sources are just two of the many ways UPS actively pursues its commitment to sustainable business practices," said Mike Herr, UPS vice president of environmental affairs. "We have always believed that working green and working smart are synonymous."

The computer initiative is part of what's known as the ENERGY STAR(R) Million Monitor Drive. UPS is installing "sleep" software on 11,000 of its computers in Atlanta, Louisville, Towson, Md., and Mahwah, N.J., to conserve energy while saving the company almost $145,000 per year.

Most computers are used only an average of four hours each business day but continue to consume energy even when idle. The Million Monitor Drive challenges organizations to set computer monitors to go into a low-power "sleep" mode during periods of inactivity.

In addition to reducing energy use with its computers, UPS now has 14 facilities in California currently using "green" power as part of their electricity supply. This power is supplied by 3 Phases Energy Services and comes from biomass sources. Biomass refers to a waste-to-energy process and can take the form of converting landfill gas, human and animal waste or agricultural waste to energy.

UPS is purchasing 10 percent of its electricity at the 14 California facilities from these cleaner, more renewable sources.

"This commitment, which will prevent the release of 2.4 million pounds of carbon dioxide, a leading cause of global warming, has the equivalent environmental impact of removing 213 cars from the road for a year," said Herr. "This carbon reduction is equal to the carbon absorption capacity of 330 acres of trees."

UPS also recently joined the EPA's Green Power Partnership, which recognizes companies that demonstrate environmental leadership by choosing cleaner and renewable energy sources. UPS already generates green power with solar panels at its facility in Palm Springs, Calif., in addition to the 14 facilities now operating on electricity created from biomass sources.

California UPS facilities using green power include operations in South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, West Sacramento, Victorville, Visalia, San Bernardino, Romoland, Ventura, Newbury Park, Goleta, Laguna Hills, Cerritos, Baldwin Park and Ontario.

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (UPS), and the company can be found on the Web at UPS.com.

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of UPS and its management regarding the company's strategic directions, prospects and future results, involve certain risks and uncertainties. Certain factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, governmental regulations, our competitive environment, strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns, increases in aviation and motor fuel prices, cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in our operating results, and other risks discussed in the company's Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated.

Heather Robinson Heather Robinson,

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