Chief Sustainability Officer
FedEx Corporation
As Chief Sustainability Officer for FedEx Corporation, Mitch Jackson
leads the strategic direction and provides vision for all aspects of the
company’s sustainability initiatives and environmental innovations and
technologies.
A passionate ambassador for sustainable solutions that support the
business objectives, Jackson envisioned and pioneered the implementation
of hybrid vehicles in the FedEx fleet, and ultimately in commercial
vehicles. Jackson was also instrumental in successfully securing
first-ever national fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas
requirements for commercial trucking. Under his influence and
leadership, FedEx has taken a holistic approach to fleet management and
fuel efficiency with a significant expansion in lower polluting, higher
efficiency vehicles. Jackson was the key driver for the establishment of
the first FedEx sustainability goals, and has responsibility for
current and future goals.
With more than 20 years of experience in the transportation industry, Jackson joined FedEx in 1985. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Memphis and a master’s degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas.
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