Bangkok--14 Sep--Aziam Burson-Marsteller
Over 900 FedEx members across 12 markets show care to their communities and the environment
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, marks its annual FedEx Cares Week - a celebration of volunteerism at FedEx - in the Asia Pacific region from September 11-18. Into its third year in the region, FedEx is supporting activities that will enhance the environment.
Over 900 FedEx volunteers in 12 Asia markets including Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam will take part in 35 community activities in 29 cities. During the week, the volunteers will commit to a range of community activities, from coastal clean up activities, bush regeneration programs, waste recycling to environmental education for school children.
“FedEx is an advocate of giving back to our local communities through action. I am proud of our volunteers who have demonstrated how to connect the world in a responsible and resourceful manner through volunteerism, and by doing their bit to enhancing the environment in the communities,” said David L. Cunningham Jr., president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific.
First launched in the U.S. in 2005, FedEx Cares Week will be celebrated on September 17 — 25 in the U.S., Europe, and the Latin America/ Caribbean region.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back guarantee.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $35 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 280,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.
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For further information, please contact:
Stacey Han, Senior Corporate Communications Specialist,
FedEx Korea, Thailand and Indochina
Tel: + 82 2 738 4939; Email:
[email protected]
or Aziam Burson-Marsteller: James Best Tel: 02 252 9871 Email:
[email protected]