The Postal Service has released the 2013 Annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating continued commitment to environmentally responsible business practices.

The report highlights the Postal Service’s most notable achievements, including a 12 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from FY2008 to FY2013. In addition, the Postal Service is remaining on track to achieve a 30 percent reduction in facility energy use by 2015. 1aa-USPS-small

The 2013 report also details the expansion of the USPS BlueEarth brand to include two new services — the USPS BlueEarth Federal Recycling Program and the USPS BlueEarth Secure Destruction program for business mailers. Both programs help customers become more environmentally responsible.

The report also highlights a sustainability challenge facing the Postal Service — transportation fuel use. An aging fleet and the need to service more delivery points increase fuel demand. Despite this challenge, USPS is seeking new ways to reduce fuel consumption and maintains a fleet of more than 42,000 alternative fuel vehicles.

According to Chief Sustainability Officer Thomas G. Day, employees play an important role in making the organization more sustainable.

“We take great pride in supporting and recognizing employees who create new opportunities for sustainability, and this year was no different,” said Day. “The efforts of our employees exemplify how sustainability actions are right for the environment — and our business.”

Visit usps.com/green to learn more about the Postal Service’s sustainability initiatives.