Tokyo, June 8, 2010 - The UPS Foundation has donated US$
16,820 to the Green Volunteers by Tokyo Port to support its environmental
activities.
"UPS Japan employees have been volunteering with the Green Volunteers by
Tokyo Port in its park maintenance activities since 2005 and The UPS Foundation
grant takes our involvement with the organization further. Environmental
sustainability is one of the key focus areas in The UPS Foundation. In addition
to our regular participation as volunteers, we are honored to be able to support
with the grant this time," said Masato Umeno, President of UPS Japan.
Green Volunteers by Tokyo Port is a NPO whose activity is mostly based in
Tokyo Wild Birds Park. The organization's activities include maintenance of the
field such as grass-cutting and thinning, and cleaning, and organizing various
events for the park visitors.
About The UPS Foundation
Founded in 1951 and based in
Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation's major initiatives include programmes that
support community safety, non-profit effectiveness, economic and global
literacy, environmental sustainability and diversity. The UPS Foundation
pursues these initiatives by identifying specific projects where its support can
help produce a measurable social impact. In 2009, The UPS Foundation
donated US$43.6 million to charitable organisations worldwide. Visit
community.ups.com (English only) for more information about UPS's community
involvement.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the world's largest package
delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services. With
more than a century of experience in transportation and logistics, UPS is a
leading global trade expert equipped with a broad portfolio of solutions.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com.
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