FedEx Express Corporation, a global leader in express transportation, has announced the launch of the 2025 FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge in partnership with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF). The initiative supports China’s innovation-led development agenda and aligns with FedEx’s commitment to reaching carbon-neutral operations worldwide by 2040. Designed to inspire creativity and hands-on problem-solving among university students across China, the program encourages the development of sustainable business ideas that address environmental challenges while integrating entrepreneurship into youth talent cultivation. Registration for students nationwide is now open.
The 2025 challenge focuses on a core theme, “Innovation in the Sustainable Express Packaging Supply Chain,” and features four specialized tracks: Ecological Protection; Climate and Energy; Pollution Prevention and Control; and Comprehensive Issues. The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at Chinese universities, as well as graduates within one year of completion. Submissions will be assessed across five key criteria—environmental impact, originality, commercial viability, team strength, and social contribution—with the aim of nurturing projects that can be practically implemented and scaled commercially. Selected teams will receive awards along with incubation resources to help transform their concepts into market-ready solutions.
“Sustainability has long been embedded in FedEx’s corporate strategy, with a clear goal of achieving global carbon neutrality by 2040,” said Poh-Yian Koh, President of FedEx China. “This initiative goes beyond corporate social responsibility; it represents a long-term investment in China’s next generation of innovators. By collaborating with universities and leveraging our expertise in sustainable logistics, we aim to equip students with mentorship, tools, and real-world insights to convert environmental ideas into impactful, scalable solutions that contribute to industry and societal transformation.”
Xie Yuhong, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the All-China Environment Federation, emphasized that the challenge is guided by principles of public benefit, practical application, and capacity building. “There are no participation fees, and projects are evaluated based on sustainability, feasibility, and teamwork. High-performing teams will receive extensive support, including visibility opportunities, expert mentoring, policy incubation, and access to investment and financing channels,” he said.
“We are grateful to FedEx for its strong backing, including the active involvement of employee volunteers who will share professional expertise. We also welcome greater participation from enterprises, academic institutions, and research organizations to jointly foster an ecosystem for environmental innovation driven by government leadership, corporate engagement, academic contribution, and youth participation—supporting China’s goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.”
During the launch event held in Beijing, a representative from the Center for Environmental Education and Communications delivered a keynote presentation on ecological civilization education policies and practical case studies. The event also included interactive segments such as “Environmental Pain Point Brainstorming & Golden Ideas” and a rapid-fire environmental knowledge quiz, encouraging students to propose creative solutions to sustainability challenges encountered on campus and in everyday life, with live feedback from experts.
Teams advancing to the semi-final stage will receive tailored mentorship through one-on-one or small-group training sessions focused on strengthening innovation, feasibility, and commercialization readiness. In addition, a multi-stakeholder roundtable—bringing together representatives from government, academia, industry, and student communities—explored the theme “The Trends and Future of University Student Environmental Entrepreneurship,” addressing industry developments, business models, and policy collaboration to build shared understanding and momentum.
FedEx continues to champion smarter, more sustainable supply chains while supporting environmental progress in the communities it serves. In China, the company has rolled out several initiatives, including fleet electrification and sustainable infrastructure projects. Earlier this year, FedEx also partnered with ACEF to launch the 2025 “Protecting One Kilometer of a River Course” program, aimed at preserving river ecosystems.
Applications for the FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge are currently being accepted. Interested students can submit their entries through the official competition website by 24:00 on November 30, 2025.
The 2025 challenge focuses on a core theme, “Innovation in the Sustainable Express Packaging Supply Chain,” and features four specialized tracks: Ecological Protection; Climate and Energy; Pollution Prevention and Control; and Comprehensive Issues. The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at Chinese universities, as well as graduates within one year of completion. Submissions will be assessed across five key criteria—environmental impact, originality, commercial viability, team strength, and social contribution—with the aim of nurturing projects that can be practically implemented and scaled commercially. Selected teams will receive awards along with incubation resources to help transform their concepts into market-ready solutions.
“Sustainability has long been embedded in FedEx’s corporate strategy, with a clear goal of achieving global carbon neutrality by 2040,” said Poh-Yian Koh, President of FedEx China. “This initiative goes beyond corporate social responsibility; it represents a long-term investment in China’s next generation of innovators. By collaborating with universities and leveraging our expertise in sustainable logistics, we aim to equip students with mentorship, tools, and real-world insights to convert environmental ideas into impactful, scalable solutions that contribute to industry and societal transformation.”
Xie Yuhong, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the All-China Environment Federation, emphasized that the challenge is guided by principles of public benefit, practical application, and capacity building. “There are no participation fees, and projects are evaluated based on sustainability, feasibility, and teamwork. High-performing teams will receive extensive support, including visibility opportunities, expert mentoring, policy incubation, and access to investment and financing channels,” he said.
“We are grateful to FedEx for its strong backing, including the active involvement of employee volunteers who will share professional expertise. We also welcome greater participation from enterprises, academic institutions, and research organizations to jointly foster an ecosystem for environmental innovation driven by government leadership, corporate engagement, academic contribution, and youth participation—supporting China’s goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.”
During the launch event held in Beijing, a representative from the Center for Environmental Education and Communications delivered a keynote presentation on ecological civilization education policies and practical case studies. The event also included interactive segments such as “Environmental Pain Point Brainstorming & Golden Ideas” and a rapid-fire environmental knowledge quiz, encouraging students to propose creative solutions to sustainability challenges encountered on campus and in everyday life, with live feedback from experts.
Teams advancing to the semi-final stage will receive tailored mentorship through one-on-one or small-group training sessions focused on strengthening innovation, feasibility, and commercialization readiness. In addition, a multi-stakeholder roundtable—bringing together representatives from government, academia, industry, and student communities—explored the theme “The Trends and Future of University Student Environmental Entrepreneurship,” addressing industry developments, business models, and policy collaboration to build shared understanding and momentum.
FedEx continues to champion smarter, more sustainable supply chains while supporting environmental progress in the communities it serves. In China, the company has rolled out several initiatives, including fleet electrification and sustainable infrastructure projects. Earlier this year, FedEx also partnered with ACEF to launch the 2025 “Protecting One Kilometer of a River Course” program, aimed at preserving river ecosystems.
Applications for the FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge are currently being accepted. Interested students can submit their entries through the official competition website by 24:00 on November 30, 2025.