UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC
UPS
Industrials
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exclusion reasons
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC is screened out under 2 exclusion reasons spanning 2 issue categories.
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United Parcel Service (UPS) operates a live animal shipping service as part of its logistics business, transporting animals for commercial purposes such as pet retail, breeding, and agricultural operations. This service is governed by the company's "Live Animal Shipping Standards & Guidelines."
The company has faced multiple legal actions related to its handling of animals. In February 2026, a case titled *Ponsetta Simmons v. United Parcel Service Inc* was filed in the 11th Circuit. In October 2025, a products liability and agricultural law case (*Kelly v. United Parcel Service Inc et al*) was filed, citing "Animal & Dog Law." A separate 2023 lawsuit in California (*Rankins v. United Parcel Serv.*) referenced legal precedent involving animal cruelty activism. An industry analysis from November 2023 on the animal transportation market specifically cited "Welfare violations during transport — such as overcrowding" as a key industry risk.
While UPS has established internal animal welfare policies, its ongoing commercial involvement in live animal transport, coupled with recurring legal challenges related to animal treatment, places it under this exclusion.
In NLRB Case No. 05-CA-090721, United Parcel Service Inc. was found to have violated the National Labor Relations Act by threatening employees with termination if they engaged in union activities.
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