OMAHA, Neb., June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific is
the first large North American railroad to be recognized as a Top
Green Provider by Food Logistics. The publication's annual
list recognizes companies whose products, services or leadership
enhances sustainability within the food and beverage industry.
- Find out the top 50 food products shipped by Union Pacific at
http://www.up.com/cs/groups/public/@uprr/@customers/documents/up_pdf_nativedocs/pdf_up_ms_food_info.pdf.
Many foods travel by train before landing on tables across the
world. Union Pacific's expedited rail network offers fast, reliable
delivery while saving fuel and reducing emissions, resulting in a
more sustainable global food supply chain.
"Our team is committed to enhancing sustainability by
continually seeking new ways to improve operating efficiency and
investing in technology that reduces our environmental footprint,"
said Jason Hess, Union Pacific's
vice president-Agricultural Products.
Union Pacific also was recognized for its dedication to
investing in fuel-efficient equipment. One-hundred percent of the
company's refrigeration units meet the Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA) most stringent air emissions standards.
Additionally, Union Pacific acquired 100 Tier 4 locomotives in
2015, which reduce particulate emissions from diesel locomotives by
as much as 91 percent and oxides of nitrogen emissions by as much
as 90 percent, compared to locomotives built prior to EPA
standards.
- Read more about Union Pacific's sustainability efforts at
http://www.up.com/aboutup/corporate_info/building-america-report/2015.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. From 2006-2015, Union Pacific
invested approximately $33 billion in
its network and operations to support America's transportation
infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes
Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial
Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the
fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major
West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with
Canada's rail systems and is the
only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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