Award created to recognize railroad customers and suppliers
for innovative sustainability initiatives
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
Railroad recognized a dozen customers and suppliers with the
railroad's first ever 2023 Sustainability Partner Award. The award
honors Union Pacific business partners who have demonstrated both
leadership and progress toward achieving sustainability goals.
"These companies share Union Pacific's drive and commitment to
finding sustainable ways of doing business that positively impacts
our communities, employees and customers, while building a more
sustainable tomorrow," said Union Pacific President Beth Whited.
The award was open to all of Union Pacific's customers and
suppliers and was based on a company's sustainability efforts, such
as the use of innovative business practices to reduce their
environmental impact. Also considered was a company's track record
of engaging and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders,
including communities and business partners.
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Union Pacific Customer
Winners:
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Union Pacific Supplier
Winners
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• Cemex
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• Arcadis
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• CF
Industries
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• Jacobs
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• Dow
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• Konecranes
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Freeport-McMoRan
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• Trinity
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Hapag-Lloyd
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• Wabtec
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• Owens
Corning
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• WSP
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The winners were honored Tuesday, Nov.
14, at an awards ceremony held at Union Pacific Center in
Omaha, Nebraska, where they were
given a chance to share their sustainability initiatives and
projects.
"We were thrilled to spend a day with our business partners,
learning about their forward-thinking initiatives and sharing ideas
on how we can work together to make a difference for generations to
come," said Kenny Rocker, executive
vice president – Marketing and Sales for Union Pacific
Railroad.
Companies who are interested in applying for next year's award
should speak to their Union Pacific sales or supply
representative.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and
businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service.
Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers
and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most
environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union
Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union
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