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BNSF Recognizes 2023 Sustainability Award Winners

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) is honoring 10 customers with its 2023 BNSF Sustainability Awards for success in sustainable achievements. The BNSF Sustainability Awards are presented annually to companies that are industry leaders in sustainable freight. Award recipients are recognized for significant achievement in one of several categories, including: supply chain efficiencies, sustainable technology implementation, sustainability leadership and partnership with other like-minded organizations, and investments in sustainable infrastructure. For full descriptions of the award recipients’ achievements, click here.

“We’re excited to build on the success of our Sustainability Awards program in 2023 to honor sustainable freight leaders,” said John Lovenburg, BNSF vice president, Environment & Sustainability. “These 10 companies continue to achieve incredible success in their respective sustainability journeys and we’re proud to be a part of their freight solutions.”

Winners of BNSF’s 2023 Sustainability Awards:

  • Amazon
  • American Honda
  • Chevron Renewable Energy Group
  • CMA CGM
  • Hereford Ethanol Partners
  • Maersk
  • Montana Renewables
  • Nucor
  • Shell Chemicals
  • Unilever

When it comes to sustainability, the advantages of rail are clear. At BNSF, we are doing more than just helping to reduce our customers’ carbon emissions. We’re also leading the way when it comes to sustainability. Find out more by visiting our Sustainability Overview.

About BNSF Railway

BNSF Railway, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies. BNSF operates approximately 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states and three Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food, and beverages. BNSF’s shipments help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. We work continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve. You can learn more about BNSF at www.BNSF.com.

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