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Union Pacific Honors 16 Companies with Annual Sustainability Partner Award

Award recognizes railroad customers and suppliers for innovative sustainability initiatives

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad proudly recognized 16 customers and suppliers with the railroad’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Award. This is the second year Union Pacific awarded innovative partners who demonstrated leadership and progress toward achieving their sustainability goals.

“Creating a more sustainable future is not a solo mission,” said Union Pacific President Beth Whited. “While rail is already the most environmentally responsible way to move goods across land, we’re fortunate to work with many customers and suppliers who share our commitment to being a leader in sustainability and having a positive impact on communities for generations to come.”

The award was open to 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.

Union Pacific Customer Winners:

  • Americold Realty Trust
  • Evergreen Line
  • General Motors
  • Green Plains Inc.
  • Occidental Chemical Corporation
  • Schneider
  • Toyota North America
  • Waste Management
  • Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

Union Pacific Supplier Winners:

  • Chevron REG
  • Niagara Bottling
  • SAP
  • Steel Dynamics, Inc.
  • Stella-Jones
  • The Greenbrier Companies
  • Wabtec

Winners were honored Thursday, Nov. 7, 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.

“Our business partners are focused on making a difference for generations to come,” said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president – Marketing and Sales. “We congratulate the winners of Union Pacific’s annual Sustainability Partner Award and value their work driving meaningful change in sustainability.”

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 Pacific is available at www.up.com.

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