Today Railex announced its receipt of a 2009 CSX Environmental Award. The award will be presented this evening at the second-annual CSX Environmental Awards dinner in Jacksonville, Florida, part of a week-long Earth Day celebration at CSX.
“We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to the environment,” said Joe Leuci. “Environmental stewardship is a key component of our business operations and we’re proud that our work with CSX advances this goal.”
CSX, a leading transportation company providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services, recognizes Railex’s commitment to “greening” supply chains by shipping via rail and thereby reducing carbon emissions, decreasing congestion on highways, and conserving fossil fuels.
The awards specifically recognize customers who led their industry in CO2 emissions avoidance in 2009; demonstrated the greatest improvement in avoided emissions in 2009 versus 2008; or deserve special recognition for their commitment to sustained supply chain practices through the use of rail or intermodal.
“CSX is pleased to recognize Railex’s commitment to sustainability,” said Clarence W. Gooden, executive vice president, sales and marketing and chief commercial officer, CSX. “We are pleased to be a part of their green supply chain. A single CSX train can haul a ton of freight more than 436 miles on a single gallon of fuel.”
Source: Railex USA