Omaha, Neb., July 1, 2010 – Union Pacific has published its 2009 Sustainability and Citizenship Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to protecting the environment, enhancing its position as an employer of choice, being a valuable member of the more than 7,000 communities in which it operates, and diligently working on behalf of shareholders, employees and customers to be among the best-governed companies in America.
“Union Pacific has a legacy of running a safe, responsible and profitable railroad,” said Robert W. Turner, senior vice president – Corporate Relations. “Our success is attributed to the hard work and dedication of our employees, partnerships with communities, and a focus on serving customer needs. It is with these three groups that we believe the future success of Union Pacific lies. We will continue our strong commitment to providing the best workplace, keeping our trains and structures safe, partnering with communities, and offering the best service to customers today and into the future.”
The railroad’s 2009 Sustainability and Citizenship Report includes:
• Highlights in the areas of environment, society, and governance and ethics;
• Sustainability and citizenship goals;
• Union Pacific’s environmental policy;
• Achievements in reducing the company’s environmental footprint;
• Information about the railroad’s employee benefits and nationally recognized health and wellness programs;
• Union Pacific’s commitment to employee, public and customer safety;
• Community support and engagement efforts, and
• Governance and ethics policies.
In formulating its Sustainability and Citizenship report, Union Pacific considered the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI ) 2006 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, which provide a standard framework and guidance for organizations to report on their sustainability performance.
Source: Union Pacific Corp.