Schneider launches "Pledge to Plan” for shippers to reduce carbon emissions

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Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) is hosting its first Transportation Sustainability Summit in Long Beach, California. During this summit, the company will introduce the 'Pledge to Plan,' designed to assist shippers in meeting their sustainability goals. Schneider aims to reduce carbon emissions, targeting a 7.5% reduction per mile by 2025 and 60% by 2035. The company will showcase Freightliner’s eCascadia electric truck, with plans to integrate 62 units into its California operations. Schneider emphasizes collaboration across the supply chain to achieve meaningful sustainability changes.

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• Hosting the first Transportation Sustainability Summit to address sustainability goals.
• Introducing the 'Pledge to Plan' to assist shippers in their sustainability strategies.
• Targeting significant carbon emission reductions: 7.5% per mile by 2025 and 60% by 2035.
• Showcasing the integration of 62 Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks into operations.

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Schneider hosting first-of-its-kind summit to kick-off collaboration with customers on sustainable shipping solutions

GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services is hosting its Transportation Sustainability Summit in Long Beach, California, this week where the company will unveil to customers the “Pledge to Plan”, a process to support shippers in preparing their transportation strategy to meet the sustainability goals defined by their organization.

“We are working together to understand, measure and reduce scope 3 emissions,” said Schneider Senior Vice President of Van Truckload John Bozec. “We continue to advise customers on how the carbon footprint associated with transportation and supply chain fits into their overarching emissions reduction goals. We must challenge ourselves to pursue a more sustainable future by influencing those that we work with within the industry.”

As companies are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental issues around them, achieving sustainability in the supply chain is a critical corporate goal touching almost every industry. As a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, Schneider is proud to demonstrate how the organization continues to reduce its own environmental impact while leveraging knowledge and expertise to support customers across the supply chain in creating efficiencies.

“No one sector is the answer to sustainability. Collaboration is the key to making meaningful change and reducing carbon emissions throughout the supply chain,” said Bozec.

Schneider’s Transportation Sustainability Summit is the first-of-its-kind event for shippers to hear from industry experts on the acceleration of sustainability across transportation, alongside discussion of key trends and solutions that are leading the charge, such as electrification. Customers at the summit will receive a closeup look at Freightliner’s eCascadia, the manufacturer’s electric Class 8 truck. Schneider is planning to add 62 eCascadias to its southern California intermodal operations in late 2022/early 2023.

“The scaling of zero-emission vehicles is a critical component of reaching our goal to reduce carbon emissions by 7.5% per mile by 2025 and by 60% per mile by 2035,” said Bozec. “Schneider is excited to be at the forefront of this pivotal evolution in the industry and continue educating the world around us on sustainable transportation opportunities.”

To learn more about Schneider’s commitment to sustainability goals, visit Schneider.com/sustainability or to read Schneider’s 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, visit: https://schneider.com/company/corporate-responsibility.

About Schneider

Schneider is a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services. Offering one of the broadest portfolios in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional and Long-Haul Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Port Logistics and Logistics Consulting.

With nearly $5.6 billion in annual revenue, Schneider has been safely delivering superior customer experiences and investing in innovation for over 85 years. The company’s digital marketplace, Schneider FreightPower®, is revolutionizing the industry giving shippers access to an expanded, highly flexible capacity network and provides carriers with unmatched access to quality drop-and-hook freight – Always Delivering, Always Ahead.

For more information about Schneider, visit Schneider.com or follow the company socially on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter: @WeAreSchneider.

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Source: Schneider SNDR

FAQ

What is the Pledge to Plan introduced by Schneider SNDR?

The Pledge to Plan is a process to assist shippers in preparing their transportation strategies to meet sustainability goals.

When is Schneider's Transportation Sustainability Summit taking place?

The Transportation Sustainability Summit is being held this week in Long Beach, California.

What are Schneider SNDR's carbon emission reduction targets?

Schneider aims to reduce carbon emissions by 7.5% per mile by 2025 and 60% per mile by 2035.

How many eCascadia electric trucks is Schneider planning to add?

Schneider is planning to add 62 Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks to its California intermodal operations.