Union Pacific Honors 12 Companies with First Ever Sustainability Partner Award

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Union Pacific Railroad: Recognizes Customers and Suppliers with 2023 Sustainability Partner Award. The award honors business partners who have demonstrated leadership and progress toward achieving sustainability goals. Winners include Cemex, Arcadis, CF Industries, Jacobs, Dow, Konecranes, Freeport-McMoRan, Trinity, Hapag-Lloyd, Wabtec, Owens Corning, and WSP.

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• The award highlights Union Pacific's commitment to sustainability and its recognition of the efforts of its business partners in achieving sustainability goals.

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Award created to recognize railroad customers and suppliers for innovative sustainability initiatives

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad recognized a dozen customers and suppliers with the railroad's first ever 2023 Sustainability Partner Award. The award honors Union Pacific business partners who have demonstrated both leadership and progress toward achieving sustainability goals.

"These companies share Union Pacific's drive and commitment to finding sustainable ways of doing business that positively impacts our communities, employees and customers, while building a more sustainable tomorrow," said Union Pacific President Beth Whited.

The award was open to all of 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:	Union Pacific Supplier Winners
• Cemex	• Arcadis
• CF Industries	• Jacobs
• Dow	• Konecranes
• Freeport-McMoRan	• Trinity
• Hapag-Lloyd	• Wabtec
• Owens Corning	• WSP

The winners were honored Tuesday, Nov. 14, 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.

"We were thrilled to spend a day with our business partners, learning about their forward-thinking initiatives and sharing ideas on how we can work together to make a difference for generations to come," said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president – Marketing and Sales for Union Pacific Railroad.

Companies who are interested in applying for next year's award should speak to their Union Pacific sales or supply representative.

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FAQ

What is the 2023 Sustainability Partner Award about?

The 2023 Sustainability Partner Award recognizes Union Pacific Railroad's customers and suppliers who have demonstrated leadership and progress toward achieving sustainability goals.

Who are the winners of the 2023 Sustainability Partner Award?

The winners of the 2023 Sustainability Partner Award include Cemex, Arcadis, CF Industries, Jacobs, Dow, Konecranes, Freeport-McMoRan, Trinity, Hapag-Lloyd, Wabtec, Owens Corning, and WSP.

Where was the awards ceremony held?

The awards ceremony was held at Union Pacific Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

What criteria were considered for the award?

The award was based on a company's sustainability efforts, such as the use of innovative business practices to reduce their environmental impact, as well as their track record of engaging and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders.

What was the purpose of the award?

The purpose of the award was to recognize and honor Union Pacific's business partners who have demonstrated commitment to finding sustainable ways of doing business that positively impact communities, employees, and customers.

What is the significance of the award?

The award highlights the importance of sustainability in business practices and the efforts of companies to build a more sustainable future.