OMAHA, Neb., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific's 2016
Building America Report, published today, details its safety,
social, economic and environmental progress. The annual
sustainability report highlights Union Pacific was the safest U.S.
railroad for the second consecutive year, used 91 million fewer
gallons of diesel and reduced water consumption by 290 million
gallons of water. Union Pacific was the only Class I railroad to
report water consumption to CDP.
"This year's Building America Report illustrates our
contributions toward a sustainable economy by delivering value to
our employees, customers, communities and shareholders," said
Scott Moore, senior vice president -
Corporate Relations. "As we report our progress, Union Pacific
continues enhancing efforts to transport the country's goods by
rail in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible
manner."
The Building America Report used the Global Reporting
Initiative's global sustainability reporting standards as a guide
to report Union Pacific's most material social responsibility
issues. Key accomplishments outlined in Union Pacific's 2016
Building America Report include:
- The best annual employee safety performance in its 154-year
history.
- Increased rail safety awareness through a digital campaign,
reaching more than 32 million people.
- An "A" rating on the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) Climate
Change Survey and inclusion in CDP's S&P Climate Disclosure
Leadership Index.
- Acquiring 160 locomotives meeting the Environmental Protection
Agency's stringent Tier 4 emissions standards, which reduce
particulate emissions by as much as 91 percent and nitrogen oxide
emissions by as much as 90 percent, compared to locomotives built
prior to EPA standards.
- Emissions reductions from fuel saving initiatives and volume
reductions.
- Hiring 4 percent more women into its Operating Management
Trainee program and continued efforts to attract women to Union
Pacific.
This marks the eighth year Union Pacific reports its
sustainability business practices and goals. More information about
Union Pacific and access to the entire 2016 Building America Report
are available at up.com.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. In the last 10 years, 2007-2016,
Union Pacific invested approximately $34
billion in its network and operations to support America's
transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business
mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal,
Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of
the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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