OMAHA, Neb., May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
today released its 2018 Building America Report, the company's 10th
annual sustainability report detailing progress toward its social,
economic and environmental initiatives. The report highlights
corporate strategy changes and impact on the company's key
stakeholder groups: customers, investors, employees and
communities.
"We're proud of the work achieved in 2018, moving us closer to
our goal of providing safe, reliable and efficient service," said
Union Pacific's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lance Fritz. "As we see the impact
of our new Operating strategy, it gives us the momentum to achieve
results that ensure we remain a strong, vibrant and environmentally
responsible company long into the future."
For the first time, the Building America Report includes the
company's efforts related to cybersecurity, detailing mechanisms in
place to protect the availability and confidentiality of Union
Pacific's infrastructure and other assets. The report also offers a
robust update on initiatives related to philanthropy through the
Community Ties Giving Program. In 2018, Union Pacific supported
more than 2,600 nonprofit partners and donated $20 million to community efforts related to
safety, workforce development and improving community spaces.
"We take tremendous pride in our efforts to improve the
communities where our employees live and work," Fritz said. "We
know our company is strongest when made up of a diverse workforce,
and as we look ahead, we are taking steps to strengthen diversity
and inclusion programs at Union Pacific and within the communities
that surround our tracks."
Union Pacific uses the Global Reporting Initiative's global
sustainability reporting standards as a guide to report its most
material social responsibility issues including: Economic Impact,
Operating Safely, Strengthening Our Communities, Engaging Employees
and Protecting the Environment.
To learn more about Union Pacific's sustainability initiatives
and view the entire 2018 Building America Report, visit
www.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. The railroad's diversified business mix is classified into
its Agricultural Products, Energy, Industrial and Premium business
groups. 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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