C.H. Robinson Releases 2019 Sustainability Report
December 16 2020 - 6:30PM
Business Wire
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW),
a global logistics company, today issued its first annual
sustainability report as part of its environmental, social and
governance (ESG) commitments. The 2019 report highlights the
results of the company’s inaugural materiality assessment and is a
critical step in the company’s ESG strategy, which includes a
commitment to addressing climate change, supporting our
stakeholders, advancing our diversity and inclusion initiatives,
and responsible business practices.
“This is an important step forward in our company’s continued
commitment to strong corporate governance, sustainable business
practices and the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive
workforce,” said Bob Biesterfeld, C.H. Robinson’s President and
Chief Executive Officer. “As a large, global company in the supply
chain industry, we know we have a unique opportunity to help drive
real, lasting change. These commitments are a key priority for us
and we’re confident we can expand our impact while delivering
exceptional value to our customers, carriers, employees and
communities.”
The report outlines C.H. Robinson’s commitment to managing the
risks and opportunities associated with ESG topics that are most
material to the company and its stakeholders. This includes C.H.
Robinson’s 2019 pledge to advance efforts in environmental
stewardship by setting a goal to reduce emissions intensity 40% by
2025, using a 2018 baseline. C.H. Robinson’s 2019 Sustainability
Report is available online at
https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/about-us/corporate-responsibility.
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the
globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex.
With nearly $20 billion in freight under management and 18 million
shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics
platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to
seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s
economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation
management system and expertise, we use our information advantage
to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 119,000 customers
and 78,000 contract carriers. Our technology is built by and for
supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements
to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we
are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes
that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees. For
more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com (Nasdaq:
CHRW).
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