Forward Air Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance Report
March 22 2021 - 11:47AM
Business Wire
Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or
“Forward”) is executing a growth strategy that involves organic
infrastructure investments, such as its ongoing LTL network
expansion, as well as inorganic investments, including acquisitions
of complementary businesses. Forward today announced the release of
its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which
provides an overview of the Company’s ESG commitments.
The report marks Forward’s dedication to sustainability
governance and accountability as a core component to its operating
model for years to come.
Tom Schmitt, Chairman, President and CEO, said, "Forward has
been here for three decades, and we intend to be here for many
more. To do so, we must not only deliver extremely well, but also
deliver in the right way – with our signature precision execution
in what we do, in who we are, for our planet, for our communities
and for each other."
The report is Forward’s first release to share our ongoing ESG
commitments, goals, and progress to our stakeholders. Forward is
committed to accountability and transparency as our ESG approach
evolves.
The ESG report is available on our investor relations website at
https://ir.forwardaircorp.com/esg.
About Forward Air Corporation
Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light
freight and logistics company. We provide LTL, final mile,
truckload and intermodal drayage services across the United States
and in Canada. Headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee, Forward
operates approximately 200 facilities across the country and
employs more than 5,200 people nationwide. We are more than a
transportation company. As a single resource for your shipping
needs, Forward is your supply chain partner. For more information,
visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.
This press release may contain statements that might be
considered as forward-looking statements or predictions of future
operations including with respect to the expected growth and future
performance of the Company and the ability of the Company to make
necessary adjustments that will allow it to continue providing
world-class service to its customers. Such statements are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on management’s belief
or interpretation of information currently available. These
statements and assumptions involve certain risks and uncertainties.
Actual events may also differ from these expectations as a result
of the risks identified from time to time in our filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. You should consider the
forward-looking statement contained herein in light of such risks.
We assume no duty to update these statements as of any future
date.
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