Werner Enterprises Releases Inaugural CSR Report
July 27 2021 - 11:25AM
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation
and logistics provider, today announced the publication of its
inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report as part of
its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) effort.
“While ESG concepts have long been woven into
the fabric of Werner’s history, the release of our inaugural CSR
Report further elevates our commitment to conducting business in a
socially and environmentally responsible manner,” said Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. “Last year,
we made the commitment to embed Sustainability into our strategy
and decision-making process, formally launched our ESG program and
committed to several near- and longer-term ESG goals, including
publishing an inaugural CSR Report. This Report serves to
memorialize the decades of work already accomplished in this area
and sets the stage for continued value creation as we hold
ourselves to a higher level of leadership and accountability.”
Today’s update reflects significant progress
following Werner’s November 2020 announcement, where the Company
publicly formalized its commitment to ESG, including announcing
goals and publishing a dedicated presentation. The Company’s
commitment to Sustainability is evident in its 5Ts + S Strategy,
which represents its focus and investment in Trucks, Trailers,
Talent, Terminals, Technology and Sustainability. The
Sustainability component was added in 2020 to reinforce Werner’s
dedication to remaining at the forefront of the trucking and
transportation industry.
Highlights of Werner’s 2020 Inaugural
CSR Report and Recent Supportive Actions:
- Created two new senior management
positions - Sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
(DEI) - and identified diverse leaders to oversee these critical
efforts
- Aligned ESG efforts with the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Forming the IDEAL (Inclusion,
Diversity, Equity, Accountability & Learning) Council and
adding additional Associate Resource Groups (ARGs)
- Launching WernerBlue, the Company’s
newly branded Sustainability endeavor, and announcing new ESG
commitments
Environmental
- By 2025,
disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions
- By 2030, double
intermodal usage, thereby further reducing emissions
- By 2035, achieve
55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Social
- By 2022, create
an advancement and retention plan to increase and elevate women and
diverse talent in the management pipeline
- By 2022,
institute an employee volunteer hours program
- By 2025, double
Blue Brigade volunteer hours to +3,300 annually
- By 2025, double
associate training hours devoted to human trafficking
awareness
Governance
- By 2022, create
a standalone ESG board committee
- By 2022, form a
task force comprising senior leadership, associates and board
members to further the goals of WernerBlue
“We are excited to demonstrate our ongoing
commitment to Sustainability, and we fully anticipate
transformative growth and a positive impact enabled by our ESG
endeavor, WernerBlue, in the years to come,” concluded
Leathers.
Link to ESG Overview
Link to 2020 CSR Report
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers
superior truckload transportation and logistics services to
customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2020
revenues of $2.4 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and
trailer fleet, over 13,000 talented associates and our innovative
Werner Edge technology, we are an essential solutions provider for
customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require
safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and
One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that
include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and
final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to
promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and
inclusion.
Contact: John J. SteeleExecutive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer402.894.3036
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