HONOLULU, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc.
(NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the
Pacific, has published a new Sustainability Report that
describes the company's commitment to responsible environmental,
social and governance practices.
"Over more than a century, Matson's business has been built on
earning the trust of the customers and communities we serve and
conducting our business with integrity. This report highlights
Matson's achievements and the measures we are taking to advance
responsible, sustainable and ethical practices throughout our
company," said Matt Cox, chairman
and chief executive officer. "I am proud of the work Matson is
doing and we remain committed to building on our rich history."
Matson's new report focuses on three areas that the company
considers most important: environmental stewardship; caring for its
employees and communities; and operating its business ethically,
safely and reliably. The report provides detail on the company's
strategic approach, measures its progress and celebrates its key
achievements. The company intends to issue reports
annually.
Some highlights of the inaugural report include:
- Environment: Reduced CO2 emissions by 13%
between 2017 and 2019 and finished building four state-of-the-art
U.S.-built ships which have numerous environmental features to help
reduce GHG emissions
- Diversity: Encouraged professional development and
committed to providing new scholarships and internships aimed at
increasing diversity among individuals pursuing studies in
transportation and logistics
- Safety/COVID-19: Pioneered internal COVID safety
policies and protocols and shared best practices with the U.S.
Coast Guard and other maritime leaders
"This is an exciting time for Matson," said Rachel Lee, vice president, sustainability and
governance. "We are making progress toward achieving Matson's
sustainability goals – from moving toward a low-carbon future; to
promoting a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive
culture; and continuing to protect our employees in the face of an
unprecedented pandemic."
More information on Matson's sustainability activities,
including a downloadable copy of its 2019-2020 Sustainability
Report is available at: www.matson.com/sustainability.
About Matson
Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of
ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides
a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of
Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in
Micronesia. Matson also operates two premium, expedited
services from China to
Long Beach, California, provides
service to Okinawa, Japan and
various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international
export service from Dutch Harbor
to Asia. The Company's fleet of owned and chartered vessels
includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off
ships and custom-designed barges. Matson Logistics,
established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson's
transportation network throughout the continental U.S. Its
integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal,
highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, Asia supply chain services, and forwarding to
Alaska. Additional information about the Company is available
at www.matson.com.
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