OMAHA, Neb., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
today published its 2020 Building America Report, the railroad's
annual report on its progress toward environmental, social and
governance (ESG) initiatives. The report unveils Union Pacific's
new cumulative ESG strategy called Building a Sustainable Future
2030, which includes four areas of concentration: Investing in our
Workforce, Driving Sustainable Solutions, Championing Environmental
Stewardship and Strengthening our Communities.
"The COVID-19 pandemic taught the world about resiliency,
something that's always been a part of our railroad's DNA," said
Union Pacific Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. "As a critical part of America's
infrastructure, our ability to quickly respond to customers'
evolving needs will continue to be critical long into the future as
we face the impacts of climate change, social injustice and other
global crises."
The report includes the following:
Investing in our Workforce
- Detailed information about Union Pacific's entire workforce
that is more comprehensive and covers a greater portion of our
employee base than the EEO-1 report.
- New initiatives to build a diverse, inclusive workforce that
reflects the communities where Union Pacific operates.
Driving Sustainable Solutions
- Union Pacific's $2.8 billion
investment to harden its infrastructure and support growing
customer and community needs.
- A record for moving wind turbine components.
Championing Environmental Stewardship
- The railroad's targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative in Jan. 2021.
- Union Pacific's role helping a community recycle more than 1.2
million plastic bottle caps.
Strengthening our Communities
- COVID-19 relief for communities through the Community Ties
Giving Program.
- Union Pacific's $423 million
spend on goods and services from more than 275 diverse suppliers in
35 states.
The 2020 Building America Report is the first to include the
company's Fact Book, which includes additional explanatory
information that is relevant to investors.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers
the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable
and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company
connects its customers and communities to the global economy.
Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move
freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More
information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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