Union Pacific honors 16 companies with annual Sustainability Partner Award

Union Pacific Railroad has recognized 16 customers and suppliers with the railroad’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Award. This is the second year Union Pacific awarded innovative partners who demonstrated leadership and progress toward achieving their sustainability goals.

“Creating a more sustainable future is not a solo mission,” said Union Pacific President Beth Whited. “While rail is already the most environmentally responsible way to move goods across land, we’re fortunate to work with many customers and suppliers who share our commitment to being a leader in sustainability and having a positive impact on communities for generations to come.”

The award, open to Union Pacific’s customers and suppliers, is based on a company’s sustainability efforts, such as the use of innovative business practices to reduce their environmental impact. Also considered was a company’s track record of engaging and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders, including communities and business partners.

The 2024 customer winners: Americold Realty Trust, Evergreen Line, General Motors, Green Plains Inc., Occidental Chemical Corporation, Schneider, Toyota North America, Waste Management and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

The 2024 supplier winners: Chevron REG, Niagara Bottling, SAP, Steel Dynamics, Inc., Stella-Jones, The Greenbrier Companies and Wabtec.

The 16 companies were honored Thursday, Nov. 7, at an awards ceremony held at Union Pacific Center in Omaha, where they were given a chance to share their sustainability initiatives and projects.

“Our business partners are focused on making a difference for generations to come,” said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president – Marketing and Sales. “We congratulate the winners of Union Pacific’s annual Sustainability Partner Award and value their work driving meaningful change in sustainability.”