Union Pacific Sustainability Awards: Rail’s Environmental Impact

Introduction

Union Pacific presented its 2025 Sustainability Partner Awards to 16 customers and suppliers, recognizing their efforts in environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The awards, now in their third year, acknowledge progress toward sustainability goals through innovation and collaboration.

Main Content

Award Recognition

Union Pacific’s 2025 Sustainability Partner Awards honored customers and suppliers for their commitment to environmental responsibility. The program acknowledges measurable progress in sustainability through innovation, collaboration, and leadership. Kenny Rocker, executive vice president – Marketing and Sales, emphasized the importance of working with customers and suppliers to find environmentally responsible freight transport solutions.

Environmental Benefits of Rail Transport

Rail transport is highlighted as a sustainable method of moving freight. A single intermodal train can remove approximately 500 trucks from highways. Furthermore, one gallon of fuel can move a ton of freight 500 miles via rail.

Selection Criteria

The awards considered various sustainability efforts, including innovative business practices to reduce environmental impact and effective collaboration with stakeholders, such as communities and business partners.

Award Recipients

Customer winners included APL Logistics, Dow Chemical, DSL Logistics Inc, General Motors, Graphic Packaging International, LyondellBasell, Schneider, and Toyota North America. Supplier winners included Capgemini, Chevron, Concentrix, Rail Management Services (RMS), Vossloh/Rocla Concrete Tie, W.T. Byler Co., Wabtec Corporation, and WSP USA.

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony took place on 6 November at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska. Winners had the opportunity to share their sustainability initiatives. Companies interested in applying for the next year’s awards are encouraged to contact their Union Pacific sales or supply representative.

Conclusion

The Union Pacific 2025 Sustainability Partner Awards recognized 16 customers and suppliers for their contributions to environmental sustainability, celebrating their innovative practices and collaborative efforts in freight transport.

Company Summary

Union Pacific: A railway company.

APL Logistics: A customer of Union Pacific.

Dow Chemical: A customer of Union Pacific.

DSL Logistics Inc: A customer of Union Pacific.

General Motors: A customer of Union Pacific.

Graphic Packaging International: A customer of Union Pacific.

LyondellBasell: A customer of Union Pacific.

Schneider: A customer of Union Pacific.

Toyota North America: A customer of Union Pacific.

Capgemini: A supplier of Union Pacific.

Chevron: A supplier of Union Pacific.

Concentrix: A supplier of Union Pacific.

Rail Management Services (RMS): A supplier of Union Pacific.

Vossloh/Rocla Concrete Tie: A supplier of Union Pacific.

W.T. Byler Co.: A supplier of Union Pacific.

Wabtec Corporation: A supplier of Union Pacific.

WSP USA: A supplier of Union Pacific.