Milestone achievement underscores Werner’s commitment to ESG leadership
Launching WernerBlue, the Company’s newly branded Sustainability endeavor
Announcing new ESG commitments
“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
Today’s update reflects significant progress following Werner’s
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
Contact:
Executive Vice President, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
402.894.3036
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