OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a leading transportation and logistics provider, has released a corporate social responsibility (CSR) update as part of its environment. We proudly announce that it has been published. , social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Werner’s Chairman, President and CEO, Derek Leathers, said: “This CSR Update Report is not only a benchmark of the progress we have made, but also a commitment and goal for the future.”
The CSR Update report introduces the “Werner Drive” initiative (Durable, Results, Innovation, Values, ESG) that incorporates sustainability, capital allocation, a results-oriented approach to operations, a desire to innovate and a culture of support. continue. Value your team members.
Highlights from Werner’s CSR Update Report:
- Establishing executive oversight through creation of WernerBlue task force to drive ESG strategy and priorities
- Added Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program to list of employee benefits
- Continued investment and testing of alternative fuels and technologies such as electric vehicles, hydrogen, hybrids, CNG, idle management/APU
- Added new board members and increased board diversity to 56%
New future goals established in this update:
environment
- By the end of 2024, develop a waste and energy scorecard to measure progress on waste reduction and electricity use
socializing
- Launch a formal supplier diversity program by the end of 2023
- Deploy anti-trafficking training to all Werner office associates by the end of 2023
- By the end of 2023, we will launch next generation employee engagement surveys using the latest metrics focused on ESG and DEI initiatives to incorporate feedback into future HR-related strategic planning.
- By the end of 2024, as part of a larger DEI strategy, we will launch a specific driver communication plan to raise awareness of our DEI efforts across the company.
governance
- Appoint a lead independent director to the board by the end of 2023
“I am extremely proud of our drivers and employees who have brought us to this point, and look forward to continuing to strengthen our ESG efforts,” Leathers concluded.
Link to 2022 CSR Update Report
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) provides superior trucking and logistics services to customers in the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleets, over 14,000 talented employees, and innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are committed to supply chain integrity. , is the essential solution provider for customers who require secure and superior service. Service on time. Werner offers dedicated and one-way trucking services as well as logistics services including trucking brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.
