MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain
management solutions, today announced that it has published a Corporate
Sustainability Report highlighting Ryder’s progress towards
improving the communities and environments where the Company does
business. The report profiles Ryder’s efforts to drive business growth
in economically viable, environmentally sound, and responsible ways. It
is organized across five categories: Governance, Ethics and Compliance,
Environmental Stewardship, Safety and Security, and People and
Community. A one page “Progress at a Glance” provides readers an easy to
digest snapshot of Ryder’s accomplishments and goals.
We take
this expectation seriously and will continue our commitment to achieving
results the right way, and delivering on our promises with character and
accountability.
“As a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions, our
stakeholders expect us to be stewards of real-world efficiency and
sustainability,” stated Ryder Chairman and CEO Greg Swienton. “We take
this expectation seriously and will continue our commitment to achieving
results the right way, and delivering on our promises with character and
accountability.”
Ryder’s Corporate Sustainability Report is available online at www.ryder.com
in the “About Us” section. Highlights in the report include:
Governance, Ethics amp; Compliance:
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Achieving recognition from GovernanceMetrics International as one of
The 20 Most Responsible Companies. -
Completing more than 12,000 online compliance training lessons with
employees around the world.
Environment:
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Implementing a first-of-its-kind heavy duty natural gas vehicle
project for commercial rental and lease fleets in Southern California. -
Reducing energy and water consumption across US and Canada
operations.
Safety amp; Security:
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Launching a Sleep Apnea Wellness program to reduce the effects of
fatigue among affected professional truck drivers at Ryder. -
Completing certification as a Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) in
the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program for
logistics operations in Asia.
People amp; Community:
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Making a $1 million commitment to become a member of the American Red
Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program. -
Redesigning the Company’s Leadership Competency Model and linking
hiring, performance management, and professional development to four
key leadership behaviors: character, judgment, relationships, and
results.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply
chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard amp;
Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder
as a top third party logistics provider and included Ryder in its 2011
and 2010 “Green Partners” listing. Ryder has also been ranked two years
in a row as one of the top 250 US companies in the Newsweek
Green Rankings. In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder
one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation,
logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
information, visit www.ryder.com
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks
on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.