Union Pacific Adds Environmental Sustainability as Philanthropic Priority
Union Pacific Railroad is adding Environmental Sustainability as a fourth pillar for its Community Ties Giving Program, extending the company's bold commitment to reducing the impacts of climate change and building a more sustainable economy to its community investments. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a nonprofit dedicated to conserving the lands and water on which life depends, has been selected to help further the mission of the new pillar for the next three years
The Nature Conservancy Selected for Freshwater and Restoration Collaboration
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad is adding Environmental Sustainability as a fourth pillar for its Community Ties Giving Program, extending the company's bold commitment to reducing the impacts of climate change and building a more sustainable economy to its community investments. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a nonprofit dedicated to conserving the lands and water on which life depends, has been selected to help further the mission of the new pillar for the next three years.
"Adding Environmental Sustainability as a priority area for Union Pacific's Community Ties Giving Program ties into our overall ESG strategy," said Beth Whited, executive vice president – Sustainability and Strategy and Chief Human Resource Officer. "We are deeply committed to reducing our impact on the environment through several internal and external initiatives outlined in our Climate Action Plan. Extending this commitment to our community investments will allow us to make an even bigger impact in communities across our 23-state footprint."
TNC was selected because its work aligns closely with the railroad's goals and objectives, which are to: preserve and restore nature; protect and enhance water or air quality; reduce waste; develop environmental stewards; and advance a green economy.
