Ryder Recognized as Top Program Performer and Leader for Freight
Supply Chain Environmental Performance and Energy Efficiency
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain solutions, today announced it was honored with a SmartWay®
Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
for outstanding environmental performance and leadership. Ryder Supply
Chain Solutions demonstrated top environmental performance by
effectively managing 92% of all freight activity with environmentally
and energy efficient SmartWay carriers.
“We continually educate customers about the benefits they can realize by
working with SmartWay transportation providers, from optimized fuel
efficiency to reduced greenhouse gas emissions,” said Ryder Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, Robert Sanchez. “The SmartWay program is just
one more innovative way we can help customers drive efficiencies and
cost savings in their transportation networks, while also reducing their
carbon footprints.”
Ryder was one of 11 companies to receive this distinction, representing
the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s nearly 3,000 Partners.
The shipper and logistics Excellence Awardees were honored on September
23, 2014, at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’
annual conference held in San Antonio, Texas.
"On the occasion of our ten year anniversary, EPA applauds this year’s
SmartWay Excellence Award recipients. They have demonstrated true
leadership in improving operational efficiency and reducing climate
altering carbon pollution. These firms are leading their business
community to a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable future for goods
movement," said Chris Grundler, Director, EPA’s Office of Transportation
& Air Quality. "Their freight efficiency efforts foster a more
sustainable economy and strengthen energy security, while generating
environmental results.”
For a full list of Excellence Award recipients, visit http://epa.gov/smartway/about/sw-awards.htm#aboutawards.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management and supply chain
solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow
Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound
Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its “Green Partners”
listing for five years in a row. Ryder is a charter member of the NGV
Fleet Forum and a member of the Department of Energy’s National Clean
Fleets partnership. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV
Achievement Award. A member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder
Program, Ryder is proud to support national and local disaster
preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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About SmartWay
EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership is celebrating 10 years as a
market-driven initiative that empowers businesses to move goods in the
cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting public
health and reducing the impacts of climate change. Demonstration of a
commitment to corporate sustainability and social responsibility through
SmartWay provides for a more competitive and environmentally-friendly
business environment. Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have saved 120.7
million barrels of oil and $16.8 billion in fuel costs. SmartWay’s clean
air achievements (51.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, 738,000
tons of nitrogen oxides, and 37,000 tons of particulate matter emissions
avoided) help to protect the well-being of citizens.
More information on SmartWay in general: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/
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.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.