Werner Enterprises
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,275,725 metric tons (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,275,725 metric tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by over 3.4 million tons of CO2 since 2007; 29% improvement in fuel efficiency
- 100% recycling or repurposing of batteries, tires, and maintenance-related fluids
- LED lighting at all facilities
- 100% of truck fleet equipped with automated manual transmission
Social Achievements
- Established a COVID-19 communications hub to keep associates updated
- Provided up to two weeks' pay to eligible associates unable to work due to COVID-19
- Awarded $3 million in financial assistance for associates facing hardships due to COVID-19
- Transitioned over 50% of office associates to work-from-home status
- Established Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Over 8,000 training hours annually devoted to efforts to combat human trafficking
- 22% cumulative average increase in median employee pay since 2018
- 14% reduction in road traffic accidents and 56% reduction in rear-end accidents between 2015 and 2020
Governance Achievements
- Added three new members to the Board of Directors
- 44% of the board is diverse
- 89% of the board is independent
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- By 2035, 30%+ of all company truck miles will be executed by zero emission vehicles
- By 2035, 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- By 2025, double Blue Brigade volunteer hours to +3,300 annually
- By 2025, double associate training hours devoted to human trafficking awareness
- By 2030, double intermodal usage
Short-term Goals:
- By 2022, create a standalone ESG board committee
- By 2022, form a task force to further the goals of WernerBlue
- 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, disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon emissions faster
- Achieving greater diversity, equity, and inclusion
Mitigation Strategies
- Set additional ESG goals
- Introduced new Associate Resource Groups
- Hired an AVP of Sustainability
- Exploring and implementing new innovations to reduce carbon footprint
- Investing in newer trucks and trailers to reduce environmental impact
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Partnering with veteran-owned and minority-owned businesses
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous awards listed on page 33