CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global
Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of
technology-enabled transportation management services, has been
named to the Top Green Providers list for 2021 by Food
Logistics, a leading food and beverage supply chain
publication. This is the fifth time Echo has received this
recognition, which highlights its leadership in enhancing
sustainability and reducing the food and beverage industry's
transit-related carbon footprint.
The only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the
movement of product through the global food supply chain, Food
Logistics maintains stringent criteria to assess the companies
that are considered for placement on the annual list of green
providers. The publication's editorial staff evaluates how
companies promote environmentalism throughout their operations and
considers their participation in prominent sustainability
programs.
"We're proud to be recognized by Food Logistics for our
efforts to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in
the supply chain," said Doug
Waggoner, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief
Executive Officer at Echo. "As a leading 3PL, the shape and size of
our ecological footprint is important to us, so we work diligently
to ensure responsible environmental management throughout our
operations."
For over a decade, Echo has partnered with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay® Transport program
to reduce the company's carbon footprint, mitigate environmental
risks for the organizations it works with, and decrease emissions
related to transportation. Echo shares its freight activity data
with the EPA, so the agency can track transportation-related
emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate
matter.
Echo's sprawling transportation network includes intermodal rail
carriers, which provide shippers with solutions that reduce fuel
consumption and generate less pollution. In addition, Echo's
network design and innovative technology deliver greener
transportation results through greater efficiency across all
industries the company serves.
"Echo's advanced technology delivers operational efficiencies
for shippers and carriers alike, resulting in lower emissions
overall," said Dave Menzel,
President and Chief Operating Officer at Echo. "By identifying
consolidation and backhaul opportunities and using data analysis to
improve supply chain efficiency, we can support the environment
while streamlining transportation management for our clients."
Echo works both externally with shipper and carrier partners and
internally with its employees to support sustainability efforts
through practices such as route optimization, recycling,
reducing pollutants, utilizing eco-friendly materials, and actively
promoting environmental awareness. The company is also certified in
the ISO 14001:2015 standard, a unique achievement in the 3PL
sector. This confirms that Echo's environmental management system
meets the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO)
stringent requirements for managing environmental
responsibilities.
"When the pandemic hit, I thought for sure that sustainability
would be pushed to the wayside. But, in fact, the complete opposite
happened. I couldn't be more appreciative of the supply chain
industry's efforts in making sustainability top of mind in every
aspect of their organization despite the many supply chain
disruptions they continue to face," said Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food
Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
"Sustainability is the key to success, and the recipients of this
year's award prove that when sustainability matters to them, they
will continue to do great things and make a difference in the
industry."
About Echo Global Logistics
Echo Global Logistics,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO) is a leading Fortune 1000 provider of
technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management
services. Headquartered in Chicago
with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight
brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes,
including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and
expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology
platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over
50,000 transportation providers to serve 35,000 clients across a
wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved
in transportation management. For more information on Echo Global
Logistics, visit: www.echo.com.
ECHO: Corporate
CONTACT INFORMATION
Investor Relations:
Zach Jecklin
SVP of Strategy
Echo Global Logistics
312-784-2046
Media Relations:
Christopher Clemmensen
SVP of Marketing
Echo Global Logistics
312-784-2132
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