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XPO Logistics Receives Dow Sustainability Award
January 22,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, has received the Dow Sustainability Award for road transportation. XPO received the award at longtime customer Dow’s virtual 2020 Road Logistics Service Providers Conference.
“Our transportation team is honored to be recognized for our commitment to Dow’s environmental goals,” said Drew Wilkerson, president, transportation. “We’re using technology to heighten the sustainability of our operations and make every freight movement more efficient.”
“At Dow, we respect and appreciate that XPO Logistics shares our commitment to demonstrate leadership in environmental stewardship,” said Colleen Milster, integrated supply chain – senior sustainability specialist with Dow. “We were especially impressed with XPO’s programs in place to ensure drivers are trained on and rewarded for sustainable driving behaviors.”
Dow selects its annual Sustainability Award winners based on demonstrated leadership in environmental stewardship. XPO has numerous sustainability protocols in place within its transportation business, including driver training to meet fuel consumption goals, driver bonus programs tied to eco-friendly performance, and digital route optimization.