Norfolk Southern Corporation: Social Performance

Norfolk Southern is committed to the safety and well-being of its people and the communities it serves.

Norfolk Southern’s No. 1 goal is for each employee to return home safely to family and friends at the end of every work day. The railroad is committed to a safe working environment and providing employees with rewarding, meaningful careers. Strategic focus areas are behavior-based safety; employee wellness and training; and workforce diversity and inclusiveness.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Norfolk Southern considers safe rail operations in our communities as core to the company’s sustainability efforts. Strategic focus areas are safe transport of freight regulated as hazardous material; highway-rail grade crossing safety; trespassing prevention; and partnerships with local first responders.

SOCIAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Earned national achievement award for helping communities prepare for potential incidents involving transport of hazardous materials.
  • Recognized as Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite by American Heart Association.
  • Ranked among Top 100 Military Friendly Employers.
  • Designated as a Corporate Elite Health Champion by American Diabetes Association

Learn more about Norfolk Southern's commitment to an injury-free workplace and communities at nssustainability.com

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Greenville, S.C., Area Emergency Responders Hone Their Skills on Norfolk Southern Safety Train
Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (NYSE: NSC) safety train rolled into Greenville, S.C., last week, hosting 213 area emergency responders who received advanced training in safely handling potential rail incidents involving hazardous materials.

Education

Norfolk Southern: Reaching People Where They Live
Norfolk Southern trains run through thousands of communities in the eastern U.S., delivering goods that support local economies and residents. To promote safe rail operations, NS invests in community awareness programs that target two troublesome areas: trespassing on railroad tracks and unsafe motorist behavior at highway-rail grade crossings.

Research, Reports & Publications

NS Ergonomics: Safety, Efficiency, and the Bottom Line

Research, Reports & Publications

Pause, Process, Proceed: Norfolk Southern Makes Safety Personal
Employee safety is Norfolk Southern’s No. 1 priority. In 2015, Norfolk Southern introduced “Risk Factor” training workshops that help operations employees recognize and safely manage risks they encounter daily.

Social Impact & Volunteering

‘Train Your Brain’ to Cross Railroad Tracks Carefully and Get Home Safely
Norfolk Southern is bringing its Train Your Brain public safety campaign to Indiana to encourage motorists to be smart and safe when crossing train tracks.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Supports Storm Relief in West Virginia

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Norfolk Southern: Safe Tracks, Safe Towns
Norfolk Southern trains transport the nation’s goods to businesses and communities across our 20,000-mile rail network…passing through small towns, big cities, and everywhere in-between.

Events, Media & Communications

Norfolk Southern Rolls Out New Safety Train and Website to Educate First Responders

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Norfolk Southern Awards Chemical Customers for Safe Rail-Shipping Practices

Health & Healthcare

WellNS: A Norfolk Southern Prescription for Healthy Employees

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