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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Norfolk Southern Named a Military Friendly® Employer for Supporting Veterans
Veterans in search of jobs that pay well and offer career advancement will find Norfolk Southern among 210 companies recently recognized for being military friendly. Norfolk Southern was named to the list of 2017 Military Friendly® Employers by Victory Media, a veteran-owned publisher of G.I. Jobs, Military Spouse, STEM, and Vetrepreneur magazines. This is the 10th year that Norfolk Southern has appeared on the list, which features companies with a proven record of hiring and supporting veterans in the workplace

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Safety Train Reaches More Than 1,900 First Responders on 18-City Tour
Norfolk Southern’s safety train recently completed its 2016 tour, training 1,926 first responders in 18 cities in 13 states across NS’ rail network. With rolling classrooms and hands-on activities, the safety train provided free training to firefighters, police officers, emergency management personnel, and other first responders on how to safely respond to a rail-related hazardous materials incident.

Diversity & Inclusion

Norfolk Southern Goes Grassroots with Diversity and Inclusion
Recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce, Norfolk Southern has established employee Diversity and Inclusion Councils in each of its 10 operating divisions. These grassroots councils promote a respectful workplace, contribute to business goals, and maximize employee potential. By the end of 2015, more than 200 employees were serving on the councils.

Health & Healthcare

Norfolk Southern | Staying Healthy One Step at a Time
In 2015, more than 8,700 employees – about 30 percent of NS’ workforce – earned points and pocketed up to $260 a year by walking, participating in challenges, and tracking their health through this WellNS program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NS Employee Spotlight | Building a Tradition of Volunteering
Before joining Norfolk Southern in 1999, Stephen Young had never been involved in community volunteer work. Now, Young, manager intermodal equipment, is a fixture with the Norfolk Thoroughbred Volunteers. He has twice earned Volunteer of the Year award for most volunteer hours and has chaired the group for the past year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Challenges, Opportunities, the Road Ahead: Q&A with Norfolk Southern’s Corporate Sustainability Officer
In this Q&A, Bruno Maestri, named CSO at Norfolk Southern in June 2015, talks about the sustainability opportunities and challenges facing the railroad, the role railroads play in reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, and the steps ahead on its social responsibility journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Area Emergency Responders Hone Their Skills on Norfolk Southern Safety Train
Norfolk Southern Corporation’s safety train rolled into Chattanooga, Tenn., this week, hosting 195 area emergency responders who received advanced training in safely handling potential rail incidents involving hazardous materials. “The safety train is a mobile technical training center – a vocational school – for the continuing education of first responders and representatives of government agencies who support Norfolk Southern’s commitment to incident-free handling of hazardous materials,” said David Schoendorfer, Norfolk Southern’s system manager hazardous materials. “It’s a whistle-stop train that helps keep our communities safe.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlanta Area Emergency Responders Hone Their Skills on Norfolk Southern Safety Train
Norfolk Southern Corporation’s safety train rolled into Atlanta this week, hosting 92 area emergency responders who received advanced training in safely handling potential rail incidents involving hazardous materials.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Norfolk Southern Supports Hurricane Matthew Recovery Efforts in Southeast
Norfolk Southern is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with Hurricane Matthew relief efforts across five Southeastern states.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Safety Train and Website Educate First Responders
In keeping with a strong tradition of safety, Norfolk Southern has rolled out an educational train and website to help first responders across its network respond to potential rail-related incidents.

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