- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=CSX Named One of Nation’s Best Corporate Citizens https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26782?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26782?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26782?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=CSX Named One of Nation’s Best Corporate Citizens&body=ESG News from CSX Corporation https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26782?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # CSX Named One of Nation’s Best Corporate Citizens Apr 20, 2012 3:30 PM ET (3BL Media) Jacksonville, FL - April 20, 2012 - Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine named CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) one of the country’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens, the only Class I railroad to be included on the list. “CSX is proud to join the ranks of our nation’s best corporate citizens for our ongoing commitment to corporate and social responsibility,” said Michael J. Ward, CSX chairman, president, and CEO. “At all levels, transparency and accountability to our stakeholders are hallmarks of our business. We promote responsible practices that create success for our shareholders, employees and the communities we serve.” CSX will soon publish its third-annual CSR Report, which combines financial performance with sustainability achievements to give employees, customers, investors, partners and communities a holistic view of the company. In addition, as part of the company’s overall responsibility efforts, CSX maintains the “Beyond Our Rails” initiative to grow and share the company’s commitment to safety, community, the environment and wellness through increasing employee engagement and working with non-profit organizations. [CR Magazine’s Best Corporate Citizens](http://www.thecro.com/content/cr-magazine-corporate-citizenship-lists-methodology) are selected based on an analysis of publicly available information, including websites, 10-K filings, sustainability reports, and programs such as the Carbon Disclosure Project, as well as nearly 320 data elements across seven categories, including climate change, employee relations, environment, financial, governance, human rights and philanthropy. For more information about the Best Corporate Citizen list, visit [CR Magazine](http://www.thecro.com/content/cr-magazine-corporate-citizenship-lists-methodology). For more information on CSX’s current activities, please visit [www.beyondourrails.org](http://www.beyondourrails.org). **About CSX** CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation’s leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company's transportation network spans approximately 21,000 miles, with service to 23 eastern states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. CSX’s network connects more than 240 short line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river, and lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at [www.csx.com](http://www.csx.com). Like us on Facebook () and follow us on Twitter (). [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/CSX.png)](/profiles/csx-corporation) ### More from CSX Corporation ###### [Building a Field of Dreams for a Neighborhood in Need](/news/building-field-dreams-neighborhood-need) Nov 2, 2017 7:10 PM ET ###### [CSX Recognized for Diversity in the Boardroom ](/news/csx-recognized-diversity-boardroom) Oct 20, 2017 6:20 PM ET ###### [CSX Supports National Rail Safety Week, Partners With Baltimore Youth to Improve Rail Safety](/news/csx-supports-national-rail-safety-week-partners-baltimore-youth-improve-rail-safety) Sep 29, 2017 5:35 PM ET ###### [CSX Promotes Safety Near Railroad Tracks Through ‘Rail Safety Week’ ](/news/csx-promotes-safety-near-railroad-tracks-through-rail-safety-week) Sep 25, 2017 2:25 PM ET ###### [CSX Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for Seventh Consecutive Year](/news/csx-named-dow-jones-sustainability-index-north-america-seventh-consecutive-year) Sep 20, 2017 5:05 PM ET ###### [Delivering Economic and Environmental Benefits](/news/delivering-economic-and-environmental-benefits) Aug 1, 2017 2:35 PM ET ###### [Playing It Safe This Summer: Spotlight on Rail Safety](/news/playing-it-safe-summer-spotlight-rail-safety) Jul 14, 2017 5:25 PM ET ###### [CSX Publishes Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report](/news/csx-publishes-annual-corporate-social-responsibility-report-0) Jun 2, 2017 3:25 PM ET