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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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NS: A National Leader in Safety

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Trains Local Responders

Social Impact & Volunteering

NS Makes Community Safety a Priority

Diversity & Inclusion

NS Employees Drive Safety Success

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Dedicates Locomotive Honoring Nation’s First Responders

Environment

Rail’s Environmental Advantage

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Corridor Terminals Anchor Long-Term Growth

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Norfolk Southern's Public-Private Partnerships

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