Siemens Transportation Group Inc. recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting a cleaner environment. The development of our Eco Initiatives Program displays our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint. This commitee is dedicated to:
- Improving processes and efficiencies
- Using resources responsibly
- Reducing waste

To guide the way we work with sustainability, all current and future Eco Initiatives will align within one or more of the following pillars:
- Economic Responsibility: To be sustainable, a business needs to be profitable
- Environmental Responsibility: Reducing our carbon footprint
- Social Responsibility: Employee retention and community engagement strategies

In our efforts to be an environmentally conscious company, Siemens Transportation Group Inc. is a SmartWay Partner. The SmartWay Transportation Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages best practices in freight supply chains. Click here to learn more about SmartWay.

Being green for the sake of being green will only get a business so far. Carriers need to think about sustainability in terms of a triple bottom line: economic responsibility, environmental responsibility and social responsibility. To be truly sustainable, any carrier needs to be financially stable and demonstrate its ability to invest in people, equipment and plans for the future. It is the inclusion of the economic pillar that allows Siemens Transportation Group Inc. to invest in sustainability strategies.

Our corporate culture embraces change, allowing us to go green while still serving our customers to the fullest.

At Siemens Transportation Group Inc., we are continuously working towards process improvements in order to achive an environmental benefit. This includes but is not limited to:
- Upgraded equipment with aerodynamic design and regular fleet maintenance resulting in improved fuel efficiency
- Ongoing Employee training on fuel-saving driving techniques
- Modern freight management technology allowing, in real time, to match freight loads with truck availability and locations
- Optimized routing and using an intermodal approach

In addition, we have implemented a tire life cycle and retreading process that allows the replacement of a used tire’s tread or sole. In comparisson to tire replacement, this process allows for an extension of a tire's life while achieving an overall substantial environmental benefit.

The process of the Siemens Tire Life Cycle is as follows:
1. New tires are sent for retreading and reused
2. First retread used on drive axles in tractors
3. Second, third and sometimes fourth retreads are used on trailer axles only
4. Casings are recycled into rubber products such as mats and fence posts

Siemens Transportation Group Inc. actively participates in various initiatives with the goal to offset and ultimately reduce our paper usage.

PrintReleaf Program
As a Company we take advantage of opportunities to reduce or eliminate printing, however, within the transportation industry many print jobs cannot be avoided and as a result, is a paper-heavy industry. Effective March 2018, Siemens has been a member of PrintReleaf, a program designed to offset a Company's paper consumption. Our paper consumption has resulted in the reforesting of 299 standard trees since joining the program (As of February 2020). The PrintReleaf offset process is as follows:
1. PrintReleaf measures the paper consumption of Siemens Transportation Group Inc.
2. Forest impact in relation to paper consumption is reported on a monthly basis
3. Siemens paper footprint is automatically reforested at planting sites

Paper Recycling
We have partnered with Cosmo Industries, a non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities, to recycle used paper. Recycling efforts aid in the conservation of natural resources, saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and keeps landfill space free for other types of trash that can not be recycled.

Paper Reduction
We are committed to improving processes and upgrading technology in an effort to reduce our paper output. Some of our recent efforts toward reducing paper output include:
- System upgrades resulting in electronic invoicing for customers
- Upgraded Payroll System resulting in the elimination of paper copies of pay stubs
- Development of online customer portals (LTL and Express) allowing online access to: receive quotes, get shipment reports, request pickups, trace shipments, etc.

As our Company grows, we continue to commit to the well-being of our employees, the environment and the communities we serve. Our dedication to our employees and the community means we deliver more than just shipments across the country. Social responsibility comes in many forms with our Company's initiatives being shaped by the investment of our people and community.

Investing in our People
- Development, implementation and consistent communication of a clear Corporate Safety Program in order to promote safety for our Employees, Contractors and Customers.
- Encourge and support wellness through our Corporate Health and Wellness Program
- Ongoing Employee training and development opportunities avaliable
- Four (4) of our divisions have received honours in Trucking HR Canada's Top Fleet Employer Awards
- Kindersley Transport Ltd. has received Employment Equity Achievement Award for being an inspirational role model in their sector

Investing in our Community
We undertake several charitable activities with the intention to give back to the communities we serve. Our efforts include:
- Development of S.H.Out (Siemens Helping Out) Program, designed to support the charities and non-profits that mean the most to our Employees
- An annual national food drive in support of local food banks across the country
- Support to local minor sports teams to aid in facilitating skill development
- Donation of shipping services to support local clothing and toy drives