Amtrak Issues FY20 Sustainability Report
Amtrak Issues FY20 Sustainability Report Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor
In FY 2020, Amtrak advanced climate resilience research and response, which included developing its first solar-power purchase agreement contract and tools to incorporate climate risks into capital planning, for instance.
Amtrak has published a sustainability report for FY 2020, highlighting projects across its regions and operations as well as measured progress against its annual and long-term goals.
Although ridership fell in 2020 due to the pandemic, Amtrak said it advanced climate resilience research and response, which included developing its first solar-power purchase agreement contract and tools to incorporate climate risks into capital planning, as well as initiating internal climate roundtables across various departments.
Amtrak Releases FY20 Sustainability Report
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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Amtrak released its FY20 Sustainability Report that showcases sustainability projects across Amtrak s regions and operations. Throughout the report are details of Amtrak s measured progress against annual and long-term sustainability goals. By investing in innovative equipment and new technologies, protecting vital rail infrastructure from climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and expanding access to new communities, we can work together to create a future where intercity rail is operated on clean energy, said Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn. Investment decisions made today position us to achieve these goals. These visions and our strong sustainability story continue to evolve and grow every year.