Kansas City Southern (KCS) has published its annual Sustainability Report covering the company’s activities in 2014, the company reported Oct. 13, 2015. The report is now available on the railroad’s new customer-driven website www.kcsouthern.com in the Corporate Responsibility and Investors section. It highlights the company’s position and progress on social, environmental and economic topics.
Some of the sustainability highlights in 2014 include implementation of new technologies to further improve safety and security including technology that detects potential safety rules violations involving the inappropriate use of cell phones in locomotive cabs; a new mobile security application that enhances safety and security by allowing real time reporting of events to allow faster response when needed; and new sustainable technology improvements. The report also highlights KCS’ participation in the See Tracks? Think Train! grade-crossing safety campaign and its receipt of awards from customers and TRANSCAER®.
The report also reinforces KCS’ commitment to service quality and customer satisfaction; the safety of employees and the communities through which the railroad operates; responsible environmental stewardship; positive corporate citizenship through community engagement, charitable giving and volunteerism; providing employees with tools for a fulfilling career and healthy life; and delivering value to shareholders.