Ryder Publicizes Sustainability Report

Ryder has published their 2011 corporate sustainability report.

October 5, 2012

Ryder System, Inc.

Miami-based Ryder System has published its 2011 Corporate Sustainability Report.

Some highlights from the report are:

Deploying natural gas vehicles and investing in natural gas infrastructure in California, Arizona, and Michigan.
Launching a new Flex-to-Green lease solution.
Developing a new Green Challenge to help supply chain customers leverage their engagement with Ryder to gain significantly increased environmental benefits.

To learn more information, click HERE.

Ryder System, Inc.

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