OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) is proud to announce that its chief sustainability officer, Mike Kelley, is a recipient of one of the inaugural United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Champion Awards. SmartWay is a voluntary emissions reduction program initiated by the EPA in 2004. YRC Worldwide is a Charter Partner of the program and a past recipient of the SmartWay Excellence Award. The SmartWay Champion Award recognizes individuals and teams whose
leadership, expertise, innovation and outreach have led to sustained support of the program. Kelley was one of six individuals recognized by SmartWay along with six teams. The awards were presented at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Global Conference in Philadelphia on October 4th, 2011.
"We are proud SmartWay partners and the program is a total team effort at YRC Worldwide. This is a great honor for the YRC Worldwide team members who have invested their time and talent in the SmartWay program," said Kelley. "SmartWay has created a program with a proven track record of emissions reduction that is a shining example of a highly effective government/industry partnership. The EPA's SmartWay team is made up of dedicated and exemplary public servants," added Kelley.
YRC Worldwide was one of only a core group of charter members in 2004; today, SmartWay has grown to nearly 3,000 members. SmartWay partners have worked to eliminate more than 16 million metric tons of CO2 and have saved 50 million barrels of oil. More information about the emissions reduction efforts at YRC Worldwide can be found at www.yrcw.com/green. Information on the SmartWay program can be found at www.epa.gov/smartway.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is a leading provider of transportation and global logistics services. It is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, Reddaway, Holland and New
Penn, and provides China-based services through its Jiayu and JHJ joint ventures. YRC Worldwide has one of the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) networks in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.
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