Our Values
Vision
Helping to Keep North
America Moving
RailPros’ vision symbolizes our unique experience and dedicated approach to providing excellent service to the railroad and rail transit companies that move North America’s freight and improve people’s mobility and quality of life.
Mission
Serving our Customers
RailPros is dedicated to being the premier engineering and diversified safety services company to North America’s rail and transit industry.
Values
HUNGRY
We are driven to work as a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning with a passion for action and excellence.
HUMBLE
We have compassion for our customers and work to earn their trust and solve their problems. We exist to help them succeed.
NIMBLE
We are continually aware of changes in the industry, and we adapt quickly to meet the needs of our customers. Our talented and experienced team are available 24/7/365, we can mobilize and respond quickly, and we create and utilize the latest technology to provide exceptional service for our customers.
Environmental, social, & governance statement
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Chief Executive OfficerMessage from our CEO
We know that our clients, employees, and investors look at all aspects of RailPros before deciding to work with – or for – us. As a team, we believe firmly in doing the right thing for each other, our clients, and our planet.
We hold ourselves to a high standard, with safety as the priority in everything we do, and we are committed to working toward a bright future together. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) statement is below, and we hope that you will read about the work we are doing.
ESG STATEMENTS
RailPros’ vision symbolizes our unique experience and dedicated approach to providing excellent service to the railroad and rail transit companies that move North America’s freight and improve the mobility and quality of life of people. Our goal is to be a good neighbor by working responsibly, creating economic opportunities, and giving back to the communities where we work and live, in support of a more sustainable future. A future that fosters diverse and inclusive work environments, provides innovative engineering and technology solutions, supports clean air and water initiatives, and improves the quality of life in our communities.
RailPros is stating our commitment by introducing our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy:
Built on four areas of Concentration
Engaging our Employees
Sustainable Environmental Solutions
Contributing to our Communities
Ethical Business Conduct
RailPros provides services to North America’s freight, passenger, and transit railroads. North America’s railroads move large volumes of freight over long distances in the most environmentally responsible and fuel-efficient mode of land transportation. We also provide services to the passenger rail and transit industry, which moves millions of people every day, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and taking automobiles off the roads. This strategy leverages RailPros’ mission of being the premier engineering and diversified safety services company to North America’s rail and transit industry and enables further sustainable growth across our suite of services.
We envision new initiatives to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the world around us and prepares employees for the jobs of the future, with an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
ENVIRONMENTAL
RailPros is committed to protecting the environment and the safety and health of the public, our clients, and our employees in all aspects of our operations. It is our goal to minimize impacts to the environment through the services that we provide, and in the communities where we live and work. With our business model, we are well positioned to serve the rail and transit industries as they address the complex challenge of climate change in their operations.
Managing a company in an environmentally sustainable way happens with dedicated employees implementing a well-crafted plan. Ensuring that best practices are followed to reduce environmental impact requires planning, coordination, and communication – and the hands-on involvement and awareness of our employees.
Environmental sustainability is a journey, and RailPros is committed to the journey as an employer, a business partner, a member of the community, and a steward of the environment. By thinking and acting sustainably in all factors of our business, we will deliver excellent customer service and strong financial results that will position the company for an outstanding future.
SOCIAL
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
RailPros has zero-tolerance for harassment or intimidation of any kind. Company policy prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. The company’s Harassment and Discrimination Policy applies to all persons involved in the operation of the company and prohibits unlawful harassment by any employee of the company, including supervisors and managers, as well as vendors, customers, and any other persons..
RailPros is committed to diversity and inclusion, which creates an environment where people can be their best, personally and professionally. We believe that different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enhance creativity and innovation, encourage diversity of thought, improve decision making and strategic thinking, and support safety in the workplace. Supporting an environment of respect and inclusion, where our employees feel empowered to work for success supports our dedicated and innovative approach to providing excellent customer service.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The personal health and safety of each RailPros employees is foundational to everything we do. Safeguarding our people, and communities where we work and live contributes to long-term sustainable growth and success. The prevention of occupationally induced injuries and illnesses will always be given precedence over operating productivity. To the greatest degree possible, management will provide all the resources necessary to provide for personal health and safety of all employees, in keeping with the highest practices and standards.
GOVERNANCE
At RailPros, strong corporate governance and ethical business practices promote the long-term growth of the company and maintain our stakeholders’ trust. We believe that each individual leader, manager, employee and contractor shares responsibility for maintaining RailPros’ reputation and standards for ethics and integrity. The Board of Directors and senior management are united in the goal that we are among the best governed companies in America. The Board of Directors and senior management have refined and adopted corporate governance guidelines and policies to meet our understanding of best practices..