Environmental, Social & Governance Statement

Vision, Mission, Values

ESG Statement

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 freight railroads move large volumes of freight over long distancesin 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 industryand 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 toservethe rail and transit industries as theyaddress 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 DiscriminationPolicy 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 RailProsemployeeis 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 the 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.