Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has become a main focus for all organizations in the rail industry. As they continue to strive to be leaders in sustainable and measurable ESG initiatives, investors, shippers, government agencies and potential employees are taking notice. Join Progressive Railroading as we highlight the important steps companies are taking to put ESG at the forefront of each organization.

This virtual summit looks into the environmental sustainability practices that are helping to make each company more sustainable. We will also review how ESG initiatives are also part and parcel of a good overall business strategy.

ESG

Agenda

11:00 am — Welcome


11:05 — Sustainability Practices at CN

Janet Drysdale
Vice-President, Sustainability
CN


12:00 — New Power Options for Locomotives

Gina Trombley
Chief Commercial Officer - Americas
Wabtec Corporation


1:00 — Fuel Saving Strategies at CSX

Corey Davis
Director of Fuel Strategy and Utilization
CSX


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Speakers

Janet Drysdale

Vice-President, Sustainability
CN

Janet Drysdale is a seasoned and versatile executive with 25 years of cross-functional leadership in the transportation industry. Janet was appointed Vice-President Sustainability in April 2021, following a decade of service in senior executive appointments of increasing scope and responsibility. Prior appointments included Vice-President Financial Planning, Vice-President Corporate Development, and Vice-President, Investor Relations.

Janet leads CN's Sustainability and Safety groups. She is responsible for the Company's integrated sustainability strategy, with associated goals designed to drive sustainable long-term business results, reduce risk, identify opportunities, encourage innovation, improve resiliency, and adapt to emerging mega trends. In collaboration with operations leadership, she is also tasked with shaping and fostering a strong safety culture through programs, practices, training, systems, and technology.

Janet is an independent director of Rumo S.A., Brazil's largest freight railway, is Co-Chair of the CN Employees & Pensions Community Fund, and is the executive sponsor of the Women's Employee Resource Group at CN. Janet has long been an advocate for the rail industry, Canada's critical supply chains, women in transportation, and the transition to a lower carbon economy. Janet holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from Queen's University and an MBA from McGill University. In December 2020, she was recognized by the Women's Executive Network (WXN) as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the CIBC Executive Leaders category.

Corey Davis

Director of Fuel Strategy and Utilization
CSX

Davis is director of fuel strategy and utilization at the railroad, where he has overseen efforts that resulted in CSX driving down fuel usage by more than 8 percent between 2012 and 2018. The savings have reduced fuel utilization by 32 million gallons, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 332,000 tons in just one year. He was the recipient of the 2020 John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award.

Gina Trombley

Chief Commercial Officer - Americas
Wabtec Corporation

Gina Trombley is Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Commercial Officer - Americas for Wabtec. A seasoned executive with more than 30 years' experience in the fields of transportation, infrastructure, strategy, and business development, Trombley oversees commercial sales, marketing, and all corporate strategy functions for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin America. Her team aligns innovative technology and commercial focus that helps customers meet their needs. Prior to Wabtec, Trombley was Vice President of Services for Bombardier Transport - Americas, where she led service operations and the creation of innovative technologies and business models to maximize asset usage. Prior to that, Trombley held several roles at Parsons, including Group Executive Vice President, Federal where she helped provide services and integrated solutions for U.S. federal contractors, as well as served as Senior Vice President and Division Manager, Aviation and Senior Vice President, Mining and Infrastructure. Trombley began her career in transportation at GE Transportation in various leadership roles, including Global Services Commercial Leader. Trombley holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and she served for six years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer.




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Platinum Sponsors
CN
CSX
Gold Sponsor
Cariboo Central