Fortune Names CSX Among World's Most Admired Companies
CSX achieved high marks in numerous categories, including
quality of products and services, long-term investment value and social
responsibility. The company ranked second in the trucking, transportation and
logistics industry. This is the fifth consecutive year that CSX made the
list.
"Being named one of FORTUNE's World's Most Admired
Companies is a testament to CSX's vision to be the safest, most progressive
North American railroad," said Michael J. Ward, chairman and chief
executive officer, CSX Corporation. "I'm proud of our customers who
support our business and our employees who work every day to provide freight
transportation service vital to the global economy."
The company's recognition by FORTUNE comes on the heels of
recent accolades, including a top spot on G.I. Jobs' 2015 Top 100 Military
Friendly Employers list and recognition as a "Best Place to Work in IT" by IDG's
Computerworld.
FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies survey, conducted
annually, evaluates corporate reputation based on nine key business attributes.
The list is voted on by executives, directors and analysts across all
industries. More information on the list is available at: http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville ,
Florida United States , where nearly
two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240
short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major
population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX
Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Contact:
Melanie Cost
(904) 359-1702