CSX Employee Honored for Environmental Excellence by
Association of American Railroads
Kuthiala is a director of advanced engineering at CSX, with
14 years of service with the company in positions across engineering and
technology. Currently, Kuthiala oversees the implementation and development of
a technology solution, GE's Trip Optimizer, to improve fuel efficiency and
reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
"CSX has a strong record of industry leadership around
environmental excellence, and I'm proud to see Suneil recognized with this
distinguished award," said Carl Gerhardstein, assistant vice president of
public health, safety and environment. "At CSX, we believe that how you
get there matters, and Suneil and his team are leading drastic fuel efficiency
improvements that minimize CSX's impact on the environment while simultaneously
reducing the company's fuel spend."
Trip Optimizer uses technology to identify fuel efficiency
opportunities. Driven by Suneil's leadership, Trip Optimizer is helping CSX
deliver on its goal to further reduce GHG emission intensity six to eight
percent over 2011 levels by 2020. Currently, Trip Optimizer yields a
174,000-ton average reduction in GHG emissions annually, the equivalent of
taking more than 36,000 cars off the road in a single year. CSX has saved 11.8
million gallons of fuel because of the program.
"The major fuel-efficiency benefits we've seen from
this program are a testament to the Trip Optimizer team's dedicated efforts and
focus on the environment," said John Hart, assistant vice president,
process excellence. "This program is changing the way CSX uses technology
to improve operational, financial and environmental performance."
The annual Chafee Environmental Excellence Award is named
for the late Rhode Island
senator who devoted his career to protecting the environment. Kuthiala is the
ninth CSX employee to win this award.
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