The Plaza Group, an international petrochemical marketing firm, has been recognized with BNSF Railway Company’s Annual Product Stewardship Award for its commitment to the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail.
The Stewardship Award honors shippers who successfully implement the ethics of Product Stewardship under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care’ initiative – a global effort spanning 53 national associations working toward the advancement of safe and secure management of chemical products and processes. Award recipients must achieve zero non-accident releases (NARs) during the complete transportation cycle of a minimum 500 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials in the previous year.
Randy Velarde, The Plaza Group President, says that transportation safety is a top priority for the company. “The Plaza Group is proud to be recognized for our commitment to ensuring product shipments travel successfully through the entire transportation cycle in an efficient, safe and environmentally sound manner. By dedicating time and attention to the adherence of proper shipping ethics, we are guarding the well-being of our employees, suppliers, customers and the environment.”
The BNSF Annual Product Stewardship Award, now in its thirteenth year, was presented to a record 93 companies this year; 86 companies received the Stewardship Award last year. The Plaza Group has received consecutive awards since first becoming eligible in 2009 based on shipments made in 2008.