As an industry leader, we have a passion for progress. We are guided by a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, associates, and communities and are committed to continually challenging ourselves and our partners to exceed expectations.
Consistent with our core values, we focus on safe, responsible operations and delivering practical and sustainable solutions that reduce waste, emissions and preserve precious resources as we work toward the decarbonization of our industry.
We are committed to moving the world forward in a way that is good for people and our planet.
Vehicle Decarbonization
We have been operating alternative fuel vehicles for more than 30 years, and now have one of the largest and most diverse electric vehicle test fleets in the industry. We are reducing the environmental impact of the Penske fleet in the following ways:
- Collaborating with original equipment manufacturers to design and test electric vehicles
- Maintaining a newer and more efficient fleet, ensuring vehicles feature the latest emissions reduction technologies
- Assisting customers by spec’ing and operating vehicles and optimizing routes to enhance fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions
- Expanding our renewable diesel utilization
Sustainable Facilities
Penske is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our locations—from the way our buildings consume energy to the way we power our essential equipment. Here are just some of our strategies:
- Building and operating North America’s first heavy-duty electric vehicle charging network
- Increasing the amount of energy consumption from renewable sources verses non-renewable sources year over year
- Growing our number of LEED-certified buildings featuring sustainable design, construction and operation
- Identifying carbon mitigation actions at customer distribution centers managed by Penske
- Implementing focused recycling initiatives across virtually all waste streams, including tires, oil, filters, antifreeze, batteries, scrap metals and more.
- Using new water conservation technologies and practices in our vehicle washing operations
- Utilizing lower VOC emission paint in our collision repair centers
- Equipping consumer rental customers for more sustainable moves
LEED-Certified Facilities
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is a framework for identifying, implementing, and measuring green building and neighborhood design, construction, operations and maintenance. LEED is a voluntary, market-driven, consensus-based tool that serves as a guideline and assessment mechanism. LEED rating systems address commercial, institutional, and residential buildings and neighborhood developments. Learn more about our LEED-certified facilities.
Awards and Partnerships
Penske has participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership since 2008. We are a seven-time EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award winner, six-time EPA SmartWay Excellence Award winner, EPA SmartWay 2022 High Performer for the Logistics and Carrier categories.
As one of more than 1,300 partner organizations voluntarily using billions of kilowatt-hours of green power annually, we proudly participate in and support the EPA's Green Power Partnership.
We are also a founding sponsor of the annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, a no-cost report that serves as the leading source of information on sustainable technology decisions being made by America’s on-road fleets.
Additional recognitions for sustainability efforts include:
- US EPA – Clean Air Excellence Award
- Food Logistics Magazine Top Green Provider
- Supply and Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award
- Inbound Logistics Magazines Green Supply Chain Partner
Penske Logistics is a recipient of the 2018 Freight Carrier Excellence Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay program. SmartWay Director Cheryl Bynum (left) is posing with Penske's Senior Manager of Fuel Services Virind Gujral.
According to the conference, there will be in excess of 3,500 attendees, which includes over 650 fleet operators and over 125 industry speakers.
Penske senior vice president Drew Cullen, second from left, speaking on the stage at a previous ACT Expo event.
According to the logistics publication, recipients are celebrated for making sustainability a part of their supply chain strategy.
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“Trillium CNG is excited to be partnering with NFI, Penske and Wegmans Foods to make CNG available in the area,” said Mary Boettcher, Trillium CNG president. “We’re confident other fleet operators in the tri-state region will take advantage of the environmental and economic benefits that natural gas provides.”
For the last three years, Penske has captured the SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award in the United States.
Over the last year, Penske Truck Rental has supported PVA at its annual Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open, Mission: ABLE Awards Gala and the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Penske also provides trucks to the Paralyzed Veterans Racing Team to transport their racing equipment.