CSXT, Environmental Defense Fund collaborate to reduce emissions, save energy

February 14, 2001 CSX Transportation is putting in place new energy efficiency initiatives as part of its participation in the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps, an innovative program in which MBA student "fellows" work with leading companies to improve energy efficiency.

As part of the program,
CSXT identified approximately $200,000 of potential savings, 1.5 million kWh of
electricity (enough to power 140 homes) and 940 metric tons of CO2 (equivalent
to removing 150 SUVs from the road) annually.

"At CSXT,
sustainability is a fundamental management principle as well as a good business
practice," said Carl Gerhardstein, assistant vice president, environmental
systems and sustainability, CSXT. "CSXT is a leader in environmental
initiatives, and we are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency both here
in Jacksonville and throughout our network."

EDF’s Climate Corps
fellow for CSXT performed energy audits alongside CSXT employees to understand
the lighting and cooling needs of the company’s office buildings and yard
facilities in Jacksonville, Fla. After completing a detailed energy analysis,
the team established that 75 percent of CSXT’s facility expenditures are related
to electricity costs. Based on the information gathered, the team built the
business case for making specific lighting and mechanical upgrades that will
reduce electricity use, thereby saving money and lowering emissions.

"We are delighted
that CSXT participated in EDF Climate Corps this year," said Victoria
Mills, managing director at EDF. "CSXT’s Climate Corp fellow’s
recommendations will forward CSXT’s sustainability goals and we look forward to
continuing to work with the CSXT team."

Environmental Defense Fund
is a national nonprofit organization representing more than 700,000 members.
Since 1967, EDF has linked science, economics and law to create innovative,
equitable and cost-effective solutions to society’s most urgent environmental
problems.