The Journey and Commitment to Sustainability at Bison Transport

At Bison Transport, sustainability is more than just a goal—it’s a core value that drives every decision and action across our organization. Our dedication to reducing our environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency is a long-term commitment that shapes our future. With a clear objective to reduce our carbon emissions per mile by 50% by 2035, we are actively working towards a greener, more sustainable future in the transportation and logistics industry.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

In 2016, Bison Transport updated its Mission Statement and Core Values to reflect our commitment to sustainability. These guiding principles help us navigate everything from decision-making and problem-solving to delivering loads, serving customers, and maintaining our fleet. One of the core values we emphasize is sustainability, where we focus on promoting creativity and innovation to drive a sustainable business model.

Our culture plays a key role in this pursuit, as we focus on long-term success by fostering a safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain while remaining environmentally responsible. This commitment extends to investing in the growth of our people, organization, and communities, ensuring we are responsible stewards of the environment.

Key Sustainable Initiatives

We are proud of the many sustainable initiatives that Bison has implemented to meet our environmental goals. Here are some highlights:

Environmental Targets and Policies

Bison has set clear environmental targets and policies aimed at lowering fuel consumption, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and enhancing sustainability. We also invest in cutting-edge technology to improve operational efficiency across our fleet.

Waste Management

Our Waste Management Policy is designed to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials, with a strong focus on keeping waste out of landfills and using resources wisely. By implementing these practices, we actively reduce our environmental footprint.

Air Quality and Emissions

Bison aligns with U.S. and Canadian standards for fuel efficiency and emissions, ensuring our medium and heavy-duty vehicles meet strict requirements to reduce CO2 emissions. This initiative not only helps combat climate change but also reduces fuel costs for our business.

Water Conservation

We recognize the importance of water conservation and actively work to minimize energy usage and prevent water pollution through proper waste disposal practices.

Safety and Training

Safety is a top priority at Bison. Our fleet is recognized as North America’s safest, and we continually invest in driver training, safety programs, and operational practices to ensure the safety of our team and the public.

Fuel Efficiency Initiatives

Through Driver coaching, fuel-saving technologies, and optimizing transportation networks, we have achieved significant fuel efficiency gains, reducing both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Eco-Certification and Recognition

Bison is honoured to have received numerous eco-certifications and recognitions, including being named a SmartWay High Performer year after year. These accolades highlight our commitment to sustainability and the rigorous assessments we undergo to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Innovative Technologies

We are committed to exploring innovative technologies to reduce emissions further. Bison has been testing battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and solar panel charging systems to create more efficient and sustainable transportation solutions.

Recycling Programs

Bison’s comprehensive recycling programs help divert waste from landfills. We recycle tires, oil, filters, scrap metal, batteries, solvents, and e-waste, significantly minimizing our environmental impact.

Facility and Equipment Efficiencies

Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond transportation. At our facilities, we’ve implemented energy-efficient measures such as LED lighting, automated systems, and water-efficient fixtures to conserve resources and reduce energy usage.

Recognition for Excellence

Our efforts have not gone unnoticed. Bison has received SmartWay’s Excellence and High Performer Awards consistently since 2006, with the company achieving High Performer status every year since 2017. These awards recognize our environmental performance and our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving fuel efficiency.

Here’s a look at some of the key awards we’ve received:

• 2024 – High Performer – Truck Carrier Fleets, Carbon Metric
• 2023 – High Performer – Truck Carrier Fleets, Carbon Metric
• 2021 – Excellence Award – TL/Dry Van, Medium
• 2021 – High Performer – Truck Carrier Fleets, Carbon Metric
• 2020 – Excellence Award – Small, TL/Dry Van
• 2019 – High Performer – Truck Carrier Fleets, Carbon Metric
• 2018 – High Performer – Truck Carrier Fleets, All Metrics

These accolades affirm the dedication and hard work of our team and the results we’ve achieved in making sustainability a priority.

Key Milestones in Our Sustainability Journey

Bison’s commitment to sustainability has been long-standing, with several milestones marking our journey toward greener transportation:

• 2004 – Bison joins SmartWay, reinforcing our dedication to sustainability
• 2012 – Bison introduces 15 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta
• 2021 – Bison tests Full Battery Electric Vehicles and Truck Platooning Systems
• 2024 – Bison and CPKC sign a multimodal service agreement to enhance sustainable logistics

Looking Ahead: The Road to Net-Zero Emissions

As part of Canada’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Bison Transport is dedicated to managing our environmental impacts. Although we face challenges along the way, we work closely with our experts, suppliers, and customers to develop solutions that will help us meet our sustainability goals. Our goal is to reduce our carbon emissions per mile by 50% by 2035, a target we’re excited to pursue with the support of our stakeholders and sustainability partners.

For a more detailed breakdown of our initiatives and progress, please refer to our Sustainability Report 2023.

Join Us on Our Sustainability Journey

At Bison Transport, we are driven by a passion for sustainability. Our journey is ongoing, and we’re committed to evolving our operations to meet the environmental challenges of the future. Together with our partners, employees, and customers, we will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable transportation.

Learn more about our sustainability efforts in our Sustainability Report 2023 and discover how we’re working to make a meaningful impact on the planet and future generations.

Bison’s sustainability goals apply to our operations in Canada, based on metrics from 2019.