CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At Matlack, we take our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) toward all people and our environment seriously. Our company’s success depends on others, and we recognize that we are all part of a larger system of people, values, companies, and natural resources. As a leading provider of tank trailers and tank chassis to industrial companies and distributors we strive to do our part to minimize impacts to the environment and provide maximum benefit to society.
We are a trustworthy equipment provider with over 30 years of industry experience. Our team works closely with our customers, vendors, industry suppliers and business associates to provide equipment solutions that maximize safety and work cooperatively on social and environmental issues in the transportation industry.
We are a responsible business that strives to meet the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. We are a Certified Minority Owned Business.
Our company’s social responsibility falls under two categories: Compliance and Proactiveness. Compliance refers to our company’s commitment to legal compliance and willingness to observe collective values. Proactiveness includes our active contributions to initiatives which promote human dignity, contribute to our communities, and protect our natural environment. Management communicates this policy on all levels and is also responsible for resolving any CSR issues.
Compliance
Business Ethics:
Our company will:
- Respect the law
- Respect internal policies
- Ensure that all business operations are legitimate
We’ll always conduct business with integrity and respect to human rights and we are committed to:
- Safety and fair dealing
- Respect toward customers and vendors
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices
Social Responsibility
Our company is dedicated to protecting human rights and dignity. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and will abide by all fair labor practices. We strive to ensure that our activities do not violate human rights in any country.
Protecting Communities
We’ll ensure that we:
- Avoid creating an unsafe environment.
- Avoid harming the culture of marginalized communities.
- Avoid knowingly sourcing from or using suppliers who profit from forced or child labor.
- Support diversity and inclusion.
Proactiveness
Preserving the Environment
Our company recognizes the need to protect the natural environment. We are committed to following the best practices in our sourcing, waste disposal, and handling of hazardous material.
- Recycling when practical.
- Improving fleet economy.
- After-market technologies.
Support for Communities
Our company supports customer, vendor, industry, educational, and community investment to achieve CSR goals. We also provide nonprofit organizations support to improve the quality of life in local communities.
Donations and Aid
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- We support education and community events.
- We contribute to nonprofits that support those in need.
Volunteering
Our company encourages employees to volunteer for programs of interest to them and of benefit to their communities. Additionally, our company contributes to events conducted by other organizations.
Learning
We work with manufacturers to add newer model equipment to our fleet that incorporates the latest developments in safety, fuel economy and technology. We are always open to new suggestions and ideas from stakeholders in order to foster continuous improvement in our equipment and operations.