Ryder Recognized by CDP for Environmental Disclosure

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Ryder System, Inc. R, a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced that it has been recognized on the S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. CDP has identified Ryder as a U.S. leader for the quality of information it disclosed regarding climate change. On a scale from 0-100, Ryder received a score of 100 for its disclosure, reflecting the Company's high level of transparency.

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"We are proud to be recognized for the transparency of our environmental reporting in the Carbon Disclosure Project," said Bob Fatovic, who oversees Ryder's environmental, health, and safety functions and is the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. "Whether it's deploying alternative fuel vehicles, optimizing distribution networks, or operating energy-efficient warehouses, Ryder helps customers reduce emissions and drive long-term value for their businesses."

The Company earned its position on the index by achieving a perfect score of 100 in disclosing carbon emissions and energy data through CDP's climate change program. The top 10 percent of companies independently assessed against CDP's scoring methodology constitute the CDLI. At the request of 822 investors who represent US$95 trillion in assets, thousands of companies submit annual climate disclosures to CDP. Top scores indicate a high level of transparency in the disclosure of climate change-related information, providing investors with a level of comfort to assess corporate accountability and preparedness for changing market demands and emissions regulation.

Ryder provides fleet management, transportation, and supply chain solutions to companies of all sizes that ease complexity, increase efficiency, and keep goods and materials flowing so that the economy can grow and thrive. When businesses outsource these critical functions to Ryder, they can tap into the Company's expertise, infrastructure, and investment in the latest technologies to make them more efficient and environmentally responsible.

CDP's annual global climate change report, along with the climate scores of all companies publicly taking part in CDP's climate change program this year, is available on CDP's website at https://www.cdp.net/en-US/Results/Pages/responses.aspx.

About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder's stock R is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The Company has been named among FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and world-class safety and security programs. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its "Green Partners" listing for five years in a row. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award and SmartWay Excellence Awards in 2014 and 2013. Ryder is a charter member of the NGV Fleet Forum and a member of the Department of Energy's National Clean Fleets partnership. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV Achievement Award. A member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, Ryder is proud to support national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com, and follow us on our Online Newsroom, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Access Ryder's Corporate Sustainability Report here.

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