CANONSBURG, Pa., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CONSOL Energy
Inc. (NYSE: CEIX) has released its inaugural Corporate
Sustainability Report, its first as a stand-alone publicly traded
coal company. The Corporate Sustainability Report highlights
principles, culture, and initiatives that were prioritized by
CONSOL, such as the development of innovative technologies that
align with the company's sustainability goals, enhance employee
safety, and reduce environmental impacts. Most importantly, the
report highlights the commitment to the communities in which CONSOL
operates. The report is available at
http://www.consolenergy.com/responsibility.
The inaugural report emphasizes CONSOL's management approach and
includes extensive disclosures of performance in the areas of
health and safety, environmental stewardship, social responsibility
and corporate governance. Following are key highlights included in
the report:
- An employee incident rate 31% lower than the national
average
- An environmental compliance record exceeding
99.9%
- A 42% reduction in surface, ground, and municipal water
withdrawals.
President and Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Brock stated, "Our company's legacy is
built on a foundation of safety, compliance and continuous
improvement and we will continue to build on this base to be the
safest, most responsible coal company in the world. With that,
comes an obligation to do what is right for our environment, our
communities and our employees."
CONSOL Energy also announced the formation of the CONSOL Cares
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on
improving and strengthening the communities in the region, making
them better places to live, work, and prosper.
Brock continued, "By launching CONSOL Cares, we hope to identify
partners and assist on projects that will have a positive, enduring
effect on the communities where we live and work. Our approach and
commitment to the community has never been stronger, and the CONSOL
Cares Foundation will ensure that for years to come."
The CONSOL Cares Foundation will function as a separate
organization operated and administered by its own Board of
Directors. For more information or to apply for a grant, visit
www.consolenergy.submittable.com.
CONTACT: Zach Smith,
724-416-8291
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