Averitt’s Environmental Efforts Recognized with Enhanced CDP Scores

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has received enhanced scores from CDP, reflecting the company’s continued efforts to measure, manage, and disclose its environmental impacts.

CDP applies a rigorous and independent methodology to evaluate disclosure of quality, risk awareness, environmental management, and evidence of best practice. CDP is fully aligned with the TCFD framework and maintains the world’s largest repository of environmental data. Its scoring system is widely used by procurement teams seeking to accelerate progress toward a net-zero, sustainable, and Earth-positive global economy.

“These scores reflect our approach to corporate social responsibility: conducting business in a way that supports people, strengthens communities, and operates with integrity at every level” said Barry Blakely, president and chief operating officer at Averitt. “As a privately held company, we’ve always believed in doing things the right way. From reducing emissions and resource usage to fostering a culture of respect and giving back to the places we call home; we’re committed to creating long-term value for everyone we serve. This mindset has guided us since day one – and it continues to shape every mile forward.”

Sherry Madera, CEO of CDP said, “A CDP score is a sign of commitment to high-quality data that enables companies to take Earth-positive economic decisions that future-proof their operations, improving access to capital, competitiveness and compliance. Tackling environmental risks head-on will create a more resilient economy and increase companies’ ability to innovate and invest. We look forward to seeing all companies build on their accolade and turn their commitments into meaningful and effective action.”

Averitt has continued to approach sustainability with a focus and commitment to bettering the environment and the communities it serves. This recognition of improvement comes off the back of several environmental-focused awards and initiatives Averitt has been recognized for in 2025. Including but not limited to:

• Multi-year partnership with Tennessee State Parks
• Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Clean Air and Transportation Solutions
• 2025 Green Supply Chain Partner
• TRANSTEX Sustainability Award
• SAQ Score Improvement
• EcoVadis Committed Badge

Averitt recently published a new corporate social responsibility report outlining its most current sustainability metrics, initiatives, and data-driven progress across environmental, social, and governance priorities. The report is available at Averitt.com/CSR.

About Averitt

Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and top rankings in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,500+ associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.

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About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. Aligned with the ISSB’s climate standard, IFRS S2, as its foundational baseline, CDP integrates best practice reporting standards and frameworks in one place. Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are truly balanced. Visit CDP.net or follow us @‌CDP to find out more.