UP Issues 2020 ESG Report May 04, 2021 UP Issues 2020 ESG Report Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor Union Pacific (UP) has released an annual report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, outlining its new strategy, “Building a Sustainable Future 2030.” The report—which also includes the railroad’s Fact Book and summarizes its financial performance (download the 2020 Building America Report below)—covers four key areas of UP’s new strategy: • Investing in our Workforce. The Class I railroad discusses its employee base, including new diversity and inclusion initiatives. • Driving Sustainable Solutions. This section details UP’s $2.8 billion investment to harden its infrastructure and support growing customer and community needs, as well as its record for moving wind turbine components.