BURRIS LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, & GOVERNANCE
BURRIS LOGISTICS
OVERVIEW
Established in 1925, Burris Logistics, is a fifth-generation family-owned, parent company offering leading-edge distribution, transportation, technology, and supply chain solutions through two distinct brands: Honor Foods (a redistributor of frozen, refrigerated, and dry foodservice products), and Trinity Logistics (a full freight solutions provider)� Additionally, several sub-brands operate under Trinity and Honor with prominence in their given markets� For more information about our trend-setting logistics and deep-rooted values®, please visit www�burrislogistics�com�
OUR PURPOSE
Improving lives and supply chains by solving tough problems�
OUR VALUES
Personal�Service�Excellence� — We share a passion for serving others and take extreme ownership of creating the best possible experience�
Make It Happen — With integrity we are persistent in overcoming obstacles, delivering beyond expectations�
We Not Me — Through listening and collaboration, we selflessly solve problems to create success�
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, & GOVERNANCE
OUR COMMITMENT RESPONSIBILITY
At Burris Logistics, our commitment to our Team, Partners, Community, Environment, and Industry is woven into our daily operations and future strategy� Our efforts show that our business and Team Members contribute to reducing waste, fostering inclusivity, and strengthening the communities we reside in�
OUR CORE PILLARS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Environmental — We operate under the awareness of the impact our facilities, assets, and operations have on the environment� Focusing on more efficient technology, equipment, and practices, our business can reduce waste, cost, and emissions while remaining safe and profitable�
• Social — Improving the quality of life for our Team Members and our community is paramount� Burris Logistics and its companies continue to implement and enhance health/safety, employee assistance, education, charitable donations, Team Member development, and community service� We strive for fair hiring practices and ongoing development and mentoring for all Team Members�
• Governance — Together, Burris Logistics leadership and future strategy ensure that our family-owned business is around for years to come� Leaders are responsible for the financial reporting of their business units and for implementing best practices within each facility or office� Leaders ensure that the interest of the family, Team Members, and all stakeholders are duly represented�
ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITY DESIGN
LED LIGHTS
Our facilities are built or retrofitted with LED lighting� LED lights produce better lighting thus providing a safer environment� Compared to older technology, LED lights reduce power consumption and have a longer service life� LED lights are part of an overall goal to reduce emissions and operate our buildings with less waste�
COOLING SYSTEMS
The EXPERT System is used to cool many of our warehouses� This system uses selfcontained, efficient motors, that operate with a reduced electrical draw� Freon, the synthetic refrigerant solution, reduces operational cost through decreased power consumption, water usage, and maintenance need�
REFRIGERATION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Our cooling systems are managed by technologically advanced remote monitoring systems� Remote access allows for quicker reaction times for out of range zones� We maintain tighter ranges so that our refrigeration can run more efficiently preventing big swings in temperature that lead to greater energy output�
ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITY DESIGN
LOADING DOCKS
Our warehouse facilities utilize standard dock door sizes; however we focus on insulation and proper seals to keep our cooled dock temperatures in range� Welldesigned sealed and maintained loading docks and vertical dock levelers reduce overall power consumption� These tighter seals also prevent outside contaminants from entering the warehouse, which keeps food products and Team Members safer�
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE DESIGN
TRINITY LOGISTICS
Trinity Logistics corporate headquarters in Seaford, DE, uses LED lighting throughout the building� Trinity Logistics is Responsible Care Certified® , which provides a benchmark for compliance, sustainability, and continual improvement� Trinity Logistics commits to protecting the health and well-being of its Team Members while striving to reduce waste and pollution�
HONOR FOODS
As one of our newest warehouses and office buildings, Honor Foods was built with environmental impact and Team Member comfort in mind� The property is built next to the Delaware River, and is equipped with stormwater retention basins to mitigate erosion and degradation of the watershed� Green spaces surround our warehouse and are accessible for Team Member breaks and planned appreciation events�
ENVIRONMENTAL FLEET
HONOR FOODS FLEET DESIGN
We maintain a fleet of tractors and trailers that are designed from the ground up for safe and efficient operation� Our tractors and trailers incorporate aerodynamics, automated transmissions, and low rolling resistance tires to increase our fuel MPGs and thus reduce environmental impact� Automatic tire inflators/deflators are used to optimize tire pressure for each load we haul� We invest in safety features, including antilock brakes, roll stability systems, active braking technology, LED lighting, and digital event recorders� We make every possible effort to ensure our fleet is efficient, comfortable for our drivers, and safe for other motorists and pedestrians�
US EPA - SMARTWAY
Since 2008, Trinity Logistics has been a recognized SmartWay Partner overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency� The SmartWay Program involves shippers, logistics companies, and carrier partners who aim to reduce the pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that result from freight shipping� This involves annual measurement and tracking of GHG impacts as reported by participating cargo carriers� The SmartWay Partner designation allows shipper ability to select a SmartWay carrier specifically for their shipments� Trinity has about 15% of SmartWay eligible carriers in its network �
CARBON CALCULATIONS
LTL Shipment quotes from Trinity’s Transportation Management platform “Banyan” now provide carbon calculations for quotes with integrations to Patch�io� Patch� io is a platform that gives visibility to companies of their carbon footprint in order to potentially reduce emissions and help scale unified climate action� This effort is becoming more and more important for companies across the world to combat climate change and create carbon offset opportunities� Patch�io will give an estimate of a customer's Co2 emissions�
ENVIRONMENTAL FLEET OPERATIONS
ROUTE OPTIMIZATION AND PLANNING
Route planning for our fleet is performed by software applications to provide the most efficient route with safety in mind� Primary roadways are preferred to avoid residential and pedestrian traffic� Efficient routing also reduces fuel usage and driver fatigue�
DIGITAL EVENT RECORDER ON LEASED VEHICLES
Our leased tractors are equipped with digital event recorders� These provide digital video, audio, and telemetry which can be valuable in providing driver feedback and development for safer and more efficient driving� DriveCam also provides impartial data when our fleet or drivers are involved in an incident� Burris complies with all state and federal agencies when these claims occur�
SOCIAL TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS
EAP PROGRAMS
Burris Logistics provides a robust health insurance benefit program for Team Members and their families� In addition, we are dedicated to enhanced mental health programs in response to needs dictated by national trends� New EAP programs provide more robust employee mental health and counseling services� Enhancements to our family support plan includes Infertility Support, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance� *as of January 1, 2024
Our EAP programs are supplemented by Marketplace Chaplain services and telehealth visits through our insurance plan� Marketplace Chaplains is a program where chaplains are on site at Burris facilities up to two times per week � Chaplains are religion agnostic, and offer support for Team Members in need of someone to talk to�
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Burris Logistics, in partnership with the University of Phoenix Global campus offers free education through University of Arizona Global Campus� Approved Team Members can earn their Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees through this program� In addition, Burris Team Members’ immediate family members are offered a discount off of their tuition through University of Arizona Global Campus� Educational opportunities are available for all Team Members across the enterprise�
SOCIAL EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
The Good Samaritan Fund was established for the times when a Team Member experiences a hardship beyond their or their family’s ability to manage it� Qualifying hardships include medical emergencies, accidental death, or major financial hardship� The Good Samaritan Fund is anonymous, and can be coupled with support from employee benefits program and/or our affiliation with the United Way to ensure our Team Members or families are cared for�
DANBEE INVESTIGATIONS
Danbee Investigations is an employee program providing a toll-free number for employee reporting of incidents of theft, abuse, harassment� This allows caring Team Members an anonymous voice to report incidents that will negatively impact their company, peers, and compensation�
SOCIAL DIVERSITY
DIVERSITY MENTORING COALITION
As part of our commitment to a diverse workplace, we are actively pairing minorities in leadership positions with others interested in developing leadership skills� These mentor candidates work on personal development to learn the skills that will make them future leaders� Diversity at a leadership level is something that Burris Logistics is committed to via this program�
HIRING AND RECRUITING
Trinity partners with a third-party company, Circa, to post open positions on job boards and within local organizations across the country that support underrepresented groups� Target groups may include, veterans, individuals with disabilities, diversity organizations, minorities, women, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities�
DIVERSITY AWARENESS AND TRAINING
We fully recognize that equal opportunities are essential for our hiring mission� To supplement outside recruiting, Team Members complete annual training on Equal Employment Opportunity practices where we reinforce our commitment to hire and consider all candidates regardless of person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability�
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
TEAM MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
Burris Logistics believes that our Team Members are our greatest asset and as such, have a strong voice to encourage change for our enterprise� Burris Logistics leadership tracks Team Member sentiment via yearly Engagement Surveys� Key metrics that are tracked include: Safety, Immediate Supervisor, Empowerment, Pay and Benefits, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Workload, Culture, Voice, and Company Leadership�
Results are assessed by pertinent stakeholders and key takeaways are molded into Enterprise Led Strategies and Local Operational Action Plans�
SOCIAL SAFETY COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE SAFETY
Our company’s commitment to safety is people-centered� We focus on the safety culture and implement best practices to elevate Team Member skill level and decrease injury� To support safety, we have created a Team of region-specific safety professionals, including safety captains and athletic trainers, to elevate our safety standards� These professionals span the enterprise and are present in warehouses and offices across our organization�
Our offices are equipped with safety education collateral, first-aid, and AED’s� Team Members are offered training to assess and assist with workplace injuries�
PANDEMIC PREPARATIONS
In response to COVID-19, we updated our business continuity plan to ensure that we remained operational through the pandemic� We engaged in social distancing, mask-wearing, catered food, temperature checks, work-from-home policies, and on-site testing� Our protocols adhered to state and CDC guidelines focusing on deep cleaning of shared spaces and equipment as well as health screening upon building entry�
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEES (LEPC)
Trinity Logistics participates in its local emergency planning committee (LEPC) near its HQ in Delaware� LEPCs are required by FEMA to develop emergency response plans for the community with stakeholder participation� LEPCs are a tremendous resource to integrate hazmat planning and response by partnering with local governments and industries, such as the chemical sector and transportation businesses�
SOCIAL SAFETY
COMPUTER-BASED DRIVER TRAINING
The Burris Logistics Computer based training program for our fleet CDL drivers focuses on safety, defensive driving, and regulatory compliance� We have a library of over 400 videos that we deploy monthly for planned development as well as coaching/training opportunities�
TRINITY CARRIER VETTING PROCESS
Every motor carrier that Trinity chooses to work with undergoes a strict vetting process� When a carrier wants to join Trinity’s network, we first verify their authority with the FMCSA, and continue monitoring their authority and insurance information on a consistent basis�
SOCIAL COMMUNITY
UNITED WAY
In 1988, the Burris family started the Sussex County chapter of the United Way� Jack Burris, served on the United Way Board of Directors and was pivotal in merging the Sussex Country Chapter with Kent County in Delaware� Burris Logistics and its Team Members continue to contribute time and fundraising efforts to the United Way chapters in their community� Burris Logistics matches employee contribution dollar for dollar�
TRINITY FOUNDATION
The Trinity Foundation is a federally recognized independent non-profit organization founded and operated by Team Members of Trinity Logistics� Our purpose is to continually improve the lives of others by serving and investing in our communities through promoting wellness, inspired giving, and influencing our future leaders� The Trinity Foundation has been able to give over $700,000 to assist and strengthen our communities in over 100 different organizations nationwide through Team Member promotion of events to include Big Pink Volleyball, Heart and Soul 5K, and Thanksgiving for All�
SOCIAL COMMUNITY
SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION
Burris Logistics supports the Sunday Breakfast Mission with a donation of Turkeys during the Thanksgiving Holiday� These donations support the homeless, hungry, addicted, and impoverished population of Wilmington, DE�
MERIT
The Minority Engineering Regional Incentive Training program aims to get minorities involved in STEM education� Burris Logistics has contributed to this education program with financial assistance�
GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP
BURRIS LOGISTIC LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our Leadership Team is led by the CEO and 5th Generation Burris Family member, Donnan “Donnie” Burris� Reporting to Donnie are division presidents and functional service leaders� Sarah Ruffcorn is the President of Trinity Logistics, freight brokerage� Walt Tullis is the President of Honor Foods, redistribution� Supporting these brands are functional service branches led by; Don McEntaffer (EVP and CFO), Chris Cool (CHRO), Ed Krupka (CTO), and Bobby Bailey (VP of Marketing)�
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Burris Logistics takes pride in being a family-owned, family-run business� To help us ensure the highest possible value to our clients, we have assembled a Board of Directors to provide balanced, objective, professional advice� These directors represent the highest level of achievement in their respective fields and are amply qualified to guide Burris in strategic and day-to-day planning� Our current Board of Directors is set at eight members, with each member eligible to serve until they reach 70 years of age, retire, or are replaced� Outgoing Board Members remain in office until their successor has been elected and fully qualified�
GOVERNANCE INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
CYBERSECURITY
Burris Logistics recognizes the cybersecurity of information systems and data is critical to our mission and to protect against insider and external threats� We endeavor to address security in all aspects of the business from cradle to grave to detect, analyze, and respond to known and unknown cyber threats� Burris Logistics has documented and established cybersecurity policies, standards, processes and procedures, and provides ongoing role-specific training to our team members� Our cybersecurity program takes a risk-based approach based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) with a defined control set to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, data, and customer data� Burris has a dedicated security function and team overseen by our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with regular reporting to the Burris Leadership team� The functions of our security program enable the ability to identify, protect, detect, and respond to, as well as recover from, cyber threats� Key components of the cybersecurity program include:
• Asset and Configuration Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Patch Management
• Identity and Access Management
• Secure Application Development
• Continuous Logging & Monitoring
• Endpoint Security
• Third-party Risk Management
• Incident Response
Burris utilizes multiple third parties to augment our cybersecurity program, including dedicated resources for certain day-to-day operations, monitoring, and reporting� In addition, Burris ensures that our third parties provide trustworthy security for the information we share with them�
AWARDS
TRINITY LOGISTICS
• EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Rating
• Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner
• WIT Top Places for Women to Work in Transportation
• Top 100 3PL Inbound Logistics
• Top 50 Transport Topics
• Top 100 Domestic Transportation Management 3PLs Armstrong & Associates
TRINITY LOGISTICS MEMBERSHIPS:
• SmartWay Transport Partner
• Responsible Care Partner
CONTACT
POINTS OF CONTACT
GENERAL CONTACT — 800�805�8135
https://www�burrislogistics�com/partner-with-us/
WEBSITE CONCERNS
— marketing@burrislogistics�com
MEDIA INQUIRIES
— rmbailey@burrislogistics�com
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
— https://www�burrislogistics�com/partner-with-us/
Please visit our website for more information about our Leadership Team:
https://www�burrislogistics�com/why-burris/leadership/
