Purolator, Canada's leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded Logistics Quarterly's 2011 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Sustainability Award for demonstrating leadership in sustainable supply chain practices. Purolator received the prestigious award at Logistics Quarterly's Sustainability Study and Awards Symposium held in Toronto on July 14.

"We live and work in every neighborhood in Canada,' said Tom Schmitt, President and CEO of Purolator. 'So it just makes sense that our dedicated team of 11,500 teammates are committed to our communities and the environment. We are also proud of our collaborative relationship with Echo Global Logistics and remain committed to finding environmentally sustainable solutions to get shipments across Canada and around the world.'

As a non-asset based logistics provider, Echo leverages Purolator's comprehensive distribution network and environmentally friendly solutions to deliver on its commitment to customers. From freight consolidation services to electronic invoicing, Purolator's efforts in driving sustainable solutions across the supply chain have been instrumental in Echo's continued focus to reduce its carbon footprint.

'Echo relies on its carrier relationships to achieve the sustainability goals of its clients,' said Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics. 'Purolator's commitment and capital investment in environmental systems and technologies have enabled us to assist suppliers in achieving their green initiatives.'

In addition to operating the largest green fleet in North America, Purolator has implemented a number of environmentally friendly initiatives, including a strict no-idling rule for its drivers, environmentally responsible packaging and a route optimization program that reduces overall distances travelled by vehicles.

Logistics Quarterly's Sustainability Study and Awards Program supports innovation in sustainability and celebrates Canadian and American business supply chain excellence. The awards program evaluates 3PLs on their strategic vision regarding corporate sustainability performance, as well as their economic, environmental and societal performance.