Core Insights - The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. released its 2024 Sustainability Update titled "On Track Together," highlighting key sustainability issues across various domains [1][3] - The report emphasizes the company's commitment to sustainability through various initiatives and recognitions received from stakeholders [3] Sustainability Performance - In fiscal 2024, Greenbrier's renewable energy usage reached 35% across the U.S. [2] - The company reused, reclaimed, or recycled 25,000 tons of materials through its railcar restoration activities [2] - The share of recycled steel purchased for new railcar manufacturing increased to 56% [2] - Local communities benefited from nearly $800,000 in charitable contributions from Greenbrier [2] Employee Engagement - Greenbrier achieved a global employee response rate of 94% in its 2024 survey, which aimed to gather feedback and insights for improvement [2] Risk Management and Compliance - A third-party automated risk management system was introduced to ensure compliance with international laws and regulations [2] Awards and Recognitions - Greenbrier received multiple sustainability awards in 2024, including recognitions from Canadian National Railway, Union Pacific, and Newsweek [2][3] Reporting Framework - The report follows the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework and references the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) [3] - Greenbrier plans to transition to the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for sustainability-related disclosures [3]

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Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, November 13:Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) : This shipping and mailing company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.6% over the last 60 days.Pitney Bowes has a PEG ratio of 1.40 compared with 3.47 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) : This railroad freight car equipment compa ...

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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – October 28, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research Wabtec Corp. (WAB) , The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) and Ryder System (R) . Industry: Transportation Equipment Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2358014/3-stocks-to-watch-from-the-transport-equipment-leasingindustry The Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry currently stands to benefit from solid investorfriendly steps. Notably, consistent shareholder-friendly initiatives in the form of dividend payo ...

The Zacks  Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry currently stands to benefit from solid investor-friendly steps. Notably, consistent shareholder-friendly initiatives in the form of dividend payouts or share buybacks imply solid financial strength of companies in the Equipment and Leasing industry. These moves boost investors’ confidence and positively impact the bottom line.On the flip side, the industry continues to grapple withchallenges, ranging from raging inflation, higher interest rates, sup ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549-1004 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024 or ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from ___________ to ___________ Commission File No. 1-13146 THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Oregon (State of Incorporation ...

GREENBRIEK NYSE: GBX 4Q24 Earnings Slides & Supplemental Information InvestorRelations@gbrx.com www.gbrx.com Forward Looking Statements This presentation and the accompanying oral presentation contain forward-looking statements, including statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us" or "our") uses words, and variations of words, such as "backlog," "believe," "capacity," "commit," "continue," "expect," "focus," "goal," "grow," "help," ...