Letter from MDTA’s Executive Director
I am pleased to introduce the Maryland Transportation Authority’s inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2024. This report marks a significant milestone in the MDTA’s ongoing commitment to transparency, responsibility, and environmental stewardship, and provides a comprehensive overview of our organizational impacts and opportunities. While management of ESG issues is integrated throughout MDTA’s operations – from the responsibilities of the Executive Director and Chief Officers to the work that all our employees perform each day – in this report we clearly articulate how the MDTA is addressing critical ESG impacts including organizational governance, climate change, and interactions with our customers, communities, and suppliers. With that aim, in addition to describing how the MDTA is managing these issues, the ESG Report reflects on what we have accomplished in 2024 and highlights areas in which we aim to grow in the coming years. Further, in providing transparency about our ESG practices to our stakeholders, this report works towards the MDTA’s vision of being one team connecting our customers to what matters most, and demonstrates how we are working together to live our values – diversity, integrity, innovation, safety, and customer experience. The development of this report has been a collaborative effort, involving MDTA team members from every part of the agency. This process has not only enhanced our reporting capabilities but also strengthened collaboration within our agency.
Bruce W. Gartner, Executive Director
Looking ahead, we recognize the importance of continuously advancing our ESG performance. In developing our first ESG report, we have set a foundation for our ESG efforts and uncovered areas where we can enhance the value and utility of our reporting to stakeholders. To that end, we strive to continuously mature our data and reporting capabilities in coming years. We also recognize that climate change continues to be a growing issue for society and our stakeholders. As such, in 2025, we will conduct a deeper analysis of climate change impacts and greenhouse gas emissions across our operations. As we advance our ESG efforts, we will maintain our strong organizational governance, continue to provide top-tier infrastructure, and foster greater understanding and engagement with our customers and communities. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make a positive impact for all.
Sincerely,
Bruce W. Gartner Executive Director
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