ST. LOUIS, Dec 21, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS), the leader in providing transportation, utility, and telecommunications expense management solutions, has received a 2009 Green Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Cass is being recognized for its accomplishments in incorporating sustainability initiatives within its customers' supply chains.

Providing transportation expense management services since 1956, Cass serves many of the Fortune 500 including Caterpillar Inc., Ford Motor Company, Emerson, The Hershey Company, The Kroger Company, Macy's Inc., Whirlpool Corporation and many others.

"Even in the wake of the recession, 'sustainability' has become an essential focus for organizations that would seek to maintain their competitive advantage, protect their market share and preserve their brand image," said Andrew K. Reese, editor, Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "The 2009 Green Supply Chain Awards highlights this paradigm shift and the role of the supply chain as a key enabler of sustainability."

"Cass has long been committed to taking paper out of the process," stated John Pickering, chief operating officer, Cass' Transportation Information Services division. "It's not only good business; it aligns with our interest in being a good environmental steward."

Cass has invested heavily in technology and business processes to achieve high adoption rates of paperless processing. Cass receives the majority of its clients' invoices via electronic format and makes most payments electronically as well.

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About Cass Information Systems, Inc.

Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS) is the leading provider of transportation, utility and telecom expense management and related business intelligence services, disbursing $27 billion annually on behalf of its clients. With total assets of $1 billion, Cass is a thriving business process outsourcer focused on invoice processing, auditing and payment services. Cass is uniquely supported by Cass Commercial Bank, founded in 1906. Today, Cass Commercial Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary, providing sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000(R) Index and was recently ranked #65 on the 2009 Fortune Small Business FSB 100 list of the fastest-growing public companies in America. More information is available at http://www.cassinfo.com.

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Cass Information Systems, Inc.
Jackie Engel, 314-506-5976
jengel@cassinfo.com