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On Monday, October
17, 2011, the U.S. Department of State announced the following
statement:
Thirteen
finalists have been selected for the Secretary of State’s
prestigious 2011 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). These
U.S. companies were chosen from 62 nominations submitted by
American Ambassadors around the world. ACE finalists are
international business leaders who recognize the vital role
that U.S. businesses play abroad as good corporate citizens.
This year’s finalists are:
-
Amway in China – for the manufacturing and
distribution company’s contribution to the overall
growth and development of the local economy in China by
building up the business acumen and human capital of
independent distributors; fostering entrepreneurship;
recruiting locally, investing in building its workforce
abilities, promoting its management staff from within;
and fostering an environment of volunteerism
-
ANOVA Food, LLC in Indonesia – for the
seafood company’s contribution to a critical component
of the economy by improving the viability of the seafood
industry in Indonesia, upgrading fish product safety,
and promoting environmental stewardship efforts which
support sustainable fishing by economically
disadvantaged fishermen
-
Archer Daniels Midland Company in Paraguay – for the
agriculture company’s investment in the local
communities’ social, environmental, and economic
sustainability through means such as improving local
transportation infrastructure; giving local farmers
access to credit and improved production resources; and
efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect
natural biospheres, and promote the sustainable use of
land
-
Cargill in India – for the agriculture company’s
work to address food security issues and improve access
to nutritious food; partnering with global organizations
to prevent malnutrition in infants and children;
developing innovative educational programs to benefit
underprivileged children; and efforts to maintain
employee safety in the workplace
-
General Motors in Uzbekistan – for the automaker’s
humanitarian assistance to displaced refugees; water
purification technology; promotion of workplace safety
in its facilities and of its local suppliers; and
contributing to the local market of skilled labor force
by enforcing merit-based hiring policies
-
Grenada Chocolate Company in Grenada – for the
chocolate micro-manufacturer’s contribution to the
sustainable growth of rural economies by establishing
Grenadian products in international markets; pioneering
agro-tourism; outstanding environmental conservation
efforts; and promotion of organic farming
-
Intel in Vietnam – for the semiconductor company’s
creation of public-private partnerships that foster
education reform, development of a skilled workforce,
increased opportunities for women in the sciences, and
promoting awareness of environmental as well as
volunteerism; reducing its environmental footprint;
spurring the adaptation of IT; and building
technological capabilities of local universities
-
Johnson & Johnson in Russia – for the health care
product manufacturer’s commitment to building local
capacity to address critical social and health problems;
contributions to improving the well-being of children;
HIV/AIDS programs; and revolutionary health information
programs for expectant and new mothers
- Joy
Global in South Africa – for the mining equipment
manufacturer’s development of the local workforce using
apprenticeship programs that provide male and female
South Africans advanced skills in technical, mechanical,
and electrical engineering disciplines; fostering
economic empowerment opportunities for those effected by
years of apartheid; and partnerships to support
vulnerable populations through a variety of means
including a child care center and a HIV/AIDS clinic
-
Procter & Gamble in Nigeria – for the consumer
products company’s efforts to improve local communities’
water supply through education and purification
technology; provision for a safe and healthy working
environment; supporting the health and well-being of new
and expectant mothers and children through mobile
clinics; and innovative educational programs for teenage
girls
-
Procter & Gamble in Pakistan – for the consumer
products company’s humanitarian assistance efforts that
provided clean drinking water, food, hygiene products,
medical care, and laundry services after unprecedented
floods in the region; sustainable partnerships to
establish a network of schools, early education
programs, and support for orphanages; implementation of
science and technology standards; reduction of carbon
dioxide emissions at its facilities; and collaboration
with universities to develop young business leaders
-
Sahlman Seafoods in Nicaragua – for the shrimp
farming company’s promotion of sustainable aquaculture
and environmental awareness in local communities;
protection of endangered species of wildlife; community
involvement by improving school facilities, providing
meals to children on non-traditional school days, and
offering free medical treatment to farm workers
-
Tiger Machinery in Russia – for the heavy equipment
manufacturer’s compliance with local and international
laws; leadership in workplace safety, skills training,
and hiring practices; contributions to increased U.S.
exports; and efforts to enhance the lives of children,
especially orphans
The
Secretary of State has awarded the ACE since 1999 to
recognize American companies who are leaders in socially
responsible activities and contribute to the overall growth
and development of the local economy in which they work. The
Department of State is committed to working with business to
further these best practices worldwide and to recognize
efforts to improve lives at home and abroad. The 2011 ACE
winners will be announced at the annual ceremony hosted by
the Secretary of State later this fall.
(Source: The U.S. Department of State, press
release Oct. 17, 2011)
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