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COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today was recognized as one of the world’s 100 best corporate citizens for 2010 by Corporate Responsibility in the magazine’s annual rankings. It is the 10th time in 11 years Cummins has been named to the “100 best corporate citizens” list. Cummins finished No. 11 on the magazine’s list, which is compiled after an analysis of publicly available data on the companies included in the Russell 1000 Index of the w

NORTHAMPTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3BL Media the experts in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability and cause marketing communications, today announced the launch of 3BL TV, a Web video channel focusing on news, headlines and in-depth coverage, analysis and opinion on all matters related to CSR. “With the launch of 3BL TV, 3BL Media has taken a huge leap forward in our position as a CSR-focused media company,” said Greg Schneider, co-founder and CEO, 3BL Media. &#8220

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lowe’s is the first national retailer to provide free health screenings and guidance exclusively to employees using mobile units.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN), a global leader in the development of hybrid power systems for commercial vehicles, announced today that customers using the company’s hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 30 million miles of clean, reliable service throughout the world. The more than 2,400 Eaton hybrid systems in use today are on delivery trucks, buses, refuse and utility vehicles and other commercial ap

OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Donates for Earthquake Victims in Chile

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help the victims of Chile’s devastating earthquake, The Western Union Foundation, as part of The Western Union Company’s (NYSE:WU) corporate signature program, Our World, Our Family®, announced today it will donate $50,000 to World Vision towards earthquake relief efforts. Western Union, through its global foundation, also has activated its Agent Gift Matching Program in support of Chile, matching one-for-one Agent donations from around the

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConAgra Foods announces for the first time, CRO Magazine has named the company to its 11th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Mills was named today to Corporate Responsibility magazine’s list of the “100 Best Corporate Citizens” for 2010. General Mills ranks third in the magazine’s 11th annual ranking. “General Mills strives to be one of the most socially responsible consumer food companies in the world, and we’re proud to be named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010,” said Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills. “E

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the recent earthquake that has killed more than 700 people in Chile, the General Mills Foundation has allocated $50,000 to the American Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund. An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred Saturday in the moderately populated region of Bio-Bio in central Chile about 50 miles northeast of Concepción. More than 2 million people have been affected and there is widespread property damage. General Mills does not have a

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Green Building Initiative recognized the MWV headquarters in Richmond, VA, for sustainable design and construction using the Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system.

WATERBURY, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) has been named one of “100 Best Corporate Citizens” by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. The “100 Best” list is known as the world’s top corporate responsibility ranking based on publicly-available information. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens List is based on over 360 data points in seven categories: Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights, Philanthropy, Employee Relations, Finan

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Canon Group, including Canon Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Latin America, Inc. and Canon Chile S.A., today announced that they have pledged approximately $168,000 (15 million yen) to relief efforts for Chile, following the powerful earthquake that struck the country on February 27, 2010, causing extensive damage and loss of life. To aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake victims, The Canon Group is making the donation through Red Cross Organizatio

JUNO BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FPL Group (NYSE: FPL) has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010 by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. “To be recognized as one of the top corporate citizens in the country is a tremendous honor and a tribute to FPL Group’s more than 15,000 employees. We take pride in being a company that does the right thing – environmentally, financially and socially. When President Obama helped commission our solar photovoltaic power pla

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporate Responsibility Magazine announces its 11th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List, based on publicly-available information.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & SEYMOUR, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) (“Cereplast” or “the Company”) a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced today that it has begun production at its new facility in Seymour, Indiana. The Company also announced that it has moved its corporate headquarters to offices in El Segundo, California, from Hawthorne, California. The new facility, which occupies approximately 110,000 square feet o

JUNO BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a filing with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today, Florida Power & Light Company reported delivering another year of outstanding reliability for customers in 2009 and outlined plans for continued investment in reliability and storm preparedness in 2010. FPL’s overall reliability last year continued to rank among the best in the nation as the company made significant progress on long-term efforts to strengthen the infrastructure. This

WARSAW, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biomet Orthopedics proudly announces its national sponsorship of the Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Walk. The Arthritis Walk is the Foundation’s signature event and community rallying point for its Let’s Move Together campaign. Let’s Move Together is a nationwide initiative led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. This is the fifth year Biomet has supported the Arthritis Walk®, the Arthriti

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lowe’s named the first winner of the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in Retail. The EPA's highest honor recognizes Lowe’s long-standing leadership as a retailer of energy-efficient products.

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Car insurance group Progressive is now formally reporting on its social responsibility efforts with a new Web site called “Progressive Together,” accessible at progressive.com/socialresponsibility.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint supports earthquake relief efforts in the Republic of Chile with mobile giving