The award reflects AECOM\u2019s commitment to acting with integrity in how it conducts business. AECOM\u2019s ethics and compliance program provides employees with a variety of training opportunities designed to reinforce and embed the company\u2019s Core Values, Code of Conduct as well as other compliance efforts into its operations.<\/p>\n
The ABEA recognizes companies that demonstrate a firm commitment to ethical practices in their everyday operations, philosophies and in response to crises and challenges. An independent panel of judges, composed of individuals with an expertise in business ethics, evaluated the nominated companies based on a clear demonstration of an executive commitment to ethics; a company commitment to conduct all business dealings with integrity and in compliance with the law; clear communications to employees on the company\u2019s ethical standards; and a means for employees, customers and other parties to bring ethical conflicts to the attention of management. Since their founding during 1994, the ABEAs have gained recognition as a significant honor with past winners including Rockwell Automation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Lockheed Martin, General Mills, Whirlpool, Hewlett-Packard and Electronic Data Systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue to drive AECOM\u2019s high standards of ethical behavior,\u201d said AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio. \u201cOur commitment to integrity forms the foundation of our company\u2019s culture and is paramount to our continued success.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ABEA is the latest accolade for AECOM in the area of business ethics. Earlier this year, Corporate Secretary<\/i> magazine named AECOM as the award winner for \u201cBest Overall Governance, Compliance and Ethics Program (small to mid-cap)\u201d as part of its annual Corporate Governance Awards competition, and the Ethisphere Institute \u2014 a leading international organization dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability \u2014 ranked AECOM as one of the \u201cWorld\u2019s Most Ethical Companies\u201d for the third consecutive year.<\/p>\n
About AECOM<\/b><\/p>\n
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500<\/i> company, AECOM serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2013. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at aecom.com\/taiwan<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NR 13-0903<\/p>\n Source: AECOM Technology Corporation<\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/p>\n Paul Dickard<\/p>\n Vice President, External Communications<\/p>\n 646-432-8473<\/p>\n