The designation recognizes firms based on their commitment to ethical leadership, compliance practices and corporate social responsibility.

“This is a significant achievement that recognizes our company’s commitment to ethical leadership,” said AECOM President and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio.

AECOM’s Core Values establish the company’s commitment to find innovative, sustainable solutions to address environmental challenges; keep its people, clients and partners safe; contribute time and funds to support important causes throughout its communities; and, above all, serve AECOM clients with the highest ethical standards.

“We are proud that our people and our culture of ethics, integrity and caring – as well as professional and technical excellence – enables us to improve the lives of people around the world,” Dionisio said.

Ethisphere, is a research-based institute dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability.  The World’s Most Ethical Company designation is awarded to those companies that have leading ethics and compliance programs, particularly as compared to their industry peers.  This year – the fifth year Ethisphere has published the World’s Most Ethical Companies list – 110 companies received recognition.

For more information about the 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies methodology and list, visit http://ethisphere.com/2011-worlds-most-ethical-companies.

About AECOM

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 company, AECOM serves clients in approximately 125 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010.  More information on AECOM and its services can be found at aecom.com.   

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SOURCE: AECOM Technology Corporation

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