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    UPS Once Again "World's Most Admired" Image

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    03-04-11

    UPS Once Again "World's Most Admired"

    UPS (NYSE:UPS) today was rated the "World's Most Admired" company in its industry in an annual survey conducted by FORTUNE magazine.

    UPS posted an industry score of 7.42 on the magazine's 10-point scale, a substantial margin over the 2nd place s...

    Expanding UPS Green Fleet Travels 200 Million Miles Image

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    02-28-11

    Expanding UPS Green Fleet Travels 200 Million Miles

    UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced its fleet of alternative fuel and technology delivery vehicles has driven 200 million miles since 2000. The alternative fuel fleet (AFV) now numbers more than 1,900 and another 62 vehicles have just been ordered.

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    UPS Manager in Omaha Honored for Outstanding Community Service Image

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    02-24-11

    UPS Manager in Omaha Honored for Outstanding Community Service

    UPS (NYSE: UPS) has awarded Terry Brown of Omaha, Neb., the Jim Casey Community Service Award, the company's top honor worldwide for community service.

    Brown, a UPS human resources manager, was recognized for his long-standing commitment to ser...

    Rockwell Automation 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Smart, Safe and Sustainable Manufacturing Image

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    02-18-11

    Rockwell Automation 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Smart, Safe and Sustainable Manufacturing

    Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) announced today that its newly published 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report is now available online.

    "Sustainability has evolved from a social expectation to an economic imperative. Our report highlights our pro...

    GE Partners with EPA on Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Landfill Waste Image

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    02-08-11

    GE Partners with EPA on Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Landfill Waste

    • Agreement with Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) will reduce the typical landfill waste of a refrigerator by approximately 85 percent by weight

    • Innovative technology being used by ARCA and GE is the first in the U.S.
    The UPS Foundation Donates $7 Million To Diversity Programs Image

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    02-07-11

    The UPS Foundation Donates $7 Million To Diversity Programs

    UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced grants totaling $7 million to more than 80 non-profit organizations whose mission is to support diverse populations. These grants will fund programs that develop leadership skills, promote education and encourage inclusion of all individuals.

    UPS Supports American Red Cross with Logistics Expertise Image

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    01-11-11

    UPS Supports American Red Cross with Logistics Expertise

    UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a charitable initiative to create Logistics Emergency Teams (LETs) for American Red Cross chapters in Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans and the San Francisco Bay area, expanding the reach of the company's urgent humanitarian relief program. Through...

    For Second Consecutive Year, UPS No. 1 On 'Climate Counts' Scorecard Image

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    12-08-10

    For Second Consecutive Year, UPS No. 1 On 'Climate Counts' Scorecard

    For the second year running, UPS (NYSE:UPS) has earned the top score in the consumer shipping sector on the annual "Climate Counts" scorecard. UPS also received the 9th highest score across all industries among the 143 ranked companies.

    UPS rank...

    UPS Awards $1.9 Million To Environmental Groups Image

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    11-18-10

    UPS Awards $1.9 Million To Environmental Groups

    The UPS Foundation (NYSE:UPS) today announced nine grants totaling nearly $2 million dedicated to environmental programs and organizations worldwide.

    The UPS Foundation grants will address issues of climate change, renewable energy, resource con...

    27-Year Teacher Honored With National Literacy Award Image

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    11-01-10

    27-Year Teacher Honored With National Literacy Award

    Today, The UPS Store® and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation announced Margaret King as the winner of the second-annual Alferd Williams Literacy Award. This award, created as part of the Toys...

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