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    The UPS Foundation Awards $1 Million to Environmental Groups Image

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    10-14-08

    The UPS Foundation Awards $1 Million to Environmental Groups

    ATLANTA, GA - October 14, 2008 - The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS [NYSE: UPS], today announced five grants totaling more than $1 million to support a variety of environmental programs and organizations worldwide.

    The grants, which i...

    UPS Joins EPA's "Climate Leaders" Program Image

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    10-07-08

    UPS Joins EPA's "Climate Leaders" Program

    ATLANTA,GA. - October 7, 2008 "“ As part of its continued commitment to sustainable business practices, UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program.

    UPS is th...

    30,000 UPS Volunteers to Deliver Community Support Image

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    10-01-08

    30,000 UPS Volunteers to Deliver Community Support

    ATLANTA,GA. - October 1, 2008 - UPS employees across the globe are rolling up their brown sleeves to do a lot more than deliver packages in October. Throughout the month, UPS employees will participate in the company’s Global Volunteer Month, giving their time, talent...

    UPS Issues New Sustainability Report Image

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    08-29-08

    UPS Issues New Sustainability Report

    ATLANTA,GA. - August 29, 2008 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) today released its sixth annual Corporate Sustainability Report with progress reports on the company's economic, social and environmental performance. The report is posted at

    UPS Women Lead the Way in Latin America Image

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    08-12-08

    UPS Women Lead the Way in Latin America

    MIAMI,FL. - August 12, 2008 - The transportation industry isn't often cited for cultivating the careers of female executives, but UPS (NYSE:UPS) is the exception.

    Women now head up operations in UPS's top markets in the Americas Region -- Ecua...

    GE (NYSE:GE) publishes Citizenship Report 2007-2008 Image

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    07-24-08

    GE (NYSE:GE) publishes Citizenship Report 2007-2008

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    GE today released its fourth annual Citizenship Report, entitled Investing and Delivering in Citizenship. The 2007-2008 report, which covers GE's worldwide operations for the 2007 fiscal year,...

     Mayor Bloomberg And GE Chairman And CEO Immelt Announce  $18 Million Grant From GE Foundation To Advance Student Achievement In New York City Public Schools Image

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    06-30-08

    Mayor Bloomberg And GE Chairman And CEO Immelt Announce $18 Million Grant From GE Foundation To Advance Student Achievement In New York City Public Schools

    NEW YORK, NY, - June 30, 2008 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt today announced that the GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of General Electric Company, has awarded the New York City Department of Education (DOE) a five-year gr...

    New UPS Services Making it Easier to Go Global, Go Green Image

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    06-18-08

    New UPS Services Making it Easier to Go Global, Go Green

    ATLANTA,GA,. - June 18, 2008 - As U.S. businesses face challenges associated with a sluggish domestic economy, many are looking to markets overseas. Two technology-enabled services from UPS (NYSE:UPS) are making it easier than ever for businesses large and small to expand be...

    Rockwell Automation Recognized As "One of World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute  Image

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    06-12-08

    Rockwell Automation Recognized As "One of World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute

    MILWAUKEE, WI - June 12, 2008 - Rockwell Automation is recognized as "one of the world's most ethical companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, a think tank that studies business ethics and corporate responsibility. The selection process included reviewing the ethical and lega...

    Rockwell Automation Highlights Benefits of Sustainable Production in Third Annual Corporate Responsibility Report Image

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    06-12-08

    Rockwell Automation Highlights Benefits of Sustainable Production in Third Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

    MILWAUKEE, WI - June 12, 2008 - Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) today announced its 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report is now available. Titled Growing Responsibly, the report reviews how Rockwell Automation's products and services help customers meet their sustainability...

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