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Timberland Among Top Ten '100 Best Corporate Citizens'

Timberland Among Top Ten '100 Best Corporate Citizens'

Published 05-01-06

Submitted by Timberland

STRATHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2006--For the seventh consecutive year, Timberland has been recognized bby Business Ethics Magazine as a "100 Best Corporate Citizen" for its corporate social responsibility efforts. In its Spring 2006 issue, Business Ethics Magazine reveals the results of a survey that ranks companies' performances based upon best practices in eight stakeholder categories: shareholders, community, governance, diversity, employees, environment, human rights and product.

"We are very honored by this distinction and humbled to be among such esteemed companies," said Jeffrey Swartz, Timberland's President and CEO. "Conducting our business in the most socially responsible manner and driving positive change in the industry and in the communities we operate in will continue to be among our top priorities."

Timberland received considerable recognition for its environmental stewardship, community involvement and encouragement of employee volunteerism. Timberland is ranked sixth overall and is the only apparel and footwear company in the top ten. In 2006, Timberland joins Green Mountain Coffee, Hewlett-Packard, Advanced Micro Devices, Motorola, Agilent, Salesforce.com, Cisco Systems, Dell and Texas Instruments.

In 2005, the company strengthened its commitment to manufacture products and conduct business in a socially responsible way. To reduce its environmental impact, Timberland increased its use of renewable energy and resources. In support of its concerns about human rights, Timberland worked with Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle to create a limited edition "Save Darfur" boot to raise awareness of the crisis and inspire civil and political action to help stop the genocide. Timberland also designed "Save Darfur" t-shirts and boot hangtags to inspire consumers and generate funds to help create change in the Sudan.

In 2006, the company is continuing to live by its mission to "Make it Better." In the first four months of the year alone, Timberland has engaged in several initiatives that will extend its excellence in corporate social responsibility. In January, it announced new, environmentally-friendly packaging and an industry first, a "nutritional label" for its footwear products. The label will provide consumers with fully transparent information about the manufacture of the products. On the retail front, Timberland will continue to renovate its retail stores by using recycled and recyclable materials. The company is also introducing a line of products made of organic and all natural fibers including hemp.

In April, Timberland kicked off its 9th Annual Earth Day celebrations with the unveiling of its solar array at its Ontario, California Distribution Center. The solar array will generate approximately 60% of the facility's power and will reduce its output of greenhouse gases by 480,000 pounds of carbon emissions. The solar array is one of the world's 50 largest solar panels and the first in California's Inland Empire.

For more information about Timberland's commitment to corporate social responsibility, please visit www.timberland.com.

About Timberland

Timberland (NYSE: TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland(R) products are sold worldwide through leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland(R) retail stores. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" - forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com.

Copyright Business Wire 2006

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Timberland is a global outdoor work and lifestyle brand that’s on a mission to equip and inspire a new generation to step outside and move the world forward. Based in Stratham, New Hampshire, Timberland also has international headquarters in Switzerland and Shanghai. Best known for its original yellow work boot introduced in 1973 to take on the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories made with eco-conscious innovation for people who share the brand’s passion for enjoying – and protecting – Nature.

At the heart of the Timberland® brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world. The brand has committed to plant 50 million trees worldwide by 2025, and has a bold vision for its products to have a net positive impact on Nature by 2030, giving back more than they take. To share in Timberland’s mission to step outside, work together and move the world forward, visit a Timberland® store, timberland.com or follow @timberland or @timberlandpro. Timberland is a VF Corporation brand.

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