SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 13, 2009--
Applied Materials, Inc. announced today that it was named to Corporate
Responsibility Officer Magazine’s 10th annual list of
“100 Best Corporate Citizens.” This marks the seventh year the company
has ranked on the prestigious list, which recognizes companies based on
their performance in seven key areas, including: Environment, Climate
Change, Human Rights, Philanthropy, Employee Relations, Financial and
Governance.
“Applied Materials has long believed in demonstrating corporate
citizenship across all aspects of our business, and we are proud to
again be recognized for our achievements and commitment to enabling a
bright future for all,” said Mark Walker, managing director for Global
Community Affairs at Applied Materials. “In today's business
environment, now more than ever, people are looking for responsible
corporate leadership. Applied has certainly demonstrated our strength in
this area for more than 40 years through innovative products,
sustainable business practices, employee involvement and corporate
philanthropy.”
“In tough times, strong reputations and transparency pack as much punch
as a strong balance sheet,” said CRO Magazine publisher Jay
Whitehead. “I applaud companies like Applied Materials who are
maintaining a high standard of corporate social responsibility practices
across the board.”
Applied Materials is committed to growing profitably and sustaining
business in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. The
company was recently recognized on FORTUNE magazine’s 2009
“World’s Most Admired Companies” list, ranking among the top five
companies in the semiconductor industry for its practices in innovation,
people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility,
quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment,
quality of products/services and global competitiveness. To learn more
about Applied Materials’ products and services and corporate social
responsibility strategy visit www.appliedmaterials.com
and the corporate citizenship
report.
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in
Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of
innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication
of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells,
flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials,
we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live.
Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
Source: Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc.
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Michael
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