Eleven finalists have been selected for the Secretary of State’s
prestigious 2012 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). These U.S.
companies were chosen from 82 nominations submitted by U.S. Ambassadors
around the world. ACE finalists recognize the vital role that U.S.
businesses play abroad as good corporate citizens that promote
sustainable development and support local community needs in the
countries where they operate. The finalists for this year are:
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Chevron in Turkmenistan: for this hydrocarbon production and
distribution company's contribution to local communities through
supporting youth entrepreneurship, cultural and athletic initiatives,
green technologies, including through partnerships with the Turkmenistan
Academy of Sciences; as well as programs to improve the lives of
farmers and foster economic transparency.
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Esso in Angola: for this hydrocarbon production and
distribution company's contribution to improving health by partnering to
combat malaria, empowering women through agricultural development
programs, fostering environmental protection through reducing greenhouse
gas emissions; and supporting employment training and advancement, and
education for youth.
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General Motors in Uzbekistan: for this automobile
manufacturer's efforts to protect the environment by improving water
quality through state-of-the art waste water treatment; provide
humanitarian assistance for victims of natural and other emergencies;
ensure that all workers in its supply chain benefit from adequate health
and safety equipment; and empower women through vocational training.
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Intel in Vietnam: for this technology company's efforts to lead
in environmental protection through the generation of electricity
through solar power; and participate in transformative educational
programs focusing on faculty and curriculum development, including
through sending local educators for university training in the United
States; and providing scholarships to disadvantaged children, youth, and
women.
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Intel in Malaysia: for this technology company's efforts to
promote clean alternative energy through use of solar panels; water
conservation, waste recycling, and reforestation; protection of
endangered species; computer literacy for adults; and educational
advancement for disadvantaged youth.
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Microsoft in Thailand: for this technology company's
partnership with local civil society organizations to improve computer
literacy; alleviate poverty through computer technology skills centers
for vocational training of youth; assist disadvantaged farmers to
enhance the marketing of their crops and expand their consumer base; and
support for student talent, creativity, and innovation.
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Microsoft in Egypt: for this technology company's efforts to
disseminate computer technology for community development in order to
empower persons with disabilities, women, and members of other
vulnerable communities; expand youth employment training and computer
literacy; help small and medium size business owners enhance marketing
through website and digital development; and promote internet safety and
security for thousands of children.
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Microsoft in India: for this technology company's efforts to
provide community technology skills for young adults in rural and
underserved communities; donate software for non-governmental
organization efforts for community development; create and disseminate
internet templates so that persons with disabilities can access public
information; and develop accessibility guides for educators, governments
and businesses to enhance learning opportunities for students with
disabilities.
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Rosalie Bay in Dominica: for this eco-resort's efforts to
support sustainable development through eco-tourism by promoting
protection of endangered sea turtles and other community environmental
protection initiatives; sourcing locally produced goods; using recycled
and sustainably produced materials, including solar and wind power
generation; and assisting local hospitals and literacy programs.
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Sorwathé in Rwanda: for this tea production company's efforts
to support adult literacy; worker association and collective bargaining
rights; lead the industry in advancing the abolition of child labor;
undertake sustainable forestry and water management; and produce
socially and environmentally responsibly grown high quality tea.
- Sustainable Mahogany Industries in Fiji: for this mahogany production company's assistance in developing the Fiji Pure Mahogany brand; supporting indigenous forest preservation and conservation through the exclusive use of sustainably produced and certified mahogany; empowering women through employment and professional advancement; and implementing exemplary occupational health and safety processes.
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