PHOENIX, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named to 3BL Media's 100 Best
Corporate Citizens of 2021 ranking, recognizing outstanding
environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and
performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. This is
the second consecutive year Republic has received this
recognition.
"Sustainability, people and ethics are at the heart of
everything we do at Republic, and we are honored to be recognized
for our leadership in these areas for the second year in a row,"
said Don Slager, chief executive
officer. "Our sustainability goals and practices are integrated
into our business strategy as well as our long-term financial
targets. Most importantly, our 35,000 team members are united in
support of each other every day, as we safely and reliably serve
our customers and communities, and responsibly steward our
resources."
In addition to making progress toward the Company's ambitious
2030 sustainability goals in 2020, Republic launched Committed to
Serve, a more than $30 million
initiative supporting communities and frontline employees.
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 146 ESG
transparency and performance indicators in eight categories,
including climate change, employee relations, environment, finance,
governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG
performance, and is based on publicly available information.
"Achieving the transformational targets in the Paris Agreement
and U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in this decade requires all
companies truly embed ESG issues into the core of their business,"
said Dave Armon, CEO of 3BL Media.
"The best corporate citizens of 2021 are answering the call by
demonstrating the societal and bottom-line value of leadership and
transparency around ESG topics. They are setting ambitious goals,
outlining robust strategies for achieving them, disclosing data to
measure progress, and accounting for all stakeholders in business
decisions."
Republic Services has received other notable third-party
recognition over the last year, including Fortune's 2021 World's
Most Admired Companies, Barron's 2021 100 Most Sustainable
Companies and Forbes' 2020 Best Employers for Women, and is
certified as a Great Place to Work.
About the 100 Best Corporate Citizens Ranking
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens debuted in 1999 in Business Ethics
Magazine and appeared annually in Corporate Responsibility Magazine
for many years. 3BL Media has managed the ranking since 2018. To
compile the ranking, each company in the Russell 1000 Index is
ranked according to its transparency and performance on 146
environmental, social and governance factors.
About 3BL Media
3BL Media delivers purpose-driven communications for the world's
leading companies. Our unrivaled distribution, leadership and
editorial platforms inspire and support global sustainable
business. Learn more here.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental
services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides
superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer
and healthier world. For more information, visit
RepublicServices.com, or follow us at
Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter or
Republic Services on LinkedIn.
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