CSR +++Air Products’ (
NYSE:APD) 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report, entitled, “20│20 Focus: Delivering the Difference,” is now available at
www.airproducts.com/responsibility. The Report marks the company’s fifth consecutive year of sustainability reporting.
“Never in our history have we been better positioned to deliverhigher growth and higher returns to shareholders and provide value tosociety as an innovator and a responsible corporate citizen,” said JohnMcGlade, chairman, president and
chief executive officer.“Our gases, materials and applications expertise have been helping ourcustomers address sustainability challenges for decades. With thatstrong history, we continue to chart our path to further improve oureconomic, environmental and social performance and strengthen ourstakeholder relationships in the process.”
Air Products’ latest Corporate Responsibility Report includes:
• Mr. McGlade’s letter to stakeholders, including sustainabilityactivities and progress in 2007, as well as areas identified forfurther improvement.
• An overview of Air Products’ global operations and drivers of shareholder value.
• The company’s corporate governance practices and ethics policies.
• Programs and activities to develop and engage employees based oninnovation, integrity, diversity, respect, inclusiveness and teamwork.
• Efforts to engage suppliers and service providers who share Air Products’ commitment to ethical
business practices and provide the highest value to customers.
• Technologies and offerings from the company’s four global
businesses that enable customers to have more sustainable operations.
• Air Products’ social responsibility commitments, including employee volunteerism and philanthropic giving.
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Great publicity! However, the stock price didn't move that much in trading. Probably because it is already factored into the price. Nevertheless, almost all investors now-a-days are looking for companies with corporate social responsibilit