CHICAGO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jones Lang LaSalle, the leading integrated global real estate services and money management firm, has been named one of the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in the United States by CRO magazine. The closely watched survey has gained national recognition as an indicator of best practices in the area of corporate responsibility. Jones Lang LaSalle is the only real estate services and money management firm named to the list.
"The 100 Best distinguish themselves from their peers at other large public companies by embracing higher standards -- combining strong financial performance with responsible practices on environmental and social issues," said Michael Connor, Publisher and Editor of CRO magazine. "We salute the 100 Best for their leadership roles in the field of corporate responsibility."
"We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the top corporate citizens in the United States, which reflects exactly the way we conduct business in all our operations around the world," said Colin Dyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jones Lang LaSalle. "Our goal is to be the leader in our industry by providing our clients with superior advice, solutions and results. Our focus on elements of good corporate citizenship such as community involvement, a commitment to sustainability and diversity furthers our progress toward that goal," Dyer said.
Now in its 8th year, the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list identifies companies that excel at serving a variety of stakeholders well. Companies considered for the list include U.S. firms in the Russell 1000, the S&P 500, and the Domini 400 Social Index. The list uses data from Socrates, the online social research database created by KLD Research & Analytics in Boston, an independent research firm serving investment management professionals, to put a numerical rating on companies' service to various stakeholders.
Companies are ranked on service in eight stakeholder categories: shareholders, community, governance, diversity, employees, environment, human rights, and product. Social scores use KLD's assessment of "strengths" and "concerns" demonstrated in each category. The shareholder score is based on three-year average total return (stock appreciation plus dividends) through year-end 2006.
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