DuPont Among The ‘Most Admired Companies’

Fortune magazine has named DuPont among the 50 “Most Admired Companies” in the world for 2010. Fortune cited the company for its innovation, financial soundness, people management, and social responsibility where DuPont ranked no. 1 in each of the categories within its industry. Overall, DuPont moved up three spots from last year to no. 49 in 2010.

Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” list is widely considered among the leading indicators on corporate reputations. Fortune surveyed 1,400 companies around the world: the Fortune 1,000, non-U.S. companies in Fortune’s Global 500 database with revenue of more than $10 billion and the top foreign companies operating in the U.S.

“There are two critical factors when it comes to a company earning the respect of its peers: leadership and performance,” says DuPont chair and CEO Ellen Kullman. “Respected companies are the pace setters when it comes to innovation, business growth and public issues. We are honored that our peers have recognized DuPont.”

Last month, Technology Review magazine selected DuPont among the 50 Most Innovative Companies. Earlier this week, Corporate Responsibility magazine included DuPont in its 100 Best Corporate Citizens selection.

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