Gold Medal

The WEC Gold Medal Award for International Achievement in Sustainable Development is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition of a global company's ongoing commitment to the practice of sustainable development. Only global manufacturing, processing or service corporations that can document well implemented, outstanding and sustained success are eligible to compete for the award.

A potential applicant company must demonstrate global vision and a commitment to sustainable development through innovative application of policies, and international economic, environmental, and social responsibilities. An independent Jury of international leaders selects the Gold Medal recipient.

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HP Inc. to Receive World Environment Center’s 2017 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability
The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that its 33rd annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to HP Inc. (HP). HP will accept the Gold Medal Award on Thursday, May 11, 2017, during the Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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World Environment Center Appoints Three Global Sustainability Leaders to its Independent Gold Medal Jury
The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to welcome three new jurors to its Gold Medal Award Jury. The WEC Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development, now in its 33rd year, is a prestigious global accolade that recognizes sustainability excellence in an international company. Companies must apply for the award as part of a global competition, which culminates in the Gold Medal jury’s rigorous selection process to select a recipient.

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Call for Nominations for Jurors for World Environment Center Sustainability Award
The World Environment Center (WEC) is seeking recommendations for sustainability experts to serve as members of the independent jury to select its yearly Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. The Gold Medal Award is presented annually to a global company that demonstrates systemic commitment to sustainability in business practice.

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Nominate Your Company for the 2017 WEC Gold Medal Award for Sustainability (due Sept. 7)
Nominations are now being accepted for the World Environment Center’s (WEC) 2017 Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. The Gold Medal Award is presented annually to a global company that demonstrates systemic commitment to sustainability in business practice.

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CH2M to Receive World Environment Center 2016 Gold Medal Award on May 19

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CH2M Announced as Recipient of World Environment Center’s 2016 Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development
The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that the 2016 Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development has been awarded to CH2M, one of the world’s premier infrastructure and natural resource management companies. The award will be presented to CH2M Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Hinman on May 19, 2016 at the 32nd Annual WEC Gold Medal Gala in Washington, D.C. The Gold Medal Gala will be followed on May 20, 2016 by the WEC Gold Medal Colloquium.

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Nominate Your Company for the 2016 WEC Gold Medal Award for Sustainability (due Aug. 21)

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World Environment Center Updates Gold Medal Criteria to Reflect Advances in Corporate Sustainability

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SC Johnson to Receive World Environment Center Gold Medal Award on May 14

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SC Johnson to Receive World Environment Center's 2015 Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development Achievements

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