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Monday, July 16, 2007

SCJ Chile receives Socially Responsible Recognition


SC Johnson Chile Receives Socially Responsible Recognition

RACINE, Wis., July 16, 2007 – For the second year in a row, SC Johnson Chile has been recognized as a Top Socially Responsible Organization in Chile. SC Johnson Chile ranked third on the list by the Capital Magazine and Pro-Humana Foundation.

“This recognition as a socially responsible organization is so wonderful because it acknowledges the many ways we work to benefit our communities,” said Pedro Cieza, President for SC Johnson Americas. “SC Johnson continues to be committed to all our local communities, and it is truly an honor to be recognized in this way.”

The recognition was given to SC Johnson Chile for their support of a variety of different community programs and also a commitment to the environment. SC Johnson Chile sponsors two local schools and other community organizations, and also actively participates in recycling programs inside and outside the company.

“Congratulations to SC Johnson Chile for being recognized as a good neighbor in their community,” said Jose Latugaye, Vice President and General Manager for SC Johnson’s Southern Cluster. ”I am so proud of all who worked to earn this achievement, as it demonstrates our continued efforts to follow and live within the company’s guiding principles of environmentalism and philanthropy.”

Capital Magazine, one of the most recognized business media outlets in Chile, published the top ten companies out of a large number of companies who participated. Other winning companies included HP and Coca-Cola.

SC Johnson is a family-owned and -managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, personal care and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as EDGE®, GLADE®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, ECHO®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, and MR. MUSCLE®. The 121-year old company, with $7 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in more than 110 countries.

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