Cargill India named as finalist in Global Award for Corporate Excellence

New Delhi | October 19, 2011

U.S. Embassy New Delhi is proud to announce that Cargill India has been selected as one of 13 finalists worldwide for the Secretary of State's prestigious 2011 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).  Cargill and the other U.S. companies were chosen as finalists from among 62 nominations submitted by American Ambassadors from around the world.  All ACE finalists are international business leaders who recognize the vital role U.S. corporations play abroad as good corporate citizens.

Cargill was recognized for its work to address food security issues and improve access to nutritious food; partnering with global organizations to prevent malnutrition in infants and children; developing innovative educational programs to benefit underprivileged children; and its efforts to maintain employee safety in the workplace.

The Secretary of State has awarded the ACE since 1999, to recognize American companies who are leaders in socially responsible activities and who contribute to the overall growth and development of the local economy in which they work.  The Department of State is committed to working with business to further these best practices worldwide and to recognize efforts to improve lives at home and abroad.  The 2011 ACE winners will be announced at the annual ceremony hosted by the Secretary of State later this fall.  In the meantime, a warm congratulations to Cargill for all its important work here in India.