ARAMARK Named One of The World’s Premiere Outsourced Services Providers

The Global Outsourcing 100 identifies industry leaders delivering

outsourced business services across the globe.

Philadelphia, PA, February 2013 - ARAMARK, a leader in providing professional services, has been named to the list of the world’s premiere service providers.  The company has again been named one of the Global Outsourcing 100®, the prestigious list of diversified outsourced service partners who consistently achieve excellence in outsourcing, by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

“Our ARAMARK teams are committed to creating global value through outsourcing,” said Jeff Connor, Chief Growth Officer, ARAMARK.  “We leverage our innovation and expertise to provide essential business services for our clients, allowing them to focus on what they do best and achieve their goals.  It’s the real benefit of outsourcing and we’re honored to be recognized by IAOP as being one of the world’s leading service providers.”

The 2013 Global Outsourcing 100 includes companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services – not only today’s leaders, but also tomorrow’s rising stars. Rankings are based on evaluations of a panel of independent judges organized by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

“Global competition is at an all time high, which is reflected in this year’s rankings,” said IAOP CEO Debi Hamill.  “This comes at a time when companies that outsource are scrutinizing their providers more closely.  The Global Outsourcing 100 is the only guide to help companies research and compare service providers with whom they are considering outsourcing relationships.”

About IAOP®
IAOP® is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With a global community of more than 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP® is the leading professional association for organizations and individuals involved in transforming the world of business through outsourcing, offshoring, and shared services.

Philadelphia PA, March 2013 - ARAMARK has been named by the Ethisphere Institute to the list of World's Most Ethical Companies (WME) for 2013. The Ethisphere Institute is a leading international organization dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, governance, anti-corruption and sustainability.

ARAMARK is the only global food, facility and uniform services leader named to Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies list for 2013. This is the third time the company has received the honors. The recognition is one of many that the company has recently received, including being honored by the United States National Governors Association with its Public-Private-Partnership Award for its innovative vocational training program in partnership with the Indiana Department of Correction.

"Operating with integrity, respect and to a high ethical standard at all times is core to who we are," said Eric Foss, Chief Executive Officer and President. "We are grateful that our employees worldwide embrace and live those values in all they do to serve our clients and consumers. They are the main reason we are among the World's Most Ethical Companies."

Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies designation is a recognition which highlights companies that outperform industry peers when it comes to ethical behavior. According to the Ethisphere Institute, the 2013 World's Most Ethical companies are those that truly embrace ethical business practice and demonstrate industry leadership. For 2013, more companies applied for the World's Most Ethical Companies recognition than any year in the past. Through in-depth research and a multi-step analysis, Ethisphere reviewed nominations from companies in more than 100 countries and 36 industries.

The methodology for the World's Most Ethical Companies includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.