Aramark Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

PHILADELPHIA, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the $15 billion global provider of award-winning services in food, facilities management and uniforms, is featured in a new Business Roundtable report highlighting the commitment of America's CEOs to incorporate sustainability into their business practices—all in an effort to lead the way toward a more sustainable future.

"Create, Grow, Sustain: Leading by Example," details the sustainability efforts of companies through a series of testimonials from top CEOs, and provides insight into how companies like Aramark are leading the way on effective environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

"At Aramark we apply our passion and commitment to service excellence to develop innovative practices that have positive impacts on our business, our environment and our communities," said Eric J. Foss, Aramark Chairman, President and CEO. "We have a deep respect for the environment and our values of integrity and respect guide our mission to enrich and nourish lives every day."

In the report, Aramark's approach to environmental sustainability and its efforts around purchasing, waste, building operations and transportation are discussed. The report also provides information about Aramark's animal welfare commitments, including purchasing only cage-free eggs by 2020 and crate-free pork by 2017.

The annual Business Roundtable sustainability report, now in its eighth year, showcases how companies across the spectrum work to address environmental and energy challenges – while driving increased economic growth and job creation.

Learn more about Aramark's efforts here. For more information on "Create, Grow, Sustain: Leading by Example" and Business Roundtable efforts to build an environmentally sustainable future, visit http://brt.org/issues/energy-environment.

About Aramark  Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play.  United by a passion to serve, our more than 270,000 employees deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 22 countries around the world every day.  Aramark is recognized among the Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE and the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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