CH2M HILL Among 2009 "World's Most Ethical Companies"

DENVER, CO, Apr 15 (MARKET WIRE) --
CH2M HILL, a global full-service engineering, procurement, construction,
and operations firm, announced today it has been named one of the 2009
World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. CH2M HILL
earned a coveted place on the list by going beyond legal minimums,
introducing innovative ideas to benefit the public and forcing its
competitors to follow suit by consistently upping the ante for what it
takes to be an ethical leader.

"CH2M HILL is honored to be named one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies," said Lee McIntire, CH2M HILL's Chief Executive Officer. "This
recognition is a testament to the values and integrity of our 25,000
employees who focus on respect for our customers, each other, and the
communities we serve."

With advice such as, "Integrity is the all-important prerequisite to
employment," CH2M HILL's Little Yellow Book
(www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/values.asp), written by one of the firm's
co-founders, Jim Howland, continues to guide the firm's management
practices and how the company operates and interacts with clients and
community stakeholders. Open, two-way communication at all levels of the
organization engages employee-owners in candid dialogue on how to resolve
issues and improve the firm's ethics program. CH2M HILL's GuideLine
provides a confidential way for employees to seek guidance or report
suspected ethics violations. All employees reaffirm their commitment to
uphold the firm's business conduct policy through an annual re-signing
process. Internal articles highlighting ethical dilemmas, executive
communications, "ethics moments" during meetings and training keep ethics
at the forefront of business decisions.

"Having ethics and integrity woven into the fiber of our company and
communicated at all levels of the organization makes everything else that
we do that much easier," says Margaret McLean, CH2M HILL's Chief Legal
Counsel. "CH2M HILL's strong ethics program is a differentiator for our
clients in selecting us as their service provider; it also differentiates
CH2M HILL in the recruitment and retention of top talent."

As employee-owners and members of the communities where the firm works,
CH2M HILL employees embrace all elements of corporate citizenship.
Sustainable solutions are incorporated into CH2M HILL projects and each
year the firm sets more ambitious goals for reducing its internal
environmental footprint through a rigorous Environmental Management
System. CH2M HILL partners with strategic non-governmental organizations,
including Water For People, Engineers Without Borders-USA, Engineers
Week, and a host of local community organizations, to provide financial,
in-kind, leadership and volunteer support to assist in providing clean
water, safe infrastructure, and educational outreach.

Through a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process, Ethisphere's
researchers and analysts reviewed more than 10,000 companies in order to
determine the finalists.

"CH2M HILL has proven to be one of the world leaders in upholding high
ethical standards, making it a true standout in its industry, especially
as unethical business actions and decisions grab headlines each day," said
Alex Brigham, Executive Director of the Ethisphere Institute. "The
competition for this year's list was very strong and we applaud CH2M HILL
for rising to the top. CH2M HILL recognizes that being ethical is not only
the right thing to do, it is also good business practice and leads to more
successful and profitable operations."

The methodology for the ranking 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; studying nominations from
senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers; and feedback
from consumer action groups. Ethisphere researchers further analyze
information provided by the companies through questionnaires.

CH2M HILL is one of four engineering and constructions companies on the
2009 list of approximately 100 companies. To view the complete list, visit
http://ethisphere.com/wme2009.

About CH2M HILL

Headquartered near Denver, Colo., employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global
leader in engineering, procurement, construction, management and
operations for government, civil, industrial and energy clients. With
$6.4 billion in revenue and more than 25,000 employees, CH2M HILL is an
industry-leading program management, construction management and design
firm, as ranked by Engineering News-Record (2008). The firm's work is
concentrated in the areas of energy, water, transportation,
environmental, nuclear and industrial facilities. The firm has long been
recognized as a most-admired company and leading employer, including
being named by FORTUNE as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For
(2009). Visit www.ch2mhill.com.

About Ethisphere Institute

The research-based Ethisphere Institute is a leading international
think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best
practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility,
anti-corruption and sustainability. The Institute's associated membership
group, the Ethisphere Council, is a forum for business ethics that
includes more than 200 leading corporations, universities and
institutions. The Ethisphere Council is dedicated to the development and
advancement of individuals on its membership council through increased
efficiency, innovation, tools, mentoring, advice, and unique career
opportunities. Ethisphere Magazine, which publishes the globally
recognized World's Most Ethical Companies Ranking(TM), is the quarterly
publication of the Institute. More information on the Ethisphere
Institute, including ranking projects and membership, can be found at
http://www.ethisphere.org.

CH2M HILL Contact:
Tessa Anderson
720.286.2246
Email Contact

Ethisphere Contact:
Emily Parker
212.446.1889
Email Contact

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