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As reported in yesterday's Spectator:

ARCELORMITTAL CANADA GETS SUSTAINABILITY NOD

ArcelorMittal Canada has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the country.

Toronto-based Corporate Knights magazine named the Hamilton firm to the top position among foreign-controlled companies in Canada.

In a separate ranking, Vancouver-based Mountain Equipment Co-op topped the list. The outdoor recreation company has a store in Burlington and was honoured for its board diversity, low resource use, sustainability mandate and strong supply chain management.

The winners were recognized for their commitment to managing environmental, social and governance issues. More than 3,000 companies were assessed.

"Clearly, the ArcelorMittal group is delighted to be named and recognized for its leadership in managing its business according to the principles of sustainability," ArcelorMittal Dofasco president Juergen Schachler said in a news release.

"Making the list this year, particularly after going through challenging economic times, this shows our commitment to sustainability continues to be a priority and is a strong endorsement of ArcelorMittal's approach to managing its business in Canada."

Corporate Knights focuses on corporate social responsibility.

ArcelorMittal Canada's operations include its Hamilton-based steel-making facilities, pipe and tube plants in Hamilton, Woodstock, London, Brampton and LaSalle, Que., and slab mills and mines in Quebec. The company also operates four scrap-processing facilities -- two in Quebec, one in New Brunswick and one in Ontario.

The complete 2010 Best Corporate Citizen lists can be found here