Reston Company A Top 'Corporate Citizen' In US: Report

RESTON, VA -- Forbes has released its Just 100 list, which recognizes the best "corporate citizens" in the United States, and Reston-based Leidos is on it.

Leidos, a defense contractor, landed at No. 62 on the list, which "ranks the largest publicly traded U.S. corporations according to seven business behaviors: worker pay and treatment, customer respect, product quality, environmental impact, ethical leadership, job creation and supporting local communities," according to a statement.

The list is based on a survey of more than 72,000 people over three years, with survey respondents placing a 23 percent important on how well a company treats its workers, 19 percent on customer service, 17 percent on environmental stewardship, 13 percent on community involvement, 10 percent on job creation and 6 percent on shareholder treatment.

"Being named to the Just 100 list is a testament to the culture of innovation at Leidos that helps us deliver for our customers and ultimately secure their trust," said Roger Krone, Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in the statement. "Our inspired, forward-thinking workforce differentiates us from our peers. I am proud of their ability to develop technical solutions that make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient for all of us."

You can view the full breakdown on how Leidos scored here.

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