The company was also named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for a 16th consecutive year.
The report includes a number of company firsts and records in 2020, including a record number of global patents, a record recycling rate, a record low health and safety Incidence Rate, the first virtual Hydrogen Day and the company’s key role in the first hydrogen-powered passenger train.
Launched in 1999, the indices are one of the oldest measures of corporate sustainability.
The Newsweek list, released earlier this week, is one of five recent evaluations by outside groups praising the company, its approach to sustainability or its leadership and management.
If approved by the shareholders, the amendments to the Restated Articles of Incorporation will become effective promptly after the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, along with a conforming By-law amendment.