If proof were needed, the financial crisis of recent months demonstrated once again the full power of global corporations. Rare are the instances when companies take responsibility for the social and environmental effects of their operations. Who won the award? Read on and find out about it.

And the winners are...

Public Eye Positive Award

Freddy Lozano and Jairo Quiroz Delgado, members of the board of mine worker’s union Sintracarbon.
This award was given to the most courageous employees for their exemplary engagement in their company.

Public Eye Global Award and Public Eye People's Award

Newmont Mining Corporation

Public Eye Swiss Award

BKW FMB Energie AG