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Denver, Colo. – May 12, 2008  
Marathon Oil Company recognizes ARCADIS' Winning Health and Safety Culture
 
 

ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering company, announced today that it received the "Living Our Values" Award from Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) at the Company's Living Our Values Global Awards and Recognition Ceremony in Houston.

"Marathon is proud to recognize ARCADIS for its innovative approach and proven success in building an inclusive, ethical and safe workplace," said Doug Rogers, Marathon's vice president, Health, Environment and Safety (HES). Marathon received a record 157 nominations this year in five categories.

Marathon Oil Company honored ARCADIS with its Contractor HES Recognition Award – Large Contractor at the Recognition Ceremony. ARCADIS was the only one of Marathon's large environmental consultants – and one of 15 large contractors from all business areas, including the Turner Industries Group and Halliburton (the other finalists) – to be nominated for this prestigious award. ARCADIS provides a wide range of services to Marathon at its facilities across the country. ARCADIS has contract employees located within the Findlay operations facility who serve as Marathon project managers and designers. Jamie Coppola, the ARCADIS Principal-In-Charge for the Marathon account, received the award from Marathon CEO and President Clarence Cazalot in front of the approximately 200 Marathon top executives and employees who attended the event, which was also webcast worldwide to all Marathon locations.

"There is no greater testament to our H&S commitment and culture than to be recognized in this manner by one of our key clients," Environment Division President Gary Coates stated.

About Marathon Oil Corporation
Marathon Oil Corporation hosts its annual Living Our Values Award and Recognition Ceremony to recognize Marathon work teams, individual departments and contractors for their work in putting Marathon's corporate values into action. This year, a record 157 nominations were received in the categories of Ethics/Integrity, Health, Environment and Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, Philanthropy/Community Outreach, Diversity, and Supplier Diversity. For more information at Marathon, visit the Company's web site at www.marathon.com.

About ARCADIS
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and facilities, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 12,000 employees and over $2 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.


 

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