Battelle is a global science and technology enterprise that explores emerging areas of science, develops and commercializes technology, and manages laboratories for customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle:
- Is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) incorporated charitable trust formed in 1925;
- Oversees more than 20,000 employees worldwide;
- Is involved with more than 5,000 projects for about 1,100 government and industrial clients; and
- Returns a minimum of 20 percent of its net income to the communities in which it’s located to meet its obligations as a charitable trust.
Financial Information:
- Revenue for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, was $3.8 billion, an increase of $333 million over the previous fiscal year.
- Net income was $42 million, compared with $29.5 million in 2005.
- Battelle charitable distributions totaled $10 million.
Awards and Recognition:
- DOE Voluntary Protection Program STAR Status--This is the highest achievement level for DOE contractors whose operations meet the requirements for outstanding safety and health programs.
- ISO 14001:2004 Certifications—Our environmental management systems minimize any potentially harmful effects of our operations and achieve continual program and performance improvement.
- EPA National Environmental Performance Track—This is a partnership that recognizes leadership in preventing pollution at its source among participating U.S. facilities.
- America’s Safest Companies, 2006—Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is one of only ten employers to receive this annual award from Occupational Hazards magazine.
- Keep America Beautiful—A distinguished service citation for major reductions in solid waste since 2004.
- The White House “Closing the Circle” Award—Given to government sites that exhibit outstanding environmental commitment.
- National Safety Council—For significant improvement in safety performance.
- DOE Pollution Prevention Star and Best In Class Awards—Recognition of exemplary performance at DOE sites.
- EPA National WasteWise—A voluntary program recognizing organizations for eliminating municipal solid and industrial wastes. For additional information, please view the latest annual report.