Awards and Recognition
Throughout its long and proud history, Roche people and products have earned a strong reputation for excellence. Here are examples of awards and other types of recognition we've received.
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Projection (NJDEP): Governor's Environmental Excellence Award (2009) The NJDEP recognized Roche's years-long, multi-faceted approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutant emissions, citing Roche's efforts toward repowering the Nutley site stationary turbine cogeneration system and the use of hybrid vehicles. |
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NJDEP: Environmental Steward (2010, 2009) Roche was recognized by NJDEP for going beyond compliance to improve the environment and ensure a sustainable future. For the second year in a row, NJDEP was impressed by a number of environmentally beneficial programs and practices implemented by Roche. Please read the release. |
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R&D Directions: Top 10 Pipelines (2004-2011) For several years, R&D Directions has recognized Roche has having one of the Top 10 Pipelines in the industry. |
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Science Magazine: Roche Ranked Among Top Industry Employers (2002-2011) Roche consistently ranks among the top 20 employers on Science Magazine's annual survey of Top 20 Employers in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry. This was the ninth consecutive year that Roche has been honored on this list. Roche was selected based on being an innovative leader in the industry, doing important, quality research and having loyal employees. |
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Med Ad News: Pharmaceutical Company of the Year (2010, 2007) Roche was named Pharmaceutical Company of the Year by Med Ad News in 2010 and 2007. Selected from a field of 50 companies, Roche was chosen due to the fact that the company is the most sustainable healthcare company worldwide and continues to show impressive results while seeing the fruits of productivity initiatives. |
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NJ BIZ Best Places to Work (2005-2006) In 2006, for the second consecutive year, Roche was ranked as one of the 50 "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" in the NJBIZ publication's second annual listing. Roche was ranked Number 17 in the large-sized company category in 2006 and was one of only 3 manufacturing companies that made the list. |
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Fortune 100 Best Companies (2005) In January 2005, Roche was named to Fortune magazine’s 2005 list of "100 Best Companies to Work For in America." According to Fortune, the two most important factors in selecting companies for the list include Fortune’s evaluation of the policies and culture of each company and the opinions of the company’s own employees. |
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AARP (2003-2006) For the last four years, Roche has made the AARP list of "Best Employers for Workers over 50." The AARP said Roche excelled in many categories including recruitment, opportunities for advancement, flexible work schedules and benefits. |
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The Independent College Fund of New Jersey (2007) The Independent College Fund of New Jersey recognized The Roche Foundation for long-time support of independent higher education in New Jersey. |








