CSRwire: Seattle-based Pacific Market International (PMI), owner of the iconic Stanley® and Aladdin® heritage brands, proudly announces the release of the company's first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report: A Cycle of Balance. Of the 175 US based companies who released reports, PMI was one of just fifteen which reported at an A-Level1, a recognized standard for corporate principles of accountability, responsibility, and sustainability.

PMI is one of twelve small to medium enterprises (SME) in the United States to publish and register a report with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) in 2010. Corporate Responsibility has been a driving force for PMI since 1983. The company was founded with a vision and dedication toward Corporate Social Responsibility and an entrepreneurial spirit permeating company culture.

"As a company, PMI never wavers from our commitment to our principles," said Rob Harris, PMI's Founder and CEO. "These principles relate to people and the environment. Our commitment to sustainable business practices and working with factories whose values and commitment to people align with ours, allows us to grow responsibly."

"For us, CSR is challenging, exciting, and rewarding, and we're proud to have achieved an A-level with our first report," said Valerie Bone, Director of Corporate Responsibility at PMI. "At PMI, we're as innovative with our CSR projects as we are with our products. We collaborate with our customers and factory partners to implement CSR improvements that balance the pressures of daily business with the needs of long-term initiatives."

To read more about these projects visit PMI's website and download the report, A Cycle of Balance, the complementary GRI Content Index Grid and PMI's Code of Conduct.

1 Based on the 2010 GRI Reports List

About PMI:

Founded in 1983, by Rob Harris, PMI manufactures, markets, and designs innovative food and beverage solutions for busy lifestyles across the globe. PMI's two most recognizable brands, Stanley® and Aladdin®, are both nearly 100 years old. Guided by principles of sustainability, community and integrity, PMI has extended these beloved brands into the future while remaining rooted in their past. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, PMI has offices in Shanghai and Manila and ownership in PMI Joinease manufacturing in China. It currently distributes its products in over 50 countries worldwide.