CTB/McGraw-Hill Awarded Green Business Certification

MONTEREY, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CTB/McGraw-Hill, a leading provider of PreK - 12 and adult education assessment solutions, announced today that the company's Corporate Headquarters in Monterey has received the Green Business Certificate from the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program. The Green Business Certificate demonstrates that CTB operates in an environmentally friendly manner, as recognized by California's leading environmental agencies, professional associates, utilities, and others. CTB's Indianapolis office has also been awarded a Green Business Certificate by the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Green Business Initiative, another program that recognizes and promotes Green business practices.

"CTB/McGraw-Hill takes environmental stewardship very seriously," said Ellen Haley, president of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "We have made a commitment to conservation and sustainability, and we're pleased to be recognized as responsible environmental citizens."

Green Business Certification demonstrates that CTB has voluntarily gone above and beyond regulatory requirements to prevent pollution and conserve resources by:

• Reducing water consumption
• Conserving energy by retrofitting lights and other equipment
• Reducing solid waste going to landfill by minimizing waste and recycling
• Implementing practices that reduce pollution and protect worker safety

According to the Monterey Bay Green Business Program, "The Green Business Program would like to recognize those businesses leading the way in the environmental field within Monterey County. Their work will inspire other businesses to follow their example. We want to show that businesses can be both green and profitable - and good members of our communities."

To learn more about the Monterey Green Business Program, visit www.montereybaygreenbusiness.org.

For more information about the Indianapolis Green Business Initiative, visit www.indygreenbusiness.com.

About CTB/McGraw-Hill

As a leading publisher of standardized and standards-based achievement tests for pre-school, elementary, middle, high school, and adult education, CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC offers a broad range of assessments, software and services. CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP). McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. Additional information is available at www.CTB.com.

SOURCE CTB/McGraw-Hill