Tim Hortons® Named Most Sustainable Canadian Corporation By Corporate Knights

Restaurant chain is the top-ranked Canadian company on Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index

OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 22, 2015 /CNW/ - Corporate Knights, the Toronto-based media and investment advisory company, today released the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) Index, featuring Tim Hortons as the top-ranked Canadian company at number 11, up from the number 22 spot in 2014.

Companies named to the Global 100 index are the top overall sustainability performers in their respective industries, selected from a starting pool of 4,609 listed companies with a market capitalization greater than $2 billion (USD). The Global 100 is determined using twelve quantitative sustainability indicators, including the amount of revenue companies generate per unit of energy consumed, the ratio of CEO to average worker pay and dedication to product and system innovation.

"We're honoured to be recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies, particularly as the top Canadian brand on the ranking" said Alexandra Cygal, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Restaurant Brands International. "Our commitment to sustainability is one of the keystones of our business and our investment in this area has contributed to our continued success in making a true difference for the individuals and communities we serve every day."

For full rankings please visit: http://www.corporateknights.com/reports/global-100

For more information about Tim Hortons commitment to sustainability and responsibility, please visit sustainabilityreport.timhortons.com. Canadian social media fans can join the conversation on Twitter or Instagram using @TimHortons and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TimHortons.

About Tim Hortons^®  Inc.
Tim Hortons, part of Restaurant Brands International, is one of North America's largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location in Canada in 1964, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. As of September 28, 2014, Tim Hortons had 4,590 systemwide restaurants, including 3,665 in Canada, 869 in the United States and 56 in the Gulf Cooperation Council. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.

About Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Restaurant Brands International is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with approximately $23 billion in system sales and over 18,000 restaurants in 100 countries. Restaurant Brands International owns two of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – Tim Hortons^® and BURGER KING^®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 50 years. 

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