(LYNCHBURG, Va. – December 5, 2019) –  BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) has been named to Investor’s Business Daily’s 50 Best Environmental, Social and Governance Companies list. The publication recognized companies with superior environmental, social and governance ratings in addition to strong fundamental and technical performance.

Among companies with environmental, social and governance ratings of AAA or AA from MSCI ESG Research as of Sept. 11, 2019, the 50 companies had the highest IBD composite ratings, reflecting broad strength in fundamental and technical areas linked to price performance.

“We are honored to be recognized for a culture that places a high value on beneficial environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices,” said BWXT President and Chief Executive Office Rex Geveden. “We believe that financial and ESG objectives can be achieved simultaneously, and we are proud of the resulting successes in our operations, business outcomes and community relationships.”

BWXT has a unique and leading role in the nuclear industry. The products it delivers to government and commercial customers provide security and reliable energy. The benefits of nuclear energy as a clean energy source include providing long-lasting electricity to millions of homes in North America alone, with near-zero carbon emissions. BWXT sees the capabilities that nuclear energy possesses to power large cities, communities and transportation as well as its current and potential influence in modern medicine and space exploration. The company also contributes to a cleaner environment through its work on major U.S. Department of Energy environmental management projects.

Learn more about BWXT’s environmental, social and governance practices here.

About BWXT

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical and management services to support the U.S. government in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 11 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, BWXT joint ventures provide management and operations at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

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