WALTHAM, Mass., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN)  2015 Corporate Responsibility Report outlines the company's continued commitment to creating opportunities for people, striving for strong performance and building a sustainable future of limitless possibilities.  This commitment is embedded in the company's values, which emphasize trust, respect, collaboration, innovation and accountability.

The report, including a PDF download, can be viewed on the company's website at www.raytheon.com/responsibility.

"I firmly believe Raytheon's vision, values and culture give us a competitive advantage worldwide," said Raytheon Chairman and CEO Thomas A. Kennedy. "Our annual Corporate Responsibility Report details how that vision and those values provide the foundation for our efforts to build stronger communities and help shape a better future."

The highlights and accomplishments detailed in the 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report include:

Providing opportunities for people – Raytheon is focused on supporting veterans and military families through education; inspiring a new generation of students to pursue rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and strengthening programs that boost the health and well-being of our employees. Our new programs build on the success of our flagship MathMovesU^® STEM initiative, which is going strong as it enters its second decade.

Strengthening our performance – As a company, we strive to manufacture our products efficiently, safely and responsibly. We equip our employees and supply chain partners to excel. And we amplify the value of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, global growth and an environment where our people can contribute to their fullest potential.

Building a future of limitless possibilities – In 2015, we met or exceeded 14 of our 15 long-term sustainability goals. This has yielded impressive results in waste minimization, water and energy reduction, and travel/supplier greenhouse gas emissions reduction. In 2015, Raytheon received its ninth consecutive Energy Star sustained excellence award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I^TM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. Visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @raytheon.

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