Synovus Named to Business Ethics '100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2006'

MONTGOMERY - Synovus has been named to the "100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2006" list by Business Ethics magazine.

The Columbus, Ga.-based diversified financial services company is the parent company of Montgomery-based Sterling Bank, which has locations in Montgomery and Prattville.

"One of the most important ways we participate in the lives of our customers is through the involvement of our people in the communities we serve," said Sterling Bank President. "Sterling Bank's support of our communities and our employees has always been one of our strongest competitive advantages."

The ranking, in its seventh year, is compiled by KLD Research & Analytics Inc., an independent research firm based in Boston. KLD's ranking is based on its survey of more than 1,100 firms.

The top 100 companies are chosen based on average scores form eight stakeholder categories: shareholder value, community giving, corporate ethics, diversity efforts, job opportunities for employees, environmental impact, human rights and product development.

The list of the top 100 companies is available on Business Ethics magazine's Web site at www.business-ethics.com.