GE.com

21 June 2007

Focus on social and environmental issues relevant to emerging markets

FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE today released its 2007 citizenship report, highlighting the company's progress on its 2006 commitments and providing a view into its priorities for the coming year. The report, "Investing in a Sustainable Future," is the company's third, and focuses on the interdependence between business strategy and corporate citizenship, especially as it relates to social and environmental issues in emerging markets. The report can be viewed and downloaded online at www.ge.com/citizenship.

For this year’s report, GE convened a Stakeholder Report Review Panel that provided feedback on the company’s reporting process and content. The result of the engagement can be viewed in the Review Panel Commentary, published unedited in the report. Other notable content includes the release of the GE Statement of Principles on Human Rights. Finally, the report will also be available to users in its entirety or customizable by section and topic via the company’s web site at www.ge.com/citizenship. This will enable stakeholders to review specific items relevant to their area of interest. The report will be translated into French, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin).

GE welcomes direct feedback on its report at www.ge.com/citizenship. Additionally, GE will host a one-hour webcast to discuss its citizenship performance and ecomagination on June 25 at 10:00 AM EDT. The webcast will be hosted by Senior Vice President and General Counsel Brackett Denniston, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship Bob Corcoran, Vice President of Environmental Programs Steve Ramsey, Vice President of Investor Relations Dan Janki and Executive Director of Corporate Communications Gary Sheffer (U.S. dial-in: 800-659-2056 / International: 617-614-2714; Participant passcode: “GE Comms Line”). Users can access the live webcast by visiting www.ge.com/investors.

GE is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world’s toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com. General Electric, Fairfield
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GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. GE is Imagination at Work. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com.