The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index comprises the leading companies in terms of sustainability around the world. It captures the top 10% based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria out of the biggest 2500 companies worldwide. The Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index captures the leading 20% in terms of sustainability out of the largest 600 North American companies.
The DJSI follow a best-in-class approach and include sustainability leaders from industries worldwide, serving as an important guide for investors to assess a company’s sustainability portfolio. Selection to the DJSI is based on an in-depth analysis of a company’s economic, environmental and social aspects with a focus on long-term development of corporate value.
“We never wavered from our commitment to environmental excellence and social responsibility, even though the economic climate has been challenging,” said Alcoa chairman and CEO Klaus Kleinfeld. “Our continued inclusion in one of the world’s foremost sustainability indexes is welcome recognition for our efforts.”
Continuing its proactive approach to sustainability, in August Alcoa named Kevin Anton as its chief sustainability officer with responsibility for developing a comprehensive strategy integrating all of the company’s sustainability efforts.
The company also reported a number of advances in its 2009 Sustainability Report, including:
Source: Alcoa
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