Other major companies, however, were removed.
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Component lists will be published on the RobecoSAM website on Monday and all changes will become effective on Monday, September 19, 2016. The index, which recognizes public companies for outstanding performance across economic, environmental and social factors, is used as a reference by shareholders who consider sustainability when making investment decisions.
“Our inclusion in the 2016 DJSI North America index reflects the commitment of our associates to responsible and sustainable business practices”, said Ecolab Chairman and CEO Douglas M. Baker, Jr. RobecoSAM invited the world’s largest 3,400 companies from developed and emerging markets to take part in its annual corporate sustainability assessment.
The firms say ESG integration has gone mainstream, attracting the attention of more and more investors. The aim of the CSA methodology is to address upcoming sustainability trends that are connected to financial performance and thus raise the bar each year. The companies are evaluated on the basis of a comprehensive assessment of economic, environmental, and social contributions. “As we continue our journey to becoming a more focused and higher performing company, our corporate citizenship objectives have remained a top priority”.
Sandvik (STO:SAND) is once again selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
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“KT’s seven-consecutive entry to the DJSI global index means that it has joined the ranks of global leaders in terms of sustainable management”, said Yoon Jong-jin, a senior KT vice president, adding, “We will make all-out efforts to figure out how to contribute to the sustainability of the world beyond KT itself”. Previously Unilever was in the food products sector within the food, beverage and tobacco industry group, which the company led for 15 years.
