DSM again amongst top leaders in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

13-Sep-2010 - Netherlands

Royal DSM N.V. is once again listed as one of the top leaders in the chemical industry sector in the Dow Jones sustainability World Index. In 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009 DSM was named the worldwide sustainability No. 1 in this sector. In 2007 and 2008 it also ranked amongst the top leaders in the sector.

"We are very proud to be listed as one of the leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index," said Feike Sijbesma, chairman of DSM's Managing Board. "It is recognition of our continuous efforts in sustainability. Our full commitment to sustainability is shown every day in our products and innovations. Sustainability is also the core value of DSM. I would like to congratulate AkzoNobel for being named this year's leader."

This year, DSM once again took concrete steps to actively reduce not only its own but also its customers' carbon footprint with products and processes. DSM introduced bio based performance materials for the automotive industry, a part of its materials portfolio was certified Cradle to Cradle® and DSM signed a joint venture agreement with Roquette for the production, commercialization and market development of bio-based succinic acid, a green chemical building block. DSM announced a breakthrough in technology to produce second generation bio fuels that are more cost effective and can become a viable alternative to both first generation bio fuels and conventional fossil fuels.

The company also extended its partnership with the United Nations World Food Program and increased the advocacy and implementation activities to fight hidden hunger and malnutrition around the world.

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