DSM retains leadership position in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

08-Sep-2006

In the current Dow Jones sustainability World Index, DSM once again tops the list for the Chemical Industry sector. This is the third year in a row that DSM has been named the worldwide sustainability leader in the chemical industry. According to DSM, the company was able to retain its No. 1 position because it continued to successfully integrate sustainability into its business strategy.

"We are very pleased that we have been able to retain our top position for the third year in a row," said Peter Elverding, chairman of DSM's Managing Board. "It is a clear recognition of our performance and transparent reporting in the field of sustainability and our ambition to be a sustainability leader in the industry. I especially welcome the attention that has been given to our efforts in white biotechnology, because DSM is of the opinion that innovation is key to sustainable development ."

The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index includes over 300 companies from 34 countries that rank among the top 10% in their industries in terms of corporate sustainability.

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