Akzo Nobel tops independent sustainability ranking
Akzo Nobel has been ranked as the chemicals industry leader on the Dow Jones sustainability World Indexes (DJSI), recognizing the company's ongoing commitment to improving its social responsibility performance. Rated on the index for the third successive year, Akzo Nobel again improved its average score in the individual indicators and achieved a best-ever overall mark, thus becoming the global sector leader for the chemicals industry.
Commenting on the company's leadership ranking, CEO Hans Wijers said: "This is a clear message, based on independent research, that our strategy is paying off. As a company we are well positioned to deliver sustainable solutions for our customers, while at the same time creating top-line growth. The top rating on the DJSI World Index represents important recognition for the company and is testament to the collective effort made by our employees around the world to embrace sustainable business practices."
Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes are the first global indexes tracking the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.
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