SGS named leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

17 Sep '19

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SGS, a leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, has been named as the industry leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the sixth year. Evaluated by RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability, the company received a score of 83/100, compared with an industry sector average of 38/100.

The DJSI is a globally renowned independent benchmark that measures proven company performance across material economic, environmental and social criteria. Following a best-in-class approach, the DJSI recognises companies across all industries that outperform their peers in sustainability metrics, according to SGS.

The DJSI provides a valuable annual benchmark to assess our sustainability progress, performance and impact across economic, environmental, and social criteria. This assessment fuels our ideas and actions to improve our sustainability performance as we work to create value to society and build the standards for a better world.

“SGS is honoured to have once again been named industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. This award recognises our long-standing commitment to sustainability and demonstrates how we are using our integrated leadership approach to become a more sustainable company and maximise the positive impact we can have on society,” Frankie Ng, CEO of SGS said. (GK)

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