BASF included in Dow Jones sustainability index
Germany-based chemicals firm BASF has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) once again.
In 2008, the company led the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as best performing chemical company. The listed companies have to demonstrate continuous improvement every year with regards to sustainability and are assessed by analysts from the Sustainable Asset Management Group (SAM). This year, SAM checked the companies against almost 90 criteria. Among others, the questions referred to customer satisfaction, compliance, product stewardship and climate protection as well as occupational health and safety.
The company received special recognition from the analysts for its climate strategy, its risk and crisis management as well as its human capital development practices.
“We are very pleased that BASF is again listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index,” said Dr Ulrich von Deessen, climate protection officer and head of the company’s competence centre for environment, health and safety. “Difficult times especially show that companies which conduct their businesses sustainably and responsibly are more successful in the long-term. That’s why sustainability is a firm part of BASF’s strategy. The listing in the DJSI confirms that we are on the right path with putting this strategy into practice.”
