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Abbott Recognized on Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for Fourth Consecutive Year

Abbott Only U.S.-based Fortune 100 Health Care Manufacturer to Be

08 Sep 2008 - Abbott announced that it was recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the fourth consecutive year. This selection recognizes Abbott's continued global leadership in economic, environmental and social performance.
 
According to the company, Abbott was the only U.S.-based, Fortune 100-ranked health care manufacturer in its category to be listed on both the North America and World Indexes. Fortune 100 magazine rankings are based on company revenues and reported annually.
 
Dow Jones Sustainability's annual review considers sustainability leaders from each industry on a global and regional level. The DJSI indexes involve thorough analyses of corporate governance, risk management, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and labor practices. The indexes account for general and industry-specific sustainability criteria for each of 57 industries defined according to the Industry Classification Benchmark.