DSM regains leadership in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
"We are very proud to have regained the No. 1 position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index," said Feike Sijbesma, chairman of DSM's Managing Board. "It is a recognition of our continuous efforts in sustainability, as reflected in our performance and transparent reporting. For the coming years, we will continue to pursue our ambition to be a leader in the field of sustainability, which is an important element of our strategy Vision 2010. Sustainability is increasingly important in today's world and especially now, during the economic downturn, it is essential to stay the course and continue in our efforts to contribute to a better world for people today as well as future generations."
This year, DSM once again took concrete steps to actively reduce its own and its customers' carbon footprint and fight hidden hunger and malnutrition around the world.
DSM also announced its signing of the 'United Nations Global Compact CEO Water mandate' to underline the company's commitment to water management as part of its sustainability strategy. UN's CEO Water Mandate is a leadership platform that deals with the use and conservation of water worldwide.
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