Double sustainability coup for scores in world index
October 1st 2009 Tork washroom systems
manufacturer SCA has again
been included in two prestigious
Dow Jones sustainability indexes.
The company has retained its
place in both the Dow Jones
STOXX Sustainability Index and
the Dow Jones Sustainability
WORLD Index.
SCA received outstanding
scores in a number of areas
including brand management,
environmental management
systems and human capital
development.
"It is encouraging that SCA has
been recognised internationally
for its broad commitment to
promoting long-term, sustainable
development," says Patrik
Isaksson, SCA's vice-president for
environmental affairs."Our
sustainability work comprises an
essential building block in our
global operations, and it
represents an important part of
our strategies for growth, brandbuilding
and value creation."
Companies included in the
Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
are assessed according to specific
economic, environmental and
social parameters.
Launched in 1999, the Dow
Jones Sustainability Indexes are
the first global indexes tracking
the financial performance of
sustainability-driven companies
worldwide.
Sustainability and the
environment are an integral part
of SCA's operations.
The company uses Life Cycle
Assessment for monitoring
environmental impact.
It also sets itself strict targets
for sustainability relating to
consumption of carbon dioxide,
water, raw materials sourcing and
social considerations.Contact the
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