Ahold Delhaize ranks among leaders in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Zaandam, the Netherlands, August 25, 2016 - Ahold Delhaize was recognized today
in the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the first time
as a new company, ranking among the industry leaders in the Food and Staples
Retailing sector.
Ahold Delhaize received a total score of 79, well above the Food and Staples
Retailing industry average score of 44. The DJSI World is a leading benchmark
for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios.
"Inclusion in the Index strengthens my belief that as Ahold Delhaize, together
our brands can make an ever bigger difference in local communities - and the
world," said Ahold Delhaize CEO Dick Boer. " The brands* of Ahold Delhaize share
a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of customers, associates
and the communities we serve. We will continue building our sustainable
retailing strategy with a focus on promoting healthier eating, reducing food
waste and creating healthy and inclusive workplaces."
Boer noted that Ahold Delhaize performed particularly well in several
significant categories, including health & nutrition, raw material sourcing and
human capital development and with a performance well-balanced between economic,
environmental and social criteria. "This reflects the outstanding efforts and
contributions of the 375,000 associates of our local brands operating in eleven
countries," he said.
Ahold Delhaize was formed from the merger between Ahold and Delhaize Group in
July 2016. Both companies were each included as industry leaders in the Food and
Staples Retailing sector in the 2015 DJSI and have strong track records in
sustainability.
As the 2016 ranking was completed prior to the merger, Ahold and Delhaize Group
were scored separately. Their individual scores were then combined, using a
weighted calculation based on the pre-merger value of their market shares.
The DJSI World, started in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmark,
tracks the performance of the world's leading companies against economic,
environmental and social criteria.
For more information about Ahold Delhaize and its sustainable retailing priority
areas, please visit www.aholddelhaize.com/en/sustainable-retailing.
* Food Lion, Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York, Hannaford, Giant
Carlisle, Giant Landover, Peapod, bfresh, Delhaize, Red Market, Shop & go,
Albert Heijn, Etos, Gall&Gall, bol.com, Albert, Alfa-Beta, ENA, Maxi, Tempo,
Mega-Image and SuperIndo.
Cautionary notice
This press release includes forward-looking statements, which do not refer to
historical facts but refer to expectations based on management's current views
and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those
included in such statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are
not limited to, statements as to Ahold Delhaize's sustainable retailing
strategy. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties
and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Many of
these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Ahold Delhaize's
ability to control or estimate precisely, such as factors discussed in Ahold
Delhaize's public filings and other disclosures. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
the date of this press release. Ahold Delhaize does not assume any obligation to
update any public information or forward-looking statements in this press
release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required
by applicable laws.
Press release AD included in Dow Jones Sustainability Inde:
http://hugin.info/130711/R/2040737/761295.pdf
This announcement is distributed by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions on behalf of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Ahold Delhaize via GlobeNewswire
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