AkzoNobel reinforces its status as a global sustainability leader
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - AkzoNobel has again been recognized as one of the industry leaders onthe prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes (DJSI),reflecting the company's wholehearted commitment to improving itssustainability performance.The latest listing - published today - reveals that AkzoNobel is insecond place in the Chemicals supersector with a score of 87 percent,just 2 percent behind DSM in first place. It follows on from thecompany's second place on the ranking in 2008 and leading position in2007."The importance we attach to our DJSI ranking has been firmlyestablished and our ranking among the sustainability leaders in ourindustry is a welcome recognition for our efforts," said AkzoNobelCEO Hans Wijers. "Our motivation doesn't stem from topping rankingsor winning awards. Doing business in a sustainable way is critical toour economic future and the success of our customers. So we willcontinue to improve and put even more energy into remaining at theforefront of transforming our industry sector into a provider ofsustainable solutions"Listed on the DJSI for the last five years, AkzoNobel hassystematically reinforced its commitment to sustainability. This wasemphasized late last year when 50 percent of the long-term incentivescheme for all executives was directly linked to the company'sranking on the influential DJSI index.Other recent developments have included the introduction of a uniquecompany-wide cradle-to-gate carbon emission reduction program and theintegration of sustainability reporting into the AkzoNobel 2008Report.Regarded as one of the world's foremost sustainability indices, theDJSI World Index benchmarks the sustainability performance of leadingcompanies based on environmental, social and economic performance,including forward-looking indicators.- - -AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world's leading industrialcompanies. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply awide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals - 2008 revenuetotaled ?15.4 billion. In fact, we are the largest global paints andcoatings company. As a major producer of specialty chemicals wesupply industries worldwide with quality ingredients for life'sessentials. We think about the future, but act in the present. We'repassionate about introducing new ideas and developing sustainableanswers for our customers. That's why our 59,000 employees - who arebased in more than 80 countries - are committed to excellence anddelivering Tomorrow's Answers Today(TM).Note to editors - not for publicationFor more informationCorporate Media Relations, tel. +31 20 Corporate Investor Relations,502 7833 tel. +31 20 502 7856Contact: Oskar Bosson Contact: Huib Wurfbain, Ivar Smitshttp://hugin.info/130660/R/1339295/319777.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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