adidas AG included in Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for 10th
consecutive time
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - * Identified as Global Supersector Leader for 2nd consecutive time * Named as Industry Leader for 7th consecutive timeHerzogenaurach - For the 10th consecutive time, adidas AG has beenselected to join the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI), theworld's first global sustainability index family tracking theperformance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.In the category "Clothing, Accessories & Footwear", adidas AG wasrated as industry leader in sustainability issues and corporateresponsibility for the seventh time in a row.In addition, the adidas Group was named "Global Supersector Leader"2009/2010 by being identified as the top company for the sector"Personal & Household Goods" for the second consecutive time."Being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the 10thtime in a row makes us very proud. It is a strong track record of ourongoing commitment in acting responsibly as a business," said HerbertHainer, adidas Group CEO and Chairman. "This achievement is a greatrecognition of our efforts. We will continue to work on making socialand environmental needs an integral part of our business."The annual review of the DJSI family is based on a thorough analysisof corporate economic, environmental and social performance,assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management,branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards andlabour practices.For more information about DJSI please refer towww.sustainability-index.com.About the adidas GroupThe adidas Group is one of the global leaders within the sportinggoods industry, offering a broad range of products around three coresegments: adidas, Reebok and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. Headquartered inHerzogenaurach, Germany, the Group has more than 38,000 employees andgenerated sales of EUR 10.8 billion in 2008. ***Contacts:Media Relations Investor RelationsJan Runau John-Paul O'MearaChief Corporate Communications Officer Head of Investor RelationsTel.: +49 (0) 9132 Tel.: +4984-3830 (0) 9132 84-2751Kirsten Keck Dennis WeberCorporate PR Manager Investor Relations ManagerTel.: +49 (0) 9132 84-6207 Tel.: +49 (0) 9132 84-4989Katja SchreiberCorporate PR ManagerTel.: +49 (0) 9132 84-3810Please visit our corporate website: www.adidas-Group.comhttp://hugin.info/139192/R/1339543/319903.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 04.09.2009 - 11:00 Uhr
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