Barrick Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 09/12/17 -- All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX)(TSX: ABX) (Barrick or the "Company") today announced that the Company has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 10th consecutive year. The Company was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 11th consecutive year.
"We are honored to be included in this highly-respected index," said Barrick President Kelvin Dushnisky. "Barrick is committed to developing partnerships with host governments and communities that transform their resources into mutual prosperity. Our inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index is a strong reflection of our determination to live up to this commitment."
Each year, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index independently evaluates more than 2,500 companies using rigorous sustainability criteria to identify the top 10 percent of performers. Companies are evaluated on a range of sustainability metrics, including governance, social performance, environment, and economic contributions-taking into account both industry-specific trends, as well as sustainability issues facing multiple sectors.
Highlights from our sustainability performance last year include:
Barrick's 2016 Responsibility Report is available at . Learn more about modern, responsible mining at barrickbeyondborders.com.
(1) Total reportable incident frequency rate (TRIFR) is a ratio calculated as follows: number of reportable injuries x 200,000 hours divided by the total number of hours worked. Reportable injuries include fatalities, lost time injuries, restricted duty injuries, and medically treated injuries.
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INVESTOR CONTACTS: Daniel Oh
Senior Vice President, Investor Engagement and Governance
+1 416 307-7474
MEDIA CONTACT: Andy Lloyd
Senior Vice President, Communications
+1 416 307-7414
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