Dow Jones Index names Nokia as world's most sustainable technology
company
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Espoo, Finland - Nokia is the world's most sustainable technologycompany according to the 2009 -10 edition of the prestigious DowJones Sustainability Indexes that went live today. Already rated forseveral years as the leader within the Europe and Communicationscategories, this year Nokia was also chosen as "World TechnologySupersector Leader" making it number one across the entire globaltechnology sector.The Dow Jones Indexes are globally respected rankings of how well theworld's leading corporations are integrating sustainability intotheir businesses. Selecting components from 2,500 companies in over50 countries, the indexes are relied upon by leading institutionalinvestors.Commenting on the news, Rick Simonson, Executive Vice-President andChief Financial Officer, Nokia said, "Achieving the world number oneslot across the entire global technology industry is a greatachievement. It reflects the continued and strong commitment by Nokiaemployees to sustainable business practices. We remain committed toaction in this area because acting responsibly is not only the rightthing to do, it is also undoubtedly the best thing for our business."Nokia has been integrating environmental and sustainable activitiesinto the way it does business for more than a decade and the companyconsiders the environment in ALL of the devices it makes by reducingenvironmental impacts in packaging, energy consumption, materials andmanufacturing processes, and recyclability.Nokia works with a number of public sector bodies, NGOs and voluntarygroups to harness the power of mobile technology to addressenvironmental, social or economic issues. Some of its most recentprojects include developing dedicated mobile software that is beingused by health workers to help monitor and fight the outbreak ofdisease in Brazil, and using mobile devices and connections todelivers high quality educational materials to children in remote orunprivileged areas in Brazil, the Philippines, and South Africa.As part of its climate change strategy, Nokia is constantly workingon reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency across itsbusiness. Some of its actions include reducing travel, investing inresearch and development of new technologies using renewable energyresources, and plans to increase the usage of green electricity whichalready accounts for 25% of all energy the company consumes.The company has also built a network of energy efficient andenvironmentally sensitive offices and works across its network ofsuppliers to set and develop high environmental and social standards.Nokia's sustainability strategy has received growing externalrecognition. Earlier this year Nokia's long standing commitment toenvironmental action was recognized at the Mobile World Congress inBarcelona where the company received the GSMA's first award forOutstanding Environmental Contribution. In August, Nokia was alsochosen as India's "Green Company of the Year" in the 10th AnnualVoice and Data 100 Awards.More information on Nokia's sustainable practices can be found athttp://www.nokia.com/environment and http://www.nokia.com/corporate-responsibilityAbout NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world'sleading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people innew and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology withpersonalized services to enable people to stay close to what mattersto them. We also provide comprehensive digital map informationthrough NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services forcommunications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.Media Enquiries:NokiaCommunicationsTel. +358 7180 34900Email: press.services(at)nokia.comwww.nokia.com --- End of Message ---NOKIAP.O. Box 226
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