Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, is proud to announce that it has retained its position as an index component on the Dow Jones Sustainable Indices (DJSI), a global benchmark for corporate responsibility and sustainability.
Launched in 1999, the DJSI World recognises leading sustainability-driven companies based on analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that Smith & Nephew has been recognised for sustainable operations having been included in the DJSI World and DJSI Europe Indices since 2002 and 2001.
In the analysis, Smith & Nephew achieved the industry best scores in the Marketing Strategy and Environmental Reporting categories with perfect scores, while also scoring highly in Climate Strategy, Occupational Health & Safety and Social Reporting. With 92% of its category scores above the industry average, the latest review illustrates Smith & Nephew’s continued excellence in sustainable business practice.
Olivier Bohuon, Chief Executive Officer of Smith & Nephew, said:
“We recognise that sustainability is part of who we are as an organisation – we cannot be successful without a core commitment to societal and environmental wellbeing. Over the years, we have developed an understanding of the challenges ahead based on our enduring commitment to economic, social and environmental stewardship, and we intend to set new and ever more challenging targets as we progress towards a sustainable enterprise.”
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About Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business dedicated to helping healthcare professionals improve people's lives. With leadership positions in Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Advanced Wound Management, Sports Medicine and Trauma & Extremities, Smith & Nephew has more 15,000 employees and a presence in more than 100 countries. Annual sales in 2016 were almost $4.7 billion. Smith & Nephew is a member of the FTSE100 (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN).
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