Milan,
14
November
2020
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11:01
Europe/Amsterdam

PIRELLI: CONFIRMED SECTOR WORLD LEADER ON THE DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDICES

Milan, 14 November 2020 – Pirelli was confirmed the world Sustainability leader in the Automobiles & Components sector on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices. This was the result of the annual review of the indices conducted by S&P Global through SAM.

The Milan headquartered group earned a total score of 84 points, compared with an average for the sector of 35.

Marco Tronchetti Provera, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Pirelli, commented: “The confirmation of Pirelli’s world leadership on the Dow Jones indices acknowledges once again the value of integrating sustainability into our company’s development strategy. The constant commitment to improving economic, social and environmental performances along the whole value chain, from the selection of suppliers to ensuring workplace health and safety, from respect for the environment to the sustainability of new products, are essential for our business model which aims to create value for all its Stakeholders.”

Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research and Data di S&P Global, said: “We congratulate Pirelli for being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe. A DJSI distinction is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry. With a record number of companies participating in the 2020 Corporate Sustainability Assessment and more stringent rules for inclusion this year, this sets your company apart and rewards your continued commitment to people and planet."

Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones sustainability indices of S&P Global are among the most significant stock market indices regarding sustainability at the world level. The annual analysis covers more than 7,300 companies and about 95% of the capitalization of the global market.

Published on: 14 November 2020, 11:01 CET