PHOENIX, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), an industry leader in U.S. recycling
and non-hazardous solid waste, scored in the 90th
percentile of the Commercial Services and Supplies sector of
the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability – North America
IndexTM (DJSI), and was named to both the 2016 DJSI
World and North America indices.
Republic is the only recycling and solid waste collection provider
in the Commercial Services and Supplies sector that is included in
the 2016 DJSI World Index. The rankings highlight Republic's
leadership in corporate governance, environmental, social and
financial aspects of sustainability.
"We are honored to be recognized on two Dow Jones Sustainability
indices, as it serves as a valuable benchmark to measure our
current progress," said Donald W.
Slager, president and CEO. "Republic collects and
responsibly manages over 100 million tons of the U.S.'s solid waste
and recycling each year, and takes very seriously our leadership
role in improving our relationship with the environment and society
while delivering financial performance to our shareholders."
Republic scored in the 90th percentile or higher on
eight of the Index's sustainability dimensions. Republic led the
sector in Climate Strategy; Materiality; Talent Attraction &
Retention; and Risk & Crisis Management. Republic's performance
demonstrates the breadth of its sustainability efforts and,
importantly, the actions that lead to strong financial performance
and competitiveness, which is the guiding principle of the DJSI
assessment.
Republic's sustainability commitments are reflected in the way
it does business and are guided by the five elements of its
sustainability platform: Operations, Materials Management,
Communities, Safety and People. Through its Blue
Planet™ sustainability platform, Republic is defining
its approach to corporate social responsibility through the
practices and programs outlined in its 2015 Sustainability
Report.
About DJSI
As the gold standard for corporate sustainability, the DJSI
recognizes the top tier of the world's largest companies from
developed and emerging markets. These select companies demonstrate
comprehensive assessment of long-term economic, governance,
environmental and social objectives, including industry-specific
sustainability trends. Only companies that lead their industries
based on this assessment are included in the indices. The indices
are created and maintained according to a systematic methodology,
allowing investors to appropriately benchmark sustainability-driven
funds and derivatives over the long term.
The DJSI are maintained collaboratively by S&P Dow Jones
Indices and RobecoSAM. Following a best-in-class approach, the
indices measure the performance of the world's sustainability
leaders. For more information, visit
http://www.djindexes.com/sustainability/ or
http://www.robecosam.com/en/sustainability-insights/about-sustainability/corporate-sustainability-assessment/review.jsp
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an
industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste.
Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies,
recycling centers, transfer stations and landfills focus on
providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal
effortless for its 14 million customers. We'll handle it from
here.™, the brand's promise, lets customers know
they can count on Republic to provide a superior experience while
fostering a sustainable Blue Planet™ for future
generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
www.republicservices.com/. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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