UPS Named To Dow Jones Sustainability World Index For Fourth Consecutive Year
September 08 2016 - 9:30AM
UPS (NYSE: UPS) was named to the Dow Jones SustainabilityTM World
Index (DJSI World) for the fourth consecutive year and the Dow
Jones SustainabilityTM North America Index for the 12th straight
year. These indices are among the most highly-regarded metrics that
evaluate global companies on their sustainability performance and
positions UPS in the top 10 percent of sustainability performers
among the 2,500 largest companies tracked in the S&PTM Global
Broad Market Index.
“We’re proud to see the ongoing recognition of our
sustainability work by the DJSI World and North America Indices,”
said Tamara Barker, UPS chief sustainability officer and vice
president of environmental affairs. “Our commitment to
sustainability is unwavering and we have made great progress toward
numerous goals that improve the environment and make us a stronger
company.”
UPS recently announced that it reached its goal to drive 1
billion miles in its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet
by the end of 2017 more than a year early. With more than 7,200
vehicles in its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet, UPS
currently drives more than 1 million miles globally each business
day. By the end of 2016, UPS will have invested more than $750
million in its alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles
and fueling stations globally since 2009.
Companies are selected for inclusion on DJSI based on an
in-depth analysis of various economic, environmental and social
factors with an emphasis on long-term shareholder value. Created in
1999, the DJSI was the first global index to provide complex
benchmarks for measuring corporate sustainability. The use of
primary research, rules-based methodology and focus on
best-in-class companies by DJSI make these indices valuable tools
for examining leading sustainability-driven companies around the
globe. More than 3,400 companies were invited to participate in
this year’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
UPS has been honored with several other sustainability
distinctions over the past year, including:
- Recognized as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by
Ethisphere Institute for the tenth consecutive year.
- Received the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) distinction for
the second consecutive year.
- Chosen by CR Magazine as one of “100 Best Corporate Citizens”
for the seventh consecutive year.
- Named to the Civic 50 for the third time.
For more information on UPS’s sustainability initiatives, please
visit www.ups.com/sustainability.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including transporting packages and
freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. UPS is
committed to operating more sustainably – for customers, the
environment and the communities we serve around the world.
Learn more about our efforts at ups.com/sustainability.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at
ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com.
To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.
Kristen Petrella
404-828-4182
kpetrella@ups.com
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