Roche again recognised as sustainability leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Index Donnerstag, 12. September 2013 - 16:12

Roche again recognised as sustainability leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Index

For the fifth consecutive year, Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has been recognised by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry, based on an in-depth analysis of economic, social and environmental performance. The DJSI family of indices serves as benchmark for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios. “We are proud to be recognised as the most sustainable company in our peer group worldwide. We will continue our efforts to do business in a way that contributes to help patients and society through developing new medicines and diagnostics,” said Severin Schwan, CEO of the Roche Group. "Many of today’s challenges require stakeholders to work together and new ways of doing business, such as in increasing access to healthcare around the world. We recognise we can only be successful if we embark on a strategy, where both industry and society benefit in a sustainable manner.” more

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