BT makes it seven in a row (6-Sep-07)
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For the seventh consecutive year, BT has been recognised as the world's top telecoms company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).
The index assesses 2,500 companies worldwide, looking at corporate governance and ethical practices, investor relations, environmental management and climate change, digital inclusion, community investment, human rights, health and safety, diversity, supply chain and risk management.
BT company secretary Larry Stone said: “This is a fantastic achievement and reflects a huge effort across the company, with people working together to set and deliver on the innovative policies that drive forward our social, environmental and economic performance.”
The DJSI citation states: "Although an out-performer in most sustainability criteria, BT particularly excels in the environmental and social dimensions. The company's sustainability efforts are very much aligned with the group's wider corporate strategy.
“In addition, BT's commitment to society at large and the environment remain an important strategic focus to the firm, as illustrated by its efforts in energy efficiency and its responsible disposal of redundant equipment. “Furthermore, the group is an above-average performer with regard to addressing the issue of digital inclusion and allocates considerable resources to reduce that divide and offer affordable telecommunication solutions in emerging markets.”
- Source: BT press release
