Nasdaq Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the Sixth Consecutive Year
22 Novembre 2021 - 3:05PM
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has been named for the sixth consecutive year
to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most
prestigious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ranking
efforts. Nasdaq maintains its industry leadership as the only stock
exchange operator selected for inclusion in the 2021 North America
index, and was among eight diversified financial services companies
selected from the region.
“Nasdaq is proud to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index for the sixth consecutive year,” said Ann Dennison,
Chief Financial Officer at Nasdaq. “Our unique position at
the center of the capital markets allows us to see first-hand how
our ESG and corporate sustainability efforts have redefined our
corporate culture and deepened our commitments to champion
inclusive growth as we strive to empower our clients and
communities with strategic solutions that have measurable and
lasting impact.”
Nasdaq’s scorecard received notable improvement from the prior
year period in the following categories: Anti-Crime Policy &
Measures, Privacy Protection, Human Rights, and Sustainable
Finance. Specific sustainability efforts and disclosures
highlighted include: Nasdaq’s carbon neutrality program, climate
change, and environmental management strategy; the total community
impact of Nasdaq’s ongoing philanthropic efforts following the
launch of Nasdaq’s Purpose Initiative and relaunch of the Nasdaq
Foundation; inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
in recognition for advancing equality across its global workforce;
and earning a perfect score for the third year on the Human Rights
Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index regarding LGBTQ
workplace equality.
“We congratulate Nasdaq for being included in the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America. A DJSI distinction
is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry.
The record number of companies participating in the 2021 S&P
Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is testament to the
growing movement for ESG disclosure and transparency,” said
Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research and Data, S&P
Global.
This recognition underscores Nasdaq’s commitment to continuing
our ESG efforts and leading the shift towards more sustainable and
inclusive capital markets through our ESG-focused marketplace
solutions that help clients achieve their own ESG objectives. These
client solutions include: Nasdaq’s ESG Advisory Program; the Nasdaq
OneReport ESG reporting and workflow solution; Nasdaq Boardvantage;
the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence; the Nasdaq Sustainable Debt
Market; the Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network; and a majority stake
in Puro.earth, a marketplace for carbon removal.
For further information on Nasdaq’s ESG and corporate
sustainability initiatives, please visit: www.nasdaq.com/esg. For
more information on Nasdaq’s ESG offering for corporate clients,
please visit: www.nasdaq.com/solutions/esg-products.
About the Dow Jones Sustainability Index:
Launched in 1999, the DJSI was among the very first set of
global indices to track the largest and leading
sustainability-driven publicly listed companies. The DJSI is a
float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that measures
the performance of companies selected with ESG criteria. A key
component to select companies for inclusion in the DJSI are S&P
Global ESG Scores calculated based on the results of the Corporate
Sustainability Assessment.
About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the
capital markets and other industries. Our diverse offering of data,
analytics, software and services enables clients to optimize and
execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about
the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit
us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements:
The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements
that are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include,
but are not limited to, statements about Nasdaq’s Purpose
Initiative, the Nasdaq Foundation, and Nasdaq’s ESG or
sustainability policies, programs, products or initiatives. We
caution that these statements are not guarantees of future
performance. Actual results may differ materially from those
expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties
or other factors beyond Nasdaq's control. These factors include,
but are not limited to factors detailed in Nasdaq's annual report
on Form 10-K and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any
revisions to any forward-looking statements.
Nasdaq Media Contact:
Will Briganti(646) 964-8169william.briganti@nasdaq.com
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