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CIBC named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 19th consecutive year

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the 19th consecutive year for its responsible and sustainable business practices.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the 19th consecutive year for its responsible and sustainable business practices.
  • The DJSI is a widely recognized industry standard for measuring companies based on economic, environmental and social criteria.
  • CIBC is ranked in the 90th percentile among banks globally and was included for practices in corporate governance, greenhouse gas emissions, and talent attraction and retention, among other areas.
  • "CIBC is committed to enabling a more sustainable and equitable future and we are proud to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 19th year in a row," said Kikelomo Lawal, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, CIBC.

Dow achieves 23rd year on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

MIDLAND, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world's leading index provider focused on providing essential sustainability intelligence.

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  • MIDLAND, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world's leading index provider focused on providing essential sustainability intelligence.
  • This is the 23rd year Dow has achieved this prestigious ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.
  • Dow also remains listed on the DJSI North America Index for the 18th consecutive year.
  • The Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the DJSI World Index were launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market.

TD ranked among top banks in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) is pleased to be ranked in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the tenth consecutive year.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) is pleased to be ranked in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the tenth consecutive year.
  • The DJSI North America Index recognizes the top 20% of sustainability performers among the 600 largest companies in the U.S. and Canada based on long-term economic, environmental, and social criteria.
  • TD scored in the top 5% of banks world-wide as assessed in the 2023 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) as of December 8, 2023.
  • TD thanks its customers, colleagues, and the community it serves and congratulates all members ranked in the 2023 DJSI North America Index.

Las Vegas Sands Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) was again recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices (DJSI), with placement on the DJSI World Index for the fourth consecutive year and the DJSI North America Index for the eighth time. Sands China Ltd., the company's Asian subsidiary, was named to the DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific indices for the second consecutive year.

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  • The company was included on DJSI World for the fourth consecutive year and DJSI North America for the eighth time; subsidiary Sands China Ltd. was named to DJSI World for the second year
    LAS VEGAS, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) was again recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices (DJSI), with placement on the DJSI World Index for the fourth consecutive year and the DJSI North America Index for the eighth time.
  • Sands China Ltd., the company's Asian subsidiary, was named to the DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific indices for the second consecutive year.
  • The DJSI World Index comprises global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
  • The DJSI, including the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), were launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market.

The Cigna Group Recognized as Corporate Sustainability Industry Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 7th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health company The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) was recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) as a corporate sustainability industry leader for the seventh consecutive year.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health company The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) was recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) as a corporate sustainability industry leader for the seventh consecutive year.
  • DJSI establishes benchmark standards for corporate sustainability practices and maintains both the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America).
  • The Cigna Group was recognized on both DJSI World and DJSI North America lists.
  • The DJSI were launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market.

BMO ranked one of the most sustainable companies in North America on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The DJSI ranks companies' sustainability performance across three dimensions - Governance & Economic, Environmental, and Social.

Key Points: 
  • The DJSI ranks companies' sustainability performance across three dimensions - Governance & Economic, Environmental, and Social.
  • "BMO's commitment to sustainability is guided by our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, for our clients, colleagues and the communities we serve.
  • This goal built on a previous commitment to mobilize CAD$300 billion in capital to clients pursuing sustainable outcomes by 2025.
  • In 2022 BMO acquired Radicle Group, now BMO Radicle, a leader in sustainability advisory services and market-based solutions, and technology-driven emissions measurement and management.

UPL INCLUDED IN Dow Jones SustainabilitY WORLD and eMERGING MARKETS INDICES

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL) (BSE: 512070) (LSE: UPLL), a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, proudly announces its inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Emerging Markets Indices (DJSI).

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  • LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL) (BSE: 512070) (LSE: UPLL), a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, proudly announces its inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Emerging Markets Indices (DJSI).
  • The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is one of the globally renowned sustainability ratings for Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).
  • Similarly, the DJSI Emerging Markets Index recognizes the top 10% of the largest 800 emerging market companies, each selected for their exceptional ESG practices.
  • Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO of UPL Group, said: "We are so proud to be the first agrochemical company to be included in the DJSI World and Emerging Markets Indices.

UPL INCLUDED IN Dow Jones SustainabilitY WORLD and eMERGING MARKETS INDICES

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL) (BSE: 512070) (LSE: UPLL), a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, proudly announces its inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Emerging Markets Indices (DJSI).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL) (BSE: 512070) (LSE: UPLL), a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, proudly announces its inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Emerging Markets Indices (DJSI).
  • The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is one of the globally renowned sustainability ratings for Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).
  • Similarly, the DJSI Emerging Markets Index recognizes the top 10% of the largest 800 emerging market companies, each selected for their exceptional ESG practices.
  • Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO of UPL Group, said: "We are so proud to be the first agrochemical company to be included in the DJSI World and Emerging Markets Indices.

WuXi Biologics Named to 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

SHANGHAI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Biologics ("WuXi Bio") (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced it has been named to the 2023 S&P Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World) and DJSI Emerging Markets Index, identified as a sustainability leader by S&P Global through its Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

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  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Biologics ("WuXi Bio") (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced it has been named to the 2023 S&P Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World) and DJSI Emerging Markets Index, identified as a sustainability leader by S&P Global through its Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
  • The S&P Global CSA is an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices, covering more than 10,000 companies from around the world.
  • CSA results inform inclusion in the DJSI, the pioneering index family of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market.
  • Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, "We are very proud to be included in the DJSI World Index as well as the DJSI Emerging Markets Index.

Scotiabank ranked in the top 4 percent of banks globally for sustainability performance, included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

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Monday, December 11, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to announce it is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the sixth consecutive year.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to announce it is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the sixth consecutive year.
  • Scotiabank achieved the highest score to date among banks in North America assessed through the CSA.
  • "We are proud that Scotiabank has been recognized by S&P as a sustainability leader through inclusion in the DJSI North America Index and as the top performing North American bank to date," said Scott Thomson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank.
  • Scotiabank ranked in the top 10% of banks assessed in the categories of Climate Strategy, Corporate Governance, Information Security/Cybersecurity and Labour Practice Indicators.