Published 09-17-08
Submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc.
MILWAUKEE, WI. - September 17, 2008 - Johnson Controls has again been selected to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) North America and World categories for 2008. Among the world’s leading corporate social responsibility indices, the DJSI are the first to track the financial performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. This is the fourth consecutive year Johnson Controls has been placed on both the DJSI World and DJSI North America Indexes.
DJSI members must meet rigorous economic, environmental, and social performance criteria including corporate governance, environmental policy and management, environmental and social reporting, stakeholder engagement, corporate citizenship and philanthropy.
"We are honored to receive this mark of distinction which reinforces our commitment to sustainability in accordance with Johnson Controls’ triple bottom line," said Charles A. Harvey, vice president, Diversity and Public Affairs, Johnson Controls. "Our placement in the DJSI World and North America indexes reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic performance."
DJSI World includes the top 10 percent of companies ranked by sustainability performance in each DJSI sector. Only 320 companies out of the 2,500 largest in the world are included in this year’s index.
DJSI North America includes the top 20 percent of companies in terms of sustainability performance for each DJSI sector. There are 125 out of 600 companies included in the North American index this year.
Johnson Controls has been ranked on the DJSI World and North American indexes for the past four years, reflecting the company's continuous efforts to create smart environments through ingenious solutions for the places people live, work and travel. Some examples of how the company has succeeded include:
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 137,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. For additional information, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com.
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