Fortum receives international recognition for sustainability work
Fortum Corporation Press Release 10 September 2010
Fortum receives international recognition for sustainability work Fortum has been selected for the eighth consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). Additionally, Fortum earned a place on the DJSI Europe index. Fortum received the highest score in its specific industry for customer relationship management and for the energy efficiency and reliability of electricity generation and distribution. The company's efforts to promote safety also were recognised. "This year's assessment emphasised the early identification of occupational safety risks and the company's proactive efforts to advance safety and occupational well-being. Fortum's goal is to offer its personnel a workplace where no accidents happen. I am very pleased that Fortum improved its performance, particularly in the area of social responsibility", says Fortum's Ulla Rehell, Vice President, Sustainability. "The good availability of Fortum's power plants, its energy production structure, energy efficiency and reliability of electricity distribution are key factors in customer satisfaction, financial performance and environmental protection. Our excellent performance in these sub-areas is significant recognition of the determined, long-term work we have done", she continues. Fortum is the only Nordic energy company on the indexes The 2010 assessment included about 1,400 companies from 57 different sectors. From the electricity sector, 13 of the 105 companies assessed were included on the Dow Jones World Index, and 7 of the 20 companies assessed earned a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index. Fortum is the only Nordic energy company on both indexes. The assessment was conducted by the independent Swiss SAM Group, and it covered all areas of sustainability: economic, social and environmental responsibility. New criteria in the 2010 assessment was related to water risk management including water consumption, quality and regulation. Fortum Corporation Corporate Communications Additional information: Ulla Rehell, Vice President, Sustainability tel. +358 (0)10 45 29251, ulla.rehell@fortum.com www.sustainability-indexes.com www.fortum.com/sustainability