Corporate | 7 September 2017 13:30

Evonik Industries AG: Evonik again included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Europe and World

DGAP-News: Evonik Industries AG / Key word(s): Sustainability

07.09.2017 / 13:30
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Evonik again included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Europe and World

Evonik has again been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Europe and DJSI World, achieving maximum results in the criteria innovation management, climate strategy and customer relationship management.

Alongside financial criteria, investors increasingly include ecological and social factors in their investment decisions. They are guided by leading sustainability indices such as the DJSI. Every year around 2,500 companies worldwide are invited to participate. In each sector the best of the participating companies are included in the DJSI. The assessment is performed by the Swiss rating agency RobecoSAM.

Company information
Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The focus on more specialty businesses, customer-orientated innovative prowess and a trustful and performance-oriented corporate culture form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. They are the lever for profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company. Evonik benefits specifically from its customer proximity and leading market positions. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world with more than 35,000 employees. In fiscal 2016, the enterprise generated sales of around EUR12.7 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about EUR2.165 billion.

Disclaimer
In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this Investor Relations News or where our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.

Contact:
Tim Lange
Head of Investor Relations
Phone +49 201 177-3150
tim.lange@evonik.com

Evonik Industries AG
Rellinghauser Straße 1-11
45128 Essen
Germany
Phone +49 201 177-01
Fax +49 201 177-3475
www.evonik.com

Supervisory Board
Dr. Werner Müller, Chairman
Executive Board
Christian Kullmann, Chairman
Dr. Harald Schwager, Deputy Chairman
Thomas Wessel
Ute Wolf

Registered Office is Essen
Register Court Essen Local Court
Commercial Registry B 19474

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Language:	English
Company:	Evonik Industries AG
	Rellinghauser Straße 1-11
	45128 Essen
	Germany
Phone:	+49 (0) 201 177-01
Fax:	+49 (0) 201 177-3475
E-mail:	investor-relations@evonik.com
Internet:	www.evonik.com
ISIN:	DE000EVNK013, XS0911405784
WKN:	EVNK01, A1TM7T
Indices:	MDAX
Listed:	Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; Luxemburg

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