Recognized in Global and US Categories
BAAR, Switzerland, May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford
International plc (NYSE: WFT) today announced it has been selected
for inclusion in the Euronext Vigeo World 120 index, which is
comprised of the 120 most advanced companies in the European, North
American and Asia Pacific Regions. The Company also maintained its
inclusion in the Euronext Vigeo US 50 index. Inclusion in these
indices is effective June 1,
2016.
The Euronext Vigeo World 120 distinguishes companies achieving
the most advanced Environmental, Social and Governance
performances. Selected companies have achieved the highest scores
in the assessment model, which rates each company on nearly 330
indicators. These companies—most of which operate internationally—
are the most actively engaged in promoting compliance with
universal public standards, particularly in the field of human
rights, decent employment practices, environmental protection,
governance, business ethics and contributions to economic
development and social progress in relevant areas.
About Weatherford
Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service
companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services
to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 100
countries and has a network of approximately 1,100 locations,
including manufacturing, service, research and development, and
training facilities and employs approximately 33,100 people. For
more information, visit www.weatherford.com and connect with
Weatherford on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Weatherford Contacts
Krishna Shivram, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, +1.713.836.4610
Karen David-Green, Vice President –
Investor Relations, Corporate Marketing and Communications,
+1.713.836.7430
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