Signet Jewelers Named a Component of the FTSE4GOOD Environmental, Social and Governance Index
August 08 2017 - 4:31PM
Business Wire
Signet Jewelers Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: SIG), the world’s
largest retailer of diamond jewelry, has been recognized for its
corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts by being
named as a component of the FTSE4Good US and Global Indices in
2017. Signet joins this group of other publicly traded companies
with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG)
practices.
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“Signet is proud of our commitment to reducing our energy
consumption and raising our efficiency levels across our business.
Our responsible sourcing efforts have lead the industry as 1 of 4
US companies to have reported a conflict-free gold supply chain for
4 consecutive years,” said Lynn Dennison, Chief Legal, Risk and
Corporate Affairs Officer at Signet Jewelers.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the FTSE Russell’s
ESG Index, FTSE4Good. Investors around the world use the indices as
indicators to determine if investment funds and other products are
socially responsible and engage in ethical activities.
According to FTSE Russell, the last 15 years have brought a
measurable shift in the investment landscape. The inclusion of ESG
factors in investment decisions has evolved from a niche concept to
a core investment strategy among many asset managers.
Signet Jewelers’ tradition of corporate social responsibility
has always been about doing the right thing for all of our
stakeholders. This is a part of our Core Values. We firmly believe
that CSR makes our business stronger and more sustainable over the
long-term.
To learn more about Signet Jewelers Corporate Social
Responsibility please visit:
http://www.signetjewelers.com/CSRreport2016
About Signet Jewelers:
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of
diamond jewelry. Signet operates approximately 3,600 stores
primarily under the name brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The
Galleria Of Jewelry, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples and Piercing
Pagoda. Further information on Signet is available at
www.signetjewelers.com. See also www.kay.com, www.zales.com,
www.jared.com, www.hsamuel.co.uk, www.ernestjones.co.uk,
www.peoplesjewellers.com and www.pagoda.com.
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Signet JewelersInvestors:James Grant, VP Investor Relations,
+1-330-668-5412James.Grant@signetjewelers.comorMedia:David
Bouffard, VP Corporate Affairs,
+1-330-668-5369David.Bouffard@signetjewelers.com
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