Barrick listed again in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
November 26 2020 - 10:00AM
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX) has retained its
listing in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index’s (DJSI)
World Index, ranking in the 95th percentile of all mining companies
assessed.
This is the 13th consecutive year Barrick has been
listed in the World Index, in which 2,500 companies are evaluated
against governance, social performance, environmental management
and economic contribution factors to identify the top 10 percent or
“best in class” performers in every industry. The DJSI is the
longest-running global sustainability benchmark worldwide and has
become the key reference point in sustainability investment.
Barrick scored full marks (100th percentile) in the
categories of environmental reporting, water-related risks, social
reporting and human rights, and improved its scores in policy
influence, operational eco-efficiency, biodiversity and
occupational health and safety.
President and chief executive officer Mark Bristow
said he was pleased by this objective, independent assessment of
the strong emphasis Barrick placed on sustainability issues as well
as the robustness of its approach. “At the heart of our philosophy
is the belief that our ability to operate successfully is acutely
dependent on delivering long-term value to all our stakeholders and
proactively managing our impacts on the wider environment,” he
said.
Bristow added that despite the positive recognition
by the DJSI, Barrick was far from complacent about its
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials and that it
remained a high priority for the group to enhance its
sustainability efforts and to stay at the forefront of ESG in the
industry.
Enquiries:
Investor and Media RelationsKathy du Plessis+44 20
7557 7738Email: barrick@dpapr.com
Website: www.barrick.com
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