LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products
(NYSE: APD) has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North
America Index as one of the best performing sustainable companies
for 2010/11.
Produced by Sustainable Asset Management Group (based in
Zurich, Switzerland) together with
Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Limited, the DJSI Indexes evaluate the
economic, environmental and social performance of
sustainability-driven companies across 57 industry groups. Only the
top 20 percent of the 600 largest North American companies are
ultimately selected for the DJSI North America Index.
A variety of sustainability criteria are considered in
determining the best-in-class performers, including climate change
strategies, energy consumption, human resources development,
knowledge management, stakeholder relations and corporate
governance.
"Our people are very proud to have our sustainability
accomplishments recognized by the DJSI Indexes," said John McGlade, chairman, president and chief
executive officer of Air Products. "We are proud of our performance
against our environmental goals and will continue to push to higher
levels of performance. At the same time, we're pleased to be able
to help our customers in their efforts to improve the efficiency
and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes
with our ever-expanding portfolio of gas, materials and technology
offerings and solutions."
Air Products recently released its 2010 Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) G3 Sustainability Report describing its
sustainability priorities, impacts and opportunities. Learn more at
www.airproducts.com/responsibility.
Additional information about the DJSI, including a list of all
component companies, is available at
www.sustainability-indexes.com.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy,
technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio
of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance
materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air
Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as
semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare
services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and
adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the
environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of
$8.3 billion, operations in over 40
countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements.
Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current
expectations.
SOURCE Air Products
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