AES Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for Fifth Consecutive Year
September 19 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) was named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the fifth
consecutive year. AES is one of only four electric utilities in the
index and ranked in the 75th percentile (top quartile),
outperforming the industry average in total score, as well as the
economic, environmental and social categories. The Company also
received best in class scores in policy influence, innovation
management, environmental reporting and water related risks.
“We are pleased that our sustainability practices have been
recognized as top quartile by DJSI and RobecoSAM,” said Andrés
Gluski, AES President and Chief Executive Officer. “AES’ mission is
to improve lives by accelerating a safer and greener energy future.
To that end, we have made significant progress over the past 18
months, with the addition of 2.7 GW of natural gas and renewable
generation, coupled with the sale or retirement of 4.5 GW of
coal-fired generation, and our on-going commitment to a wide range
of social, economic and environmental initiatives.”
AES’ subsidiary in Chile, AES Gener, was also ranked in the DJSI
Chile Index for the fourth year in a row and received best in class
scores in environmental policy and management systems, and
corporate citizenship and philanthropy.
The DJSI rankings are based on the Corporate Sustainability
Assessment conducted by RobecoSAM. The annual assessment determines
which companies are better equipped to respond to emerging
opportunities and risks resulting from global sustainability
trends.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global power
company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 15 countries
through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as
thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce is
committed to operational excellence and meeting the world’s
changing power needs. Our 2017 revenues were $11 billion and we own
and manage $33 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit
www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.
AES Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and
financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are
not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead
constitute AES’ current expectations based on reasonable
assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain
material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not
limited to, our accurate projections of future interest rates,
commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal
levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our
distribution companies and operational performance at our
generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as
achievements of planned productivity improvements and incremental
growth investments at normalized investment levels and rates of
return consistent with prior experience.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in
our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and
other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results
are discussed in AES’ filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”), including, but not limited to, the risks
discussed under Item 1A “Risk Factors” and Item 7: Management’s
Discussion & Analysis in AES’ 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K
and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are
encouraged to read AES’ filings to learn more about the risk
factors associated with AES’ business. AES undertakes no obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company’s 2017 Annual
Report on Form 10-K dated on or about February 26, 2018 with the
SEC may obtain a copy (excluding Exhibits) without charge by
addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The
AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203.
Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the
reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Form 10-K may
be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at www.aes.com.
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