Electrolux Retains Industry Leadership in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux has been named Industry Leader of the Household Durables category in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). It is the eleventh consecutive year that Electrolux receives this recognition in the assessment, which is published by RobecoSAM.

"This year, Electrolux strategic framework has been updated with a company purpose and a mission that clearly show sustainability will remain a key strategic driver in the coming years," said Henrik Sundström, Head of Sustainability Affairs at Electrolux. "Our purpose – shape living for the better – is both about acting sustainably in everything we do, and focusing our efforts on what we can do to enable consumers to live more enjoyably and sustainably."

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices enable investors to integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios. At the same time they provide an effective engagement platform to encourage companies to adopt sustainable best practices. For more information, visit: www.sustainability-indices.com. 

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