DnB NOR included in recognised sustainability index

DnB NOR has qualified for inclusion in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability
World Index (DJSI World). This means that DnB NOR is regarded as being among
the top 10 per cent within its industry worldwide in terms of sustainability. 
 
"DnB NOR is committed to corporate social responsibility and environmental
issues. The fact that we have now been included in this recognised
sustainability index represents a milestone for the Group and a recognition of
our long-term environmental and social performance," says Rune Bjerke, DnB
NOR's group chief executive. 
 
DJSI World comprises the leading companies in terms of sustainability around
the world. It captures the top 10 per cent within each industry based on
long-term economic, environmental and social criteria out of the biggest 2 500
companies worldwide. 
 
DnB NOR is one of five Norwegian companies included in the index, which is an
important tool for investors and other stakeholder groups wishing to assess
non-financial aspects of companies' operations. 
 
DnB NOR will be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI
World) with effect from 21 September 2009. 
 
Contact persons:
Trond Bentestuen, group executive vice president, Marketing and Communications,
tel: +47 950 28 448 
Kristin Voll, adviser, External Relations, tel: +47 992 47 448