DGAP-News: Linde AG / Key word(s): Sustainability
Linde AG: Linde listed again in the Dow Jones Sustainability World
Index
15.09.2014 / 08:30
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Press release
Linde listed again in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Munich, 15 September 2014 - Linde AG has again been included in the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). The listing reflects the
technology group's continual improvements in sustainability performance.
Analysts recognised in particular Linde's activities in the areas of
customer relationship management, compliance, and risk and crisis
management.
"Sustainability is a cornerstone of our business model. We take great care
to use valuable resources efficiently and develop technologies that help
make our customers' processes more environmentally friendly," explains Dr
Wolfgang Büchele, Chief Executive Officer of Linde AG. "We are delighted
that our strategic approach has been recognised by independent experts."
DJSI is an internationally renowned sustainability index. It comprises the
top performing 10 percent among the 2,500 largest companies listed on the
Dow Jones Global Index. The companies are assessed by analysts at
RobecoSAM, an independent service provider specialising in sustainable
investments.
In the 2013 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of EUR 16.655
bn, making it the largest gases and engineering company in the world with
approximately 63,500 employees working in more than 100 countries
worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term
profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international
business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly
towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the
environment - in every one of its business areas, regions and locations
across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products
that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com
Further information:
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Media Relations Investor Relations
Uwe Wolfinger Dr Dominik Heger
Telephone +49.89.35757-1320 Telephone +49.89.35757-1334
Corporate Responsibility Eva Frerker
Charlotte Stange Telephone +49.89.35757-1332
Telephone +49.89.35757-1325
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Language: English
Company: Linde AG
KlosterhofstraÃe 1
80331 München
Germany
Phone: +49.89.35757-01
Fax: +49.89.35757-1075
E-mail: info@linde.com
Internet: www.linde.de
ISIN: DE0006483001
WKN: 648300
Indices: DAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime
Standard), Hamburg, München, Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in
Hannover; Terminbörse EUREX; SIX
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