Holcim a ‘Leader’ in Dow Jones Index

Ramani Kangaraarachchi

Holcim has once again been named “Leader of the Industry” in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

For the third year in succession, the globally active Group has been acknowledged as the company with the best sustainability performance in the building materials industry.

Holcim has been included in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index for five years.

Referring to the achievement, Head of Sustainability Development Holcim Sri Lanka Rathika De Silva said Holcim Sri Lanka has contributed immensely from the first year itself towards this achievement through its integrated CSR process such as the regular community programmes and special Tsunami reconstruction work of high standard.

He said that it is not an easy task to maintain the sustainability in all aspects such as environment and social implications. The recognition “Leader of the Industry” shows that Holcim meets the high expectations placed on global corporations.

The achievement is based on a further strengthening of the commitment towards sustainable development, which is being implemented consistently in line with Group strategy.

The rating confirms that Holcim successfully addresses the core sustainability issues related to the industry. Amongst others, the Group’s recycling and energy-saving strategies, its dialogue with stakeholders as well as its efforts in occupational health and safety and human capital development received top scores.