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Abbott Recognized on Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for Fourth Consecutive Year
Abbott Only U.S.-based Fortune 100 Health Care Manufacturer to Be Listed on Both North America and World Indexes
(CSRwire) ABBOTT PARK, IL - Sept. 4, 2008 – Abbott, the global health care company,
announced today that it was recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the
fourth consecutive year. This selection recognizes Abbott's continued
global leadership in economic, environmental and social performance.
Abbott was the only U.S.-based, Fortune 100-ranked health care
manufacturer in its category to be listed on both the North America and
World Indexes. Fortune 100 magazine rankings are based on company revenues
and reported annually.
Dow Jones Sustainability's annual review considers sustainability leaders
from each industry on a global and regional level. The DJSI indexes
involve thorough analyses of corporate governance, risk management,
climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and labor practices. The
indexes account for general and industry-specific sustainability criteria
for each of 57 industries defined according to the Industry Classification
Benchmark.
Market participants around the world watch the results of the annual
review of the DJSI family closely. Currently, asset managers in 16
countries have licensed the indexes to manage a variety of
sustainability-driven portfolios.
As a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, Abbott is among
the top 10 percent of the 2,500 largest companies worldwide in terms of
sustainability.
To learn more about Abbott's sustainability initiatives and to read or
download the company's 2007 global citizenship report, please visit www.abbott.com/citizenship.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the
discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and
medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The
company employs more than 68,000 people and markets its products in more
than 130 countries.
Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the
company's Web site at www.abbott.com.
For more information please contact:
Kurt Ebenhoch
Abbott
(847) 936-9746
www.abbott.com
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