Bayer included in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Bayer remains “best in class” in sustainability after having renewed inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index (DJSI Europe).

Bayer has been listed continuously in the DJSI World since its inception in 1999.

The evaluation of corporate sustainability performance is performed on behalf of the index provider Dow Jones by the Swiss rating agency SAM.

Central categories assessed comprise responsible corporate governance and innovation management, environmental management and environmental performance, human resources policy and customer and supplier relations.

Inclusion in the DJSI World and DJSI Europe is based on the “best in class” principle: to warrant inclusion, it is not sufficient for companies to meet basic economic, ecological and social criteria. Rather, they must have the best sustainability performance in their sector.

The DJSI World lists the top 10% of the world's 2,500 largest listed companies (Dow Jones Global Index).

The best 20% of Europe's 600 largest listed companies qualify for the DJSI Europe.