Duke Energy Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index World List for Second Year in a Row
Duke Energy’s leadership in sustainable business practices was recognized for a second year in a row through placement on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World).
Announced today, the 2011 DJSI World recognizes the top 10 percent of the leading sustainability performers among the largest 2,500 companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index.
In the electricity sector, 102 utilities from around the world were evaluated for consideration. Thirteen were selected.
Duke Energy was also named today to the DJSI for North American companies in the electric utility sector for the sixth consecutive year.
“Being named to the DJSI World list for a second year and the DJSI for North American companies for the sixth year is a tribute to our employees’ dedication to conducting business in a way that is good for people, the planet, and profits,” said James E. Rogers, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We have invested $7 billion in cleaner generation technologies over the past five years — allowing us to retire almost 3,500 megawatts of older, dirtier coal units by 2015 — and will invest an additional $5 billion over the next decade to ensure a more sustainable energy future.
“As we grow through our merger with Progress Energy,” Rogers continued, “we will remain focused on becoming the best utility in the U.S. by maintaining our strong emphasis on environmental, social and economic leadership.” Read more
