Weyerhaeuser Again Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) today announced that it is the only
building materials company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
North America, which tracks North American companies in terms of their
economic, environmental and social performance. Weyerhaeuser has been
named to the DJSI North America every year since its inception in 2005.
The DJSI follows a best-in-class approach and includes sustainability
leaders from each industry on a global and regional level. The annual
review is based on an assessment of corporate economic, environmental
and social performance, covering issues such as corporate governance,
risk management, branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain
standards and labor practices.
'We manage a precious resource ? land and trees ? to provide sustainable
products and services for the world,? said Dan Fulton, president and
chief executive officer. 'We are honored to again receive this
recognition for our work to protect the ecosystems on which we rely,
fuel human progress towards sustainable solutions, nourish the
communities in which we operate, and operate our businesses with
long-term prosperity in mind.?
The DJSI North America covers the leading 20 percent in terms of
sustainability of the 600 largest North American companies in the Dow
Jones Global Total Stock Market Index.
'We evaluate our progress towards our sustainability goals each year,?
Fulton said. 'Third-party recognition, such as the DJSI, helps affirm
that our sustainability commitments and performance are delivering the
results our stakeholders expect.?
Weyerhaeuser reports annually on our sustainability performance online
at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/sustainability.
About Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world′s largest forest products
companies, began operations in 1900. We grow and harvest trees, build
homes and make a range of forest products essential to everyday lives.
We manage our timberland on a sustainable basis in compliance with
internationally recognized forestry standards. At the end of 2009, we
employed approximately 14,900 employees in 10 countries. We have
customers worldwide and generated $5.5 billion in sales in 2009. Our
stock trades on the New York Stock exchange under the symbol WY.
Additional information about us is available at www.weyerhaeuser.com.
Weyerhaeuser Company
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