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| Grupo ACS joins the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index Spain's biggest builder ACS has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), the Wall Street stock index including the 300 companies with the highest commitment towards sustainability. ACS has entered both the global index and the European index (DJSI EuroStoxx) following its first application, undergoing the subsequent examination of the various sustainability criteria. The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) includes the top 300 companies in the world in the field of sustainability, from around 20 leading countries, which represent 10% of the 2,500 largest companies listed on the Dow Jones World Index. ACS will be listed on both indices when stock markets open on 24 September. The presence on this index is considered by asset managers in 15 countries and it influences Investment-related decisions, because these managers use the DJSI as a benchmark when putting together portfolios focusing on sustainability. Total assets under management in keeping with DJSI criteria amount to USD 5.6 billion. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |