Valmet, Finland, has been included in the Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Excellence Europe for 2017. The index contains 200 of the European stock listed companies that display the best performance in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR). 

 

Ethibel is constantly looking out for companies which may be eligible for ethical investments and to be included in its ethical investment register. From the investment register, 200 of the best companies are selected to the Ethibel Sustainability Index. Main areas of assessment are human capital, environmental management, market ethics, governance, social impact, and human rights. The assessment is based on external information sources such as sustainability reporting and company web sites. 

 

"The inclusion in the Ethibel Sustainability Index further strengthens Valmet's position as one of the global sustainability leaders. For investors, Valmet's inclusion in this index provides further assurance of the company as an ethical investment target. In its assessment, Ethibel is using only external information sources, and thus the inclusion in the index is also a recognition for Valmet's transparent and comprehensive reporting and communications around sustainability," said Anu Salonsaari-Posti, SVP, Valmet Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability.    

 

In 2016, Valmet was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices for the third consecutive year with a record high result, and in the CDP Climate A-list for its actions and strategy to mitigate climate change.  

 

The Ethibel Sustainability Index Excellence Europe includes the 200 best performing European companies in the field of corporate social responsibility. The analysis is based on research carried out by the rating agency Vigeo Eiris. Ethibel actively promotes socially responsible investing and corporate social responsibility on the financial markets. 

Read more about the ESI online.