adidas AG has been selected to join the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI), the world’s first global sustainability index family tracking the performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide, for the 10th consecutive time. In the category Clothing, Accessories & Footwear, adidas AG was rated as industry leader in sustainability issues and corporate responsibility for the 7th time in a row.
In addition, the adidas Group was named Global Supersector Leader 2009/2010 by being identified as the top company for the sector Personal & Household Goods for the 2nd consecutive time.
The annual review of the DJSI family is based on a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and labour practices.
(Source: adidas Group)