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Arcelor Included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Arcelor has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World, one of the most important and recognized global indexes tracking the performances of the leading sustainable development-driven companies worldwide.

Arcelor has been recognized for its best-of-industry environmental performances and for its economic and social performances that exceed steel sector averages. DJSI sees Arcelor as a solid performer in terms of environmental management and reporting, and in terms of the quality of information provided to the investors and enterprise risk management. Last but not least, Arcelor is also recognized in terms of human capital development, social reporting and social standards for its suppliers.

Together with Dofasco and Posco, Arcelor is one of the three steelmakers selected in this index, which is composed of the 250 best sustainable development performers worldwide.

With the inclusion in the DJSI, Arcelor is now part of all the major existing sustainable development indices and ratings. The Arcelor Group is already included in the FTSE4Good Index Europe, the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, Ethibel's Sustainability Index and Investment Register, and Vigeo's Advanced Sustainable Performance Index.


Arcelor is a leading player of the global steel industry. With a turnover of 30 billion euros in 2004, the company holds leading positions in its main markets: automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging as well as general industry. The company — number one steel producer in Europe and Latin America - ambitions to further expand internationally in order to capture the growth potential of developing economies and offer technologically advanced steel solutions to its global customers. Arcelor employs 95,000 associates in over 60 countries. The company places its commitment to sustainable development at the heart of its strategy and ambitions to be a benchmark for economic performance, labor relations and social responsibility.