For the sixth year in a row, Dofasco Inc. has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). Dofasco is the only steelmaker in the world listed on the DJSI World index, and one of 13 Canadian companies listed.

The sustainability ranking is based on environmental, social and economic performance, and includes more than 50 general and industry-specific criteria. Dofasco is included in the Basic Resources Sector of the index, which includes companies from the aluminum, precious metals, other non-ferrous metals and mining (diversified), industries.

"Dofasco is proud to have been listed in this global index since its inception six years ago," said Don Pether, Dofasco President and CEO. "We believe our inclusion on the index is validation of our focus on sustainability and our commitment to the triple bottom line of environmental responsibility, social well-being and financial performance."

The 2005 DJSI World Index became effective September 20, 2004, and includes more than 300 companies from 24 countries. The annual review of the DJSI World Index is conducted by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) Research's assessment of the largest 2500 companies in the Dow Jones Global Index. It rates a company's economic, environmental and social performance.

Dofasco is also a member of the FTSE4Good Index, a respected international Corporate Social Responsibility designation. This index identifies companies that are working towards environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships with stakeholders and upholding and supporting universal human rights. The FTSE Group indices provide socially responsible investors with the opportunity to gain exposure to companies like Dofasco that meet globally-recognized corporate social responsibility standards.

"We strongly believe Dofasco's focus on sustainability is an integral part of the creation of long-term, sustainable value for all our stakeholders: customers, shareholders, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we operate," said Pether.

Dofasco is leading North American steel solutions provider. Product lines include hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, Extragal^(TM), Galvalume^(TM) and tinplate flat rolled steels, as well as tubular products, laser welded blanks and Zyplex^(TM), a proprietary laminate. Dofasco's wide range of steel products is sold to customers in the automotive, construction, energy, manufacturing, pipe and tube, appliance, packaging and steel distribution industries.