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Stanley Black & Decker Named to the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North AmericaNEW BRITAIN, Conn., Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the sixth consecutive year. Stanley Black & Decker's overall score increased from 75 last year to 77 this year, which places the company in the 83rd percentile of the DJSI. To be selected for the Index, companies undergo a thorough analysis of company-wide economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, customer relationship management, product stewardship, supply chain standards and labor relations. "At Stanley Black & Decker, we appreciate the importance of Social Responsibility and constantly strive to increase our positive impact on society in every way possible," said Jim Loree, President & CEO. "Our continued inclusion on the DJSI exemplifies the Company's commitment to objectively assess and take responsibility for our environmental and social impact. We are honored to once again be acknowledged for these efforts by the DJSI." Companies are selected according to a systematic assessment that identifies the sustainability leaders in each of 57 industries. The research methodology for the Index includes general and industry-specific sustainability trends. Corporations are evaluated based on a variety of criteria including climate change strategies, energy consumption, human capital development, knowledge management, stakeholder relations and corporate governance. Stanley Black & Decker remains categorized under the Machinery and Electrical Equipment sector (IEQ). In this sector, The DJSI for North America launched in September 2005 and reviews the top 20% of the 600 largest companies in the United States and Canada in terms of economic, environmental, and social criteria. About Stanley Black & Decker About Dow Jones Sustainability Indices For Stanley Black & Decker Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150416/199180LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stanley-black--decker-named-to-the-2016-dow-jones-sustainability-index-for-north-america-300333764.html SOURCE Stanley Black & Decker |