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Baxter Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 19th Consecutive Year, Recognized for Its Dedication to Corporate Responsibility
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products
company, today announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index (DJSI World Index) and the Dow Jones
Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) for the 19th
consecutive year. Baxter was recognized this year for its
industry-leading performance in the following categories: policy
influence, marketing practices, environmental reporting, human rights
and occupational health and safety.
"Every day, we aspire to be a responsible corporate citizen that
prioritizes sustainable business operations, as this goes hand in hand
with our mission to save and sustain lives," said José (Joe) E. Almeida,
chairman and chief executive officer. "Being included on every DJSI
World Index for 19 consecutive years reflects our entire organization's
commitment to corporate responsibility. From reducing our environmental
footprint around the world, to providing access to healthcare in
underserved communities and fostering a Best Place to Work for our
employees, we'll continue to make positive environmental and social
differences that will be felt today, tomorrow and for generations to
come."
Since the DJSI World Index's inception in 1999, Baxter has been
distinguished by its inclusion annually -- recognized for its efforts to
drive sustainability across its global operations and enrich communities
around the world. The DJSI World Index measures the performance of
leading sustainability-driven companies globally, enabling investors to
integrate sustainability considerations in their portfolios. This is the
first global index to track leading companies on their sustainability
accomplishments based on RobecoSAM's analysis of financially relevant
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors and the S&P Dow Jones
Indices' robust index methodology. For more information about DJSI,
visit http://www.sustainability-indices.com.
Corporate Responsibility at Baxter: Making a Meaningful Difference
Worldwide
For Baxter, responsible corporate citizenship advances the company's
aspirations as a healthcare leader, sparks innovation globally and
reinforces the dedication of its employees to doing business the right
way. Baxter continues to make progress towards its 2020
Corporate Sustainability priorities and goals, which span from
reducing its environmental footprint and driving sustainability through
its global manufacturing operations, to nurturing a best place to work
and addressing healthcare needs within underserved communities. In 2018,
Baxter has been honored for its efforts as an employer of choice and a
socially responsible and sustainable business, with a number of
recognitions including Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100
Best Corporate Citizens, Forbes Magazine's 'America's Best Large
Employers,' a member of the FTSE4Good Index Series and Newsweek
Magazine's Green Ranking. To learn more about Baxter's corporate
responsibility initiatives, please visit https://www.baxter.com/our-story/corporate-responsibility.
About Baxter
Every day, millions of patients and caregivers rely on Baxter's leading
portfolio of critical care, nutrition, renal, hospital and surgical
products. For more than 85 years, we've been operating at the critical
intersection where innovations that save and sustain lives meet the
healthcare providers that make it happen. With products, technologies
and therapies available in more than 100 countries, Baxter's employees
worldwide are now building upon the company's rich heritage of medical
breakthroughs to advance the next generation of transformative
healthcare innovations. To learn more, visit www.baxter.com and
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