AB Volvo is again qualified to be included on the Dow Jones sustainability indexes of the companies that are in the forefront in the world in long-term sustainable development.
As one of few Swedish companies, Volvo is included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) as well as on the Pan-European Sustainability Benchmark (DJSI STOXX).
For the fifth consecutive year, AB Volvo is on DJSI World due to the Group's sustainability efforts within financial, environmental and social issues. This means that AB Volvo is deemed to be among the top 10% of the world's best companies in terms of combining financial profitability with environmental care and concern for social aspects. AB Volvo received particularly high marks for the manner in which the company handles environmental issues and corporate governance.
For the third consecutive year, AB Volvo is on DJSI STOXX, an index comprising the leading European companies with regard to long-term sustainable development.
September 7, 2006
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