13 Sep 2013

Keppel Corporation ranked among top global sustainability leaders

Keppel Corporation is the only industrial conglomerate and one of only four Singapore companies to be listed as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) 2013/2014. The group's property arm, Keppel Land, is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year, and the DJSI Asia Pacific for the fourth consecutive year.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) is released by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Swiss-based investment firm RobecoSAM. The DJSI Asia Pacific, launched in 2009, tracks the performance of the top 20% of the 600 largest Australian, Hong Kong, Japanese, Korean, New Zealand, Singaporean and Taiwanese companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index that lead the field in terms of sustainability.

Ms Wang Look Fung, Director of Group Corporate Affairs, Keppel Corporation, said, "In our commitment to operate our businesses sustainably, Keppel is focused on identifying and managing long-term risks and opportunities which include economic, environmental and social dimensions. The company's inclusion in the DJSI Asia Pacific recognises our leadership in sustainability."

Keppel Corporation recently published its 2012 sustainability report to communicate its aspirations, plans, actions, performance and commitment to grow holistically. The report draws on internationally-recognised standards of reporting, including the Global Reporting Initiative 3.1 guidelines and AA1000 Assurance Standard 2008, and fulfils the requirements of GRI Application Level B+. The report is available at www.kepcorp.com.

The DJSI was launched in 1999 and is the longest-running global sustainability benchmark worldwide. It has become a reference point in sustainability investing for investors and companies. Corporate sustainability scores are calculated based on RobecoSAM's established research methodology that accounts for general as well as industry-specific sustainability trends and evaluates corporations based on a variety of criteria including climate change strategies, energy consumption, human resources development, knowledge management, stakeholder relations and corporate governance.

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About Keppel Corporation

With a global footprint in over 30 countries, Keppel Corporation leverages its international network, resources and talents to grow its key businesses. It aims to be the Provider of Choice for Solutions to the Offshore & Marine Industries, Sustainable Environment and Urban Living, guided by its key business thrusts of Sustaining Growth, Empowering Lives and Nurturing Communities.

The Keppel Group of Companies includes Keppel Offshore & Marine, Keppel Infrastructure, Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation (Keppel T&T) and Keppel Land, among others.

Keppel Offshore & Marine is the leader in offshore rig design, construction and repair, ship repair and conversion and specialised shipbuilding. Its Near Market, Near Customer strategy is bolstered by a global network of 20 yards and offices in the Asia Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the Caspian Sea, Middle East and the North Sea regions.

Keppel Infrastructure will drive the Group's strategy to invest in, own and operate competitive energy and related infrastructure. Keppel Infrastructure, while tapping the expertise and technology of its engineering business, will grow its power and gas, environmental and energy efficiency businesses. Keppel T&T is a leading service provider in the Asia-Pacific and Europe with businesses in logistics and data centres.

Keppel Land contributes to changing cityscapes across Asia as a choice developer with a sterling portfolio of award-winning residential developments, integrated townships and investment-grade commercial properties. Reputed for its quality and innovation hallmark, Keppel Land is committed to develop properties that harmonise with the urban and natural landscape for desirable live-work-play environments and with enduring value for the community.

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