BOSTON, December 14, 2023 – Today Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) announced its continued inclusion as an index component of the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row.
This inclusion recognizes Orbia's commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices across its operations. The DJSI are widely considered among the most respected global benchmarks for sustainability leadership in evaluating companies on a comprehensive set of ESG criteria relevant to their industry.
In 2023, 13,000 companies worldwide were invited to complete the CSA, but only 3,500 companies were eligible for inclusion in any DJSI. Orbia is has been listed on the DJSI MILA Pacific Alliance Index since 2019. This year, the DJSI MILA Pacific Alliance Index includes 61 companies.
"This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business and advancing life around the world," said Tania Rabasa Kovacs, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs at Orbia. “Transparency is the foundation of all sustainability journeys, ensuring accuracy and accountability. Verification of our ESG efforts by the DJSI and others is critical to empowering our stakeholders to trust our progress and make informed decisions to guide advancement towards a more resilient and equitable future.”
Orbia has been recognized by many organizations for its sustainability efforts in addition to the DJSI, including receiving an Ecovadis Gold Medal two years in a row, the title of “ESG Trendsetter” by NASDAQ, a position on the FTSE4Good Index since 2015 and inclusion as one of 30 companies on the BMV (Mexican Stock Exchange) ESG Index.
In addition, Orbia reports on its progress related to six key ESG performance indicators in its ImpactMark. The mark acts as a continuous performance gauge and is a visual representation of the company's commitment to people, planet and profit.
To learn more about Orbia’s ESG rankings and recognition, visit https://www.orbia.com/sustainability/esg-indices-and-external-recognition/.
In 2023, Orbia was one of the top 15 Mexican Stock Exchange-listed companies with the greatest representation of independent female directors and high-ranking executives, and was recognized by the 50/50 Women on Boards and Women Corporate Directors initiatives. Orbia also launched its employer brand and employer value proposition.