Clariant has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the ninth consecutive year, demonstrating Clariant's strong commitment to sustainability

● Leading position in the global chemical industry

● The company is committed to the ambitious 2030 sustainable development goals

● Being included in the DJSI index reflects that Clariant and its customers are working together to create value for the world's transition to a carbon neutral and circular economy

Clariant, a dedicated, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, announced that it has been re-named to the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
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This rating shows that Clariant has a leading score in innovation and water management, and an overall outstanding performance in sustainability
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This is the ninth year in a row that Clariant has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the global chemical industry
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Clariant is ranked as the top company in the industry in both the DJSI Europe Index and the DJSI World Index
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Conrad Keijzer, CEO of Clariant, said: "Sustainability and innovation are two strategic pillars of Clariant's growth, and we are very focused on continuously optimizing our operations and product portfolio to improve sustainability
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For the ninth consecutive year, Clariant has I'm proud to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and receive a high score in innovation
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It's a testament to our ambition to lead and support our clients with unique solutions to help them achieve a sustainable transformation
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Clariant is focusing on the continuous leadership of environmental performance to improve sustainability and set new environmental benchmarks for operations
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Earlier this year, Clariant set new ambitious sustainability goals for 2030, including the Science-Based Climate Target (SBTi), to firmly support climate neutrality by 2050
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Since 2015, Clariant's innovation component of the DJSI index has maintained a consistent level of excellence, and this year the jury once again achieved the highest score
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This reflects the company's progress in strengthening the link between innovation, sustainability and digitalization, as well as the company's strong focus on the R&D function and numerous collaborations in the industry to achieve high-quality innovation outcomes
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Richard Haldimann, Director of Sustainability Transformation at Clariant, said: "The results of the selection are an affirmation of our company's transition to a low-carbon, circular economy
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By integrating innovation and sustainable development capabilities, we strive to create safe and sustainable products, To address some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing today, we can help our clients succeed and work together to create a sustainable world
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