Company recognized on the 2023 World and North
America Indices
PHOENIX, Jan. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth consecutive year,
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the
environmental services industry, has been named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability Indices (DJSI). The company ranked first in its
industry category on the North America Index and second on the
World Index, which represent best-in-class sustainability
benchmarks for the world's leading companies.
"At Republic Services, we're committed to operating sustainably,
with initiatives underway to advance circularity and
decarbonization, while helping our customers meet their own
sustainability goals," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief
executive officer. "We're honored to again be recognized by the Dow
Jones Sustainability Index, both globally and in North America."
The DJSI Indices measure performance on environmental, social
and governance (ESG) criteria. The 2023 DJSI World Index
represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies globally, and
the DJSI North America Index represents the top 20% of the 600
largest North American companies. Inclusion on the indices is
recognition of Republic's ongoing commitment to sustainability and
transparency.
Republic Services continues to make meaningful progress toward
its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals, which include the
industry's first SBTi-approved emissions reduction target and first
climate transition road map. To learn more about Republic's 2030
goals and view the company's
latest Sustainability Report, visit RepublicServices.com/Sustainability.
Republic Services has received other notable third-party
recognition during the past year, including being named
to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list,
Ethisphere's list of the World's Most Ethical
Companies and Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired
Companies, and certified as a Great Place to
Work® by the global authority on workplace culture
and employee experience. For more information on the DJSI
Sustainability Indices, visit spglobal.com.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services
industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers
with the most complete set of products and services, including
recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field
services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance
circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its
vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable
world. For more information, please
visit RepublicServices.com.
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