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Dow Jones Names Pirelli as World Leader

For the fourth year in a row, Pirelli has been confirmed as a world leader in the Autoparts and Tire Sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe and Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices.

Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices are the first global reference tracing the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.

Pirelli was also the only Italian company to be ranked as a world leader in its sector, for the second year running.

The 2010 review was carried out by SAM Group, the Swiss asset management group in responsible for the assessment and selection process for admission to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.

The SAM Group considered criteria including corporate governance, risk management, codes of conduct, brand management and innovation processes. On the environment front, it examined reporting, environmental policies, procedures and systems, responsible product management, climate change, emissions reduction strategy and energy efficiency.

Social aspects were also considered including development and management of human resources, philanthropy, health and safety in the workplace, supply chain management and stakeholder engagement.

The Pirelli Group has long had an advanced sustainability governance system for managing the economic, social and environmental impact associated with its processes, products and services.

Sustainability is at the core of Pirelli and is an integral part of the Group’s vision and growth strategy and is considered in all aspects of its business and management choices.

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