TOP GLOVE SECURES INCLUSION ON DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDICES (DJSI) FOR 6TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
World's Largest Glove Manufacturer Honoured for Ongoing Commitment
to Sustainability and ESG Excellence
Shah Alam, Wednesday, 18 December 2024 Top Glove, the world's largest manufacturer of gloves, has once again affirmed its dedication to sustainable practices with its inclusion in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition further solidifies the company's leadership in sustainability within the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry under the Emerging Markets category.
Top Glove scored among the top 3 percent out of 274 companies assessed in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies Industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, as at 18 December 2024. This achievement is a testament to Top Glove's unwavering efforts to sustainability, emphasising key areas such as corporate governance, supply chain management, innovation, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights, human capital development and customer relationship management, the critical criteria evaluated by the DJSI.
Mr. Lim Cheong Guan, Managing Director of Top Glove, expressed his satisfaction with these achievements, stating, "We are truly honoured to be included in the DJSI for the sixth year in a row. This achievement highlights our commitment to advancing sustainability in every aspect of our operations. It is a testament to the collective efforts of our employees, stakeholders and partners who share our vision of creating a positive and lasting impact on society and the environment. At Top Glove, we remain steadfast in our mission to produce high quality gloves at an efficient cost, while driving a more sustainable and resilient future."
Top Glove's strong performance in this year's DJSI evaluation is driven by its commitment to social responsibility, with a focus on labour practices, human rights, and occupational health and safety. The company also remains committed to improving worker welfare, community engagement, and promoting ethical business practices across its global operations. In addition, Top Glove's environmental initiatives, including reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable raw material sourcing, complement its overall sustainability efforts.
The DJSI, administered by S&P Global, represents the top 10 per cent of the largest 800 companies in 20 emerging markets based on long term ESG criteria, serving as a global benchmark for assessing the sustainability performance of top ranking companies across diverse industries, considering economic, environmental, and social criteria.
Top Glove's continued recognition on the DJSI reflects its ongoing efforts to set industry standards and contribute to a sustainable future.
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About Top Glove Corporation Bhd
Top Glove Corporation Bhd is listed on the Bursa Malaysia Stock Exchange Main Board and Singapore Exchange Mainboard. It is also one of the component stocks of the FBM Top 100 Index, FBM Emas Index, FBM Hijrah Syariah Index, FBM Emas Syariah Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for Emerging Markets. A Forbes Global 2000 company, Top Glove is currently the world's largest manufacturer of gloves with an established corporate culture and good business direction of producing consistently high quality, cost efficient gloves. Top Glove has over 2,000 customers worldwide and exports to more than 195 countries.
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