For the first time, Arkema had joined the Sustainability Yearbook 2021 of S&P Global. This ranking recognizes the best performing companies in terms of corporate social responsibility among their industry peers. In addition, Arkema has received the bronze award, making it one of the six leaders in the sector.
Thierry Le Hénaff, Arkema Chairman and CEO, welcomed this award: “This latest tribute recognizes Arkema’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and the inclusion of sustainability within the Group, in the service of a transition to a more sustainable world. Arkema's expertise and innovation, in collaboration with our stakeholders, are its main assets. We are very proud to have received this award, which confirms Arkema's standing as a CSR leader in the chemical sector.”
Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research, S&P Global: “We congratulate Arkema on its BRONZE Award in The Sustainability Yearbook 2021, which showcases the best performing companies among industry peers and in terms of financially material ESG metrics. With over 7,000 companies assessed, an inclusion in the yearbook is a true statement of corporate sustainability excellence.”
As a reminder, Arkema joined the S&P Global Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in November 2020, ranking sixth in the “Chemicals” category.