Enel is the first company in the world for sustainability, according to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) which this year recognized the Italian group a milestone never achieved in the 17 years of Enel's presence in the index. Specifically, the company obtained a score greater than 90/100 in over 70% of the criteria, among which some of the most significant are the climate strategy and market opportunities, two criteria aimed at evaluating the performance of electric utilities in the lead the transition to a low carbon energy model. In addition, Enel was awarded first position in the DJSI Europe, in the "Electric Utilities" sector, and second worldwide in the entire Dow Jones Sustainability Indices family for the same sector.
“DJSI World's recognition of our global leadership in sustainability is an incentive for us to continue improving our environmental, social and governance performance,” he said. Francesco Starace, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Enel – Enel's leadership in renewable energies, in the digitization of the grid and in advanced energy solutions aimed at the decarbonisation of other sectors, such as transport, represent some of the main best practices that have contributed to this recognition. By integrating innovation and sustainability into the Enel Group's business practices, we are actively leading the transition to a zero-emissions model, protecting the global environment while creating long-term value for our stakeholders. I would like to thank all the people who work in the Enel Group, it is thanks to them that we have reached this historic milestone.”
Not only Enel has obtained the important recognition for its environmental commitment. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index awarded for example Ivy as the first Italian multi-utility to be included in the prestigious index, while Intesa Sanpaolo it is for the tenth consecutive year the only Italian bank included in the ranking. Also confirmed the presence of Pirelli, which is the world leader in Sustainability for the Automobiles & Components sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices, and of Poste Italiane.
