Dow and SAM Release 2010 DJSI Changes

First published in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is one of the most established and mainstream environmental, social and governance (ESG) indices and sustainability benchmarks in the world.  DJSI is backed by Dow Jones and conducted by SAM, a back-end ESG researcher focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing.  Receiving a spot on the DJSI is one of the most prestigious honors for sustainably-focused companies.

The DJSI/SAM data collection relies upon a comprehensive questionnaire, self-reporting, industry specific factors and media and stakeholder input.  On September 9, 2010 the 2010 DJSI results were announced.  On October 8, 2010 SAM identified a problem with its software, admitted that the issue might affect the 2010 DJSI outcomes and stepped into action to review and mitigate the result discrepancies.  Today, November 4, 2010, SAM announced the newest DJSI additions, deletions and adjustments to global supersector leaders.  Changes to the 2010 DJSI include:

• DJSI World: 8 additions, 3 deletions
• DJSI North America: 2 additions, 1 deletion
• DJSI Europe: 8 additions, 2 deletions
• DJSI Asia Pacific: 2 additions
• DJSI Korea: No changes

Sectors and Speakers at “Leading the Future of Sustainability” Conference

*Important Update Regarding the Leading the Future of Sustainability Conference at Valparaiso University:  With due consideration, the conference partners have condensed the event activities.  On October 23^rd from 6 to 9 pm, Valparaiso University will now host a free, sustainability forum featuring world-renowned thought leader Ray Anderson and other business and sustainability speakers.

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BrownFlynn Learning, the new training and education division of BrownFlynn, has announced the speakers and sectors that will be represented at the global conference: “Leading the Future of Sustainability: Implementing the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Framework.” 

BrownFlynn Learning LLC is partnering with leaders from around the globe—including GRI, the world’s most widely-used sustainability reporting framework and network—to host this groundbreaking conference on October 23^rd-25^th at Valparaiso University, IN.  With a focus on the utilities, consumer goods and public agency sectors, this conference will help to enhance companies’ sustainability efforts and reporting initiatives.