The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index was launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmark. The DJSI family is offered cooperatively by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The family tracks the stock performance of the world's leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria. The indices serve as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios, and provide an effective engagement platform for companies who want to adopt sustainable best practices.
The Best-in-Class Approach
Only the top ranked companies in terms of Corporate Sustainability within each industry are selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index family. No industries are excluded from this process.
Why best-in-class? Because industry-specific sustainability opportunities and risks can play a key role in companies' long-term success. Aside from the selection of the sustainability leaders on the basis of clearly defined criteria, the best-in-class approach also provides RobecoSAM with the opportunity to conduct a dialogue with companies from all industries and thereby influence incremental improvements in companies' sustainability practices. Thanks to the best-in-class approach, a vibrant competition among companies for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices has ensued. To be included or remain in the index, companies have to continually intensify their sustainability initiatives. RobecoSAM believes this approach will benefit all stakeholders: investors, employees, customers and, ultimately, society and the environment.
Overview of Index Range
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index family comprises global, regional, and country benchmarks. S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM can create customized versions of the indices to meet investors' specific requirements for their unique investment objectives, including industry and country exclusions.