{"id":384224,"date":"2020-11-18T11:03:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T16:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=384224"},"modified":"2020-11-18T11:03:44","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T16:03:44","slug":"pseg-named-to-dow-jones-sustainability-index-for-13th-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pseg-named-to-dow-jones-sustainability-index-for-13th-consecutive-year\/","title":{"rendered":"PSEG Named To Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 13th Consecutive Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PSEG Continues to Lead on Clean Energy and ESG Initiatives<\/h2>\n

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\n NEWARK, N.J.<\/span>, Nov. 18, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)<\/a> for North America<\/span> for the 13th year in a row. PSEG has a long commitment to sustainable and ethical practices and achievements across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Being named to the DJSI list is further recognition of the company’s ongoing accomplishments on behalf of its customers, communities and employees.<\/p>\n

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The DJSI recognizes forward-thinking companies based on an appraisal of the company’s strategy, management and performance in dealing with opportunities and risks deriving from ESG factors. The DJSI tracks the performance of the 600 largest U.S. and Canadian companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index and acknowledges the top 20% that lead the field in terms of sustainability. <\/p>\n

This year more than ever, considering the collective impacts of climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the social unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd<\/span>, companies have been challenged to show that their purpose is aligned with societal needs and supports positive and systemic change.<\/p>\n

“PSEG is proud of our longstanding commitment to sustainability and our performance on ESG issues,” PSEG Chairman, President and CEO Ralph Izzo<\/span> said. “For 13 consecutive years, our inclusion as part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index has recognized PSEG’s ongoing mission to address climate change, delivering the innovative clean energy solutions our customers and communities need to succeed while also aiming to support their well-being. Public service is part of our company’s DNA, and we’re proud to be recognized for these efforts over such a long period.”<\/p>\n

Highlights of PSEG’s ESG leadership include:<\/p>\n

Environmental:<\/p>\n