Barrick listed again in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
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Barrick listed again in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Toronto, November 26, 2020 – Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX) has
retained its listing in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index’s (DJSI) World Index, ranking
in the 95th percentile of all mining companies assessed.
This is the 13 th consecutive year Barrick has been listed in the World Index, in which 2,500
companies are evaluated against governance, social performance, environmental management
and economic contribution factors to identify the top 10 percent or “best in class” performers in
every industry. The DJSI is the longest-running global sustainability benchmark worldwide and
has become the key reference point in sustainability investment.
Barrick scored full marks (100 th percentile) in the categories of environmental reporting, water -
related risks, social reporting and human rights, and improved its scores in policy influence,
operational eco-efficiency, biodiversity and occupational health and safety.
President and chief executive officer Mark Bristow said he was pleased by this objective,
independent assessment of the strong emphasis Barrick placed on sustainability issues as well
as the robustness of its approach. “At the heart of our phi losophy is the belief that our ability to
operate successfully is acutely dependent on delivering long-term value to all our stakeholders
and proactively managing our impacts on the wider environment,” he said.
Bristow added that despite the positive recognition by the DJSI, Barrick was far from complacent
about its Environmental, Social and Governance ( ESG) credentials and that it remained a high
priority for the group to enhance its sustainability efforts and to stay at the forefront of ESG in the
industry.
Enquiries:
Investor and Media Relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barrick.com
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