Ingersoll Rand Selected for the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices for Fifth Consecutive Year
SWORDS, Ireland, Sept. 10, 2015 /3BL Media/ - Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices for the fifth consecutive year. Ingersoll Rand’s placement on this index series further solidifies its position as an economic, environmental and social leader in its industries.
Ingersoll Rand products and services help save energy, transport food and perishables, and spur economic growth. Our business operations reflect a longstanding commitment to innovation, sustainability and corporate citizenship aimed at leading the way to a better world. Our economic, environmental and social contributions enhance the company’s financial results, creating value for our employees, shareholders and business partners.
“We’re pleased to be recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices as it reflects our efforts to increase transparency and promote responsible business practices,” said Gary Michel, senior vice president and president of Residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning. “This honor would not be possible without the commitment of our employees who embed sustainability principles into how we operate the company, develop new products and do our part to solve big global issues like resource scarcity and climate impacts. Our shared passion for progress is evident in our efforts to exceed customers’, employees’, shareholders’ and society’s expectations.”
The company earned yet another honor in early July when it was added to the FTSE Group’s world renowned FTSE4Good Index Series. Inclusion on this list comes after announcement of the company’s Climate Commitment, and inclusion on the most recent CDP S&P 500 Climate Change Report and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices. Ingersoll Rand was also recognized as the No. 1 Industrial Machinery company on FORTUNE Magazine’s 2015 World’s Most Admired Companies list.
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices were launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmarks. The indices are offered cooperatively by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. 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.
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About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands — including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane® — work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $13 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.
About S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a part of McGraw Hill Financial, is the world’s largest, global resource for index-based concepts, data and research. Home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average™, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC has over 115 years of experience constructing innovative and transparent solutions that fulfill the needs of investors. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other provider in the world. With over 830,000 indices covering a wide range of asset classes across the globe, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC defines the way investors measure and trade the markets. To learn more about the company, please visit www.spdji.com.
Contact
Paige Muhlenkamp, Ingersoll Rand
704-990-3282, paige_muhlenkamp@irco.com
