Bombardier Recognized as a Sustainability Leader

(3BL Media) Montréal - September 13, 2012 - For the sixth consecutive year, Bombardier has been chosen as an index component in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, benchmark indicators of sustainability. In addition, for the first time, Bombardier was named Sector Leader within the Aerospace and Defense sector.

Bombardier is among the 340 top companies worldwide included in this year’s annual review of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). Bombardier also ranks among the 140 most successful companies in the DJSI North America Index.

The results of a comprehensive sustainability assessment conducted by Dow Jones and Swiss company Sustainable Asset Management (SAM), the DJSI follow a best-in-class approach, evaluating the performance of the world’s leaders in sustainability on criteria across economic, environmental and social dimensions. As the longest-running global sustainability benchmarks worldwide, they have become the key reference point in sustainability investing for both investors and companies.

“Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of our competitive foundation, enabling us to achieve our growth strategies, shaping the evolution of mobility,” said Me Daniel Desjardins, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and CSR Committee Chairman, Bombardier Inc.

“Being the Sector Leader represents worldwide recognition, and is an indication to all our stakeholders that we not only consider our environmental and social responsibilities, but also embed them throughout our business activities as a fundamental component of our enterprise strategy. None of this would be achievable without the commitment of our 70,000 employees worldwide,” added Me Desjardins.

Earlier this year, following its 2011 listing on the DJSI World and DJSI North America, Bombardier was awarded SAM Sector Mover and SAM Gold Class in the 2012 SAM Sustainability Yearbook. As the SAM Sector Mover, Bombardier ranked within the top 15% of its sector, Aerospace & Defense, and achieved the largest proportional improvement in its sustainability performance over the previous year. Additionally, Bombardier received the SAM Gold Class award, ranking within 1% of the 2011 Sector Leader’s score.

For more information on Bombardier’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and performance, visit www.csr.bombardier.com. 

For more information on the DJSI sustainability indexes, please consult the DJSI website at: www.sustainability-index.com

About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world’s only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, we posted revenues of $18.3 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

For information
Isabelle Rondeau
Director, Communications
Bombardier Inc.
+514 861 9481

Shirley Chénier
Senior Director, Investor Relations
Bombardier Inc.
+514 861 9481