HELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - Oct 19, 2012) - Metso has been commended in CDP's Carbon
Disclosure Leadership Index. CDP is a
not-for-profit organization and they analyze companies' disclosure of
climate
change information. The Index is a part of CDP's annual Nordic 260 Climate
Change Report which was released in Stockholm on October 16. Metso has been
participating in the Carbon Disclosure project for several years and this
year
Metso received a score of 97/100, which for the first time raised Metso in
the
Nordic Carbon Disclosure Leadeship Index. The score was the highest among
Nordic
companies in the Industrials sector.
"We are glad and proud of the disclosure score as sustainable technologies
and
services are the core of our business. Metso contributes to sustainable
development by offering products and services that reduce the environmental
load
and improve the quality of our customers' operations. We focus our research
and
product development activities on sustainable technology solutions, and
believe
that technology plays a significant role in curbing and adapting to climate
change," says Lennart Ohlsson, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and
Technology Development.
Carbon Disclosure Leadership index highlights the constituent companies
within
the Nordic stock exchanges which have displayed the most professional
approach
to corporate governance in respect of climate change disclosure practices.
Companies are scored on their climate change disclosure and high scores
indicate
good internal data management and understanding of climate change related
issues
affecting the company.
Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the
process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power,
and
oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries deliver
sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Expect results.
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