The best score in the innovation category! Clariant is back on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

As a dedicated, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, Clariant has been implementing its commitment to sustainability for many years and has been well received by customers and the industry.
recently, Clariant, a top student, was added to the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for outstanding innovation and strong performance.
this means Clariant has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the global chemicals industry for eight consecutive years.
is at the top of the chemical industry category, both in the DJSI Europe Index and in the DJSI Global Index.
proud and encouraged to see Clariant on the DJSI list for the eighth year in a row," said Hariolf Kottmann, executive chairman of Clariant Transition.
sustainability is one of Clariant's five strategic pillars that guide our transformation into a leading specialty chemical company with passionate employees, leading operations and innovative solutions.
for Clariant, innovative solutions are key to driving sustainability.
, Clariant has been scoring highly in the DJSI innovation category since 2015 and has even led the rankings in that category for the past two years.
Clariant not only invests more than 3% of the Group's sales in research and development, but also anchors sustainability requirements in the innovation process.
2019, 3.5% of the company's continued operating sales growth is due to innovative products developed over the past five years, including sunliquid® technology platforms for cellulose and cellulosic ethanol, renewable additive solutions such as Licocare® RBW Vita and many other sustainable solutions.
Haldimann, Director of Sustainability Transformation at Clariant, said: The DJSI index's rating is another testament to our ambitious goal of leading sustainability and innovation.
to improve capacity to achieve this goal, Clariant recently established the Sustainability Transformation Division to further promote the integration of sustainability throughout the company.
addition, by working more closely with our customers and other stakeholders across the value chain, we strive to engage Clariant in sustainable future solutions to address climate change and move towards a circular economy.