Bombardier Lists on Two Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Sep 29, 2014 12:00 PM ET

Montréal, September 29, 2014 /3BL Media/For the eighth 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 third year in a row, Bombardier was named Industry Leader within the Aerospace and Defense industry, obtaining the highest score among its peers for nine criteria out of twenty-two, including climate strategy, corporate governance, innovation management, and stakeholder engagement.

Bombardier is among the 319 top companies worldwide included in this year’s annual review of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). Bombardier also ranks among the 149 most successful companies in the DJSI North America index.

“Our third consecutive industry leadership confirms that corporate social responsibility is integrated in Bombardier’s business strategy, helping us shape the evolution of mobility,” said Me Daniel Desjardins, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee Chairman, Bombardier Inc.

“This achievement not only demonstrates Bombardier’s corporate citizenship, but also shows that we take a proactive approach towards the environmental, social and economic risks and opportunities facing our business,” added Me Desjardins.

The results of a comprehensive sustainability assessment conducted by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Swiss company RobecoSAM, 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 a reference point in sustainability.

For more information on Bombardier’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and performance, read our 2013 Activity Report and visit our 2013 online CSR report at csr.bombardier.com.

For more information on the DJSI sustainability indices, please consult the DJSI website at: sustainability-indices.com/index.jsp

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 Indices. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, we posted revenues of $18.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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For information

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