CapitaLand Limited has retained its listing in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) 2014 for the third consecutive year, and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) 2014 for the fifth time.
The DJSI follow a best-in-class approach, including companies across all industries that outperform their peers in numerous sustainability metrics. Additionally, only the top 10 percent of companies per industry make it into the DJSI World.
Tan Seng Chai, Chairman of CapitaLand Sustainability Steering Committee and Group Chief Corporate Officer, said, “We are encouraged that the Group’s sustainability efforts are recognised by the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Asia Pacific Indices 2014. Sustainability is integral to CapitaLand; it is important that our business is both profitable and sustainable through innovation and stakeholder engagement.”
Earlier this year, CapitaLand incorporates its Green Committee into a Sustainability Management framework. To reinforce its holistic approach to sustainability, CapitaLand’s Green Buildings Guidelines will be renamed CapitaLand Sustainable Building Guidelines.
First developed in 2007, the guidelines highlight environmental considerations to be factored in at all stages of a project, from feasibility, design, procurement, construction, operation to redevelopment. The guidelines have since been extended to include health and safety, and universal design of real estate developments.
Muneerah Bee, Senior Journalist at PropertyGuru, wrote this story. To contact her about this or other stories email muneerah@propertyguru.com.sg
