- UPL achieves the highest score globally in the agrochemicals
sector and fourth highest in the chemicals industry in the Dow
Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
- UPL is the only agrochemical company included in the DJSI
World Index for the second consecutive year.
LONDON, Dec. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL) (BSE:
512070) (LSE: UPLL), a global provider of sustainable agricultural
solutions, has been ranked as the top agrochemicals company in the
2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the second year
running, and achieved the fourth highest score globally in the
chemicals industry. This marks the second consecutive year that UPL
has been included in both the DJSI World and Emerging Markets
Indices, recognizing the company's continued sector-leading
sustainability performance.
UPL's recognition by DJSI is based on the company's outstanding
performance in achieving the highest scores in the agrochemical
sector in the S&P Global 2024 Corporate Sustainability
Assessment.
The DJSI is a globally renowned benchmark for evaluating
companies' Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.
The DJSI World Index highlights the top 10% of leading global
companies in each industry, reflecting their commitment to
promoting sustainable development. In addition, the DJSI Emerging
Markets Index honours the top 10% of the largest 800 companies in
emerging markets, selected for their outstanding ESG practices.
Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group
CEO of UPL Group, said: "At UPL, we believe that agriculture
lies at the heart of global sustainability efforts, and we are
immensely proud to lead our sector in the DJSI for the second
consecutive year. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to
Reimagining Sustainability by demonstrating how agriculture can be
a force for good - empowering farmers, enhancing food security,
fostering sustainable development, and creating a brighter future
for all."
UPL's excellent sustainability rating places the company among
the top global performers. This acknowledgement is a testament to
UPL's commitment to leading sustainable practices across its global
operations, aligning with the best-in-class benchmarks for
investors who prioritize long-term shareholder value.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
About UPL Group
UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE GDR: UPLL) is a global
provider of sustainable agricultural products and solutions that
cover the entire agrifood value chain. With annual revenue
exceeding $5bn, the company is one of
the largest agriculture companies worldwide, serving growers in
more than 130 countries. UPL Group consists of four pure-play
platforms that include UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp); UPL
Sustainable Agri Solutions Ltd. (SAS); Advanta Enterprises Ltd.;
and Superform Chemistries Ltd. (FKA UPL Speciality Chemicals Ltd.).
Together, these platforms are dedicated to Reimagining
Sustainability and driving progress in our food system through our
innovative OpenAg® approach. To learn more about UPL, please visit
upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp) is a leading global crop
protection and biological solutions company defining the future
through sustainable agriculture and a grower-first mindset. With a
robust portfolio of holistic solutions, UPL Corp aims to create
shared growth and prosperity for farming communities, agriculture,
and our planet. As the largest of UPL Group's pureplay platforms,
UPL Corp contributes to around $4bn
in annual revenue and is a leader in fostering collaboration
through OpenAg® to develop advanced technologies for crop health
and productivity.
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