Polymetal becomes first Russian firm on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Polymetal International has been included into the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI) for the first time, it announced on Monday.

The FTSE 250 company said it was the first Russian firm to join the DJSI, effective from 24 September.

It was ranked 8th among other mining companies included in the index series.

The board said the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index comprised emerging-market “sustainability leaders” as identified by RobecoSAM.

It aimed to represent the top 10% of the largest 800 companies in 20 emerging markets, based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.

“I am proud that Polymetal has successfully met the stringent criteria of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices,” said chief executive officer Vitaly Nesis.

“It should send a strong message to investors worldwide.

“This achievement is a testament of our strategic commitment to sustainability as a defining characteristic of the company.”