The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) names Repsol as most transparent and sustainable oil company in the world

SAM and Dow Jones Indexes announce the 2011 results of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Annual Review (PDF), September 8, 2011 (full list of companies)

Repsol named most transparent and sustainable oil company in the world

Repsol is ranked as the World leader in the Oil & Gas sector, obtaining the highest score on both the global and European indexes, ahead of companies such as Eni, Total, BG Group and Petrobras.

The company obtained the highest possible score in transparency, risk and crisis management, environmental management system, biodiversity, climate change strategy, refining and clean fuels, human capital development, social impact in the community and communicating with its stakeholders.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Index is a family of indexes whose members must demonstrate advanced practices in the different areas that constitute corporate responsibility. Only 10% of the 2,500 securities that make up the Dow Jones Global Index, made up of listed companies in major markets throughout the world, are included of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, after passing a rigorous review and selection process. (see also FTSE4Good Index Series)