We’re continually working to improve our CSR performance at Fortis, so it’s very encouraging that our efforts in this area have been recognised by a number of external agencies and institutions in recent years. This is important, because it helps us identify areas and methods for further improvement.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes were the first global indexes tracking the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. Fortis once again featured in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2007 and our overall performance improved in each dimension compared to 2006. The 2007 results show that we are well on our way towards achieving our target of a place in the top 25% of the DJSI by 2010.

Fortis takes part in a number of CSR research initiatives and we are included in the following ratings and indices:

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Best CSR report Belgium Belgium’s Institute of Company Auditors (IRE-IBR) awarded its ninth annual prize for the country’s best corporate social responsibility report to Fortis. A jury of academics, business people and company auditors used 15 criteria to select the winner. In commenting on Fortis, the jury referred to the explicit mission and sintense engagement of the management, the completeness and number of examples given, the clear structure, the verification by an external auditor, and the impact of the activities, specifically with regard to investment funds, on social responsibility. The 2007 prize was presented on 20 November at an event organised jointly by the IRE-IBR, Business & Society Belgium and ICHEC-Entreprises.