"It confirms that our sustainability efforts are recognised and live up to high standards. It is the proof that what we do is worthwhile, for our stakeholders and society at large, and it encourages us to continue our work," says Cecilia Widebäck West, head of Corporate Sustainability at SEB.
FTSE Group created the index in 2001 aiming to support Institutional investors around the world as they are putting increasing focus on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of the companies they invest in.