NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) have recognized The
Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) as one of only six insurance
companies on its 140-company North America Index. This is the seventh
consecutive year that Travelers has been included in the DJSI.
Launched in 1999, the DJSI were the first global indices to track the
financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies
worldwide. The DJSI are maintained collaboratively by the S&P Dow Jones
Indices and RobecoSAM. Companies are selected for the indices based on
an assessment of their long-term economic, environmental, social and
governance practices. Only companies that lead their industries based on
this assessment are included in the indices.
“Travelers is honored again to be included as a component of the DJSI,”
said Brian MacLean, President and Chief Operating Officer of Travelers.
“This is a great recognition of our business practices, as well as our
commitment to contributing in meaningful ways to the communities in
which we live and work.”
In 2012, Travelers contributed more than $21
million in community support, primarily to organizations that focus
on education, community development, and arts and culture. Through the Travelers
Institute, the company’s public policy division, Travelers
participates in public policy dialogue on matters of interest to the
property casualty insurance sector, as well as the financial services
industry more broadly.
About DJSI
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices were
launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmarks. The DJSI
family is published cooperatively by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones
Indices. The indices track the stock performance of the world’s leading
companies in terms of ESG factors. The indices serve as benchmarks for
investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their
portfolios, and provide an effective engagement platform for companies
who want to adopt corporate sustainable best practices. For more about
DJSI, visit: www.sustainability-indices.com.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is
a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business.
A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has
approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues of
approximately $26 billion in 2012. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
Travelers
Media Contact:
Patrick Linehan,
917-778-6267
plinehan@travelers.com
Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.