UPL Recognized As Leading Agrochemical Company In The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices For The Second Time In A Row
UPL achieves the highest score in the world in the agrochemical sector and the fourth highest in the chemical industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
UPL is the only agrochemical company to be included in the DJSI World Index for the second consecutive year.
LONDON , Dec. 20, 2024 / — UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL) (BSE: 512070) (LSE: UPLL), a global provider of sustainable solutions for agriculture, has been ranked as the best agrochemical company in the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second consecutive year, achieving the fourth highest score globally in the chemicals industry. This is the second consecutive year that UPL has been included in both the DJSI World and Emerging Markets Indexes, recognizing the company’s continued, industry-leading sustainability performance.
UPL’s recognition by DJSI is based on the company’s outstanding performance, achieving the highest score in the agrochemical sector in the S&P Global 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
The DJSI is a globally recognized benchmark for evaluating a company’s ESG (environmental, social, governance) performance. The DJSI World Index highlights the top 10% of global companies in each industry that are committed to promoting sustainable development. In addition, the DJSI Emerging Markets Index recognizes the top 10% of the largest 800 companies in emerging markets, selected for their outstanding ESG practices.
Jai Shroff , Chairman and Group CEO, UPL Group, said, “At UPL, we believe that agriculture is at the heart of global sustainability efforts and we are extremely proud to top the DJSI in our sector for the second year in a row. This recognition reinforces our commitment to Reimagining Sustainability by demonstrating how agriculture can be a force for good – empowering farmers, improving food security, promoting sustainable development and creating a better future for all.”
UPL’s excellent sustainability rating places it among the global leaders. This recognition is a testament to UPL’s commitment to pursuing sustainable practices in all areas of its global operations and to aligning with the best investor benchmarks that focus on long-term shareholder value.
Information about the UPL Group
UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE GDR: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agricultural products and solutions spanning the entire agri-food value chain. With annual revenues of over US$5 billion, the company is one of the largest agribusiness companies in the world, serving farmers in more than 130 countries. The UPL Group consists of four pure-play platforms, which include UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp); UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Ltd. (SAS), Advanta Enterprises Ltd. and Superform Chemistries Ltd. (FKA UPL Speciality Chemicals Ltd.).
Together, these platforms are dedicated to Reimagining Sustainability and driving progress in our food system through our innovative OpenAg® approach. To learn more about UPL, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn , X and Facebook .
UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp.) is a global leader in crop protection and biological solutions, defining the future through sustainable agriculture and a farmer-centric mindset. With a robust portfolio of holistic solutions, UPL Corp. aims to create shared growth and prosperity for farming communities, agriculture and our planet.
As the largest of the UPL Group’s pure-play platforms, UPL Corp. contributes approximately $4 billion in annual revenue and is a leader in driving collaboration through OpenAg® to develop advanced technologies for crop health and productivity.
