2009-01-30

Neste Oil again for the Global 100 list

Finnish oil refiner Neste Oil has been selected again for the Global 100, a list of the world's 100 most responsible companies, based on an analysis of 1,800 publicly traded companies by Innovest Strategic Value Advisors. The Global 100 includes companies from 15 countries encompassing all sectors of the economy.

The companies included in the Global 100 are considered to have developed the best capabilities in their respective industries to manage environment, social, and governance risks, and to take advantage of new business opportunities in these areas. In addition to Neste Oil, Kesko, Nokia, Stora Enso and Wärtsilä from Finland are featured in the list.

"We are very pleased to receive again this type of international recognition for our long-term commitment to sustainable development. This forms a good basis for the future work", says Mr Matti Lievonen, Neste Oil's President and CEO.

Innovest Strategic Value Advisors produces corporate and industry analyses focusing on the role of environmental issues in business operations, mainly for institutional investors.

Information about the company: Neste Oyj