Clariant Included in 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Clariant, a specialty chemicals company focused on sustainable and innovative products, announced its inclusion in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) based on its exceptional innovation score and strong performance among competitors. With this recognition, Clariant has been included among the most sustainable companies in the global chemicals sector for the eighth consecutive year. Clariant also secured a position among the leading companies in the chemicals sector in both the DJSI Europe and DJSI World indices.

Clariant Vice Chairman of the Board Hariolf Kottmann commented on the matter: "Being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year continues to be a source of both pride and motivation for us.

Sustainability is one of Clariant's five strategic pillars. This pillar continues to guide our journey toward becoming a leading specialty chemicals company through passionate people, pioneering work, and innovative solutions." Clariant positions innovative solutions as the key to its sustainability performance. As a result, since 2015, Clariant has consistently achieved strong scores in the innovation section of DJSI and has maintained its leadership position over the past two years. Clariant not only invests more than 3% of group sales in R&D but also integrates sustainability as an integral part of its innovation process. As a result of these efforts, in 2019, 3.5% of the company's sales growth from continuing operations was achieved through sustainable additive solutions such as the sunliquid® technology platform for cellulosic sugars and cellulosic ethanol and Licocare® RBW Vita. Richard Haldimann, Head of Clariant's Sustainability Transformation Department, commented: "The DJSI ranking is an indicator of our passion to be a pioneering company on the path of sustainability and innovation. To achieve this goal, Clariant recently established a Sustainability Transformation Department and has begun work aimed at further expanding sustainability throughout the company. Furthermore, we are working to make Clariant part of the solution toward a sustainable future by strengthening collaboration with customers and other stakeholders across the entire value chain, focusing on climate change, and advancing toward a circular economy."