Akamai Technologies Named to Environmental, Social and Governance Stock Indexes
The DJSI was launched in 1999 and was among the first set of global indexes to track the largest and leading sustainability-driven publicly listed companies. After applying a range of financially relevant and industry specific ESG criteria, a total sustainability score is assigned to each company. Based on this score, Akamai once again met the criteria to be included in the
Additionally, earlier this year, the FTSE4Good Index Series announced its inclusion of Akamai for the seventh consecutive year.
"Akamai believes that business can be a greater force for good," said
Akamai continues to make progress in its ESG performance. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 30% since 2015 and powering its edge platform with 50% renewable energy, to the millions invested in global STEM education programs for underserved students, to employee volunteerism and disaster relief efforts, giving back to the planet and the community is a big part of the company's identity and a key reason for its success as a business.
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