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Which does a company listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices exemplify?Question 16Select one:a.being the most sustainable company for investment purposesb.being a benchmark company to compare against other companies for investment profitc.operating and preserving resources in an ecologically responsible mannerd.endowing worthwhile philanthropies and contributing to underprivileged communities

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Which does a company listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices exemplify?Question 16Select one:a.being the most sustainable company for investment purposesb.being a benchmark company to compare against other companies for investment profitc.operating and preserving resources in an ecologically responsible mannerd.endowing worthwhile philanthropies and contributing to underprivileged communities

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The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are a family of indices evaluating the sustainability performance of thousands of companies trading publicly. They are the longest-running global sustainability benchmarks worldwide and have become key reference points in sustainability investing.

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a. Being the most sustainable company for investment purposes b. Being a benchmark company to compare against other companies for investment profit c. Operating and preserving resources in an ecologically responsible manner d. Endowing worthwhile philanthropies and contributing to underprivileged communities

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c. Operating and preserving resources in an ecologically responsible manner

This is because the DJSI assesses companies based on various economic, environmental, and social criteria, with a strong focus on long-term shareholder value. Therefore, a company listed on the DJSI exemplifies operating and preserving resources in an ecologically responsible manner.

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