L&T scores high in Global 500 Climate Change Report 2013

L&T has secured the distinction of featuring in the Carbon Disclosure Project ’s Global Report (CDP 500) 2013 with a ten point increase in its score over the previous report. L&T is the sole Indian company to feature in the ‘Industrial Category’ . Only seven companies from India have made it to the list across different categories . Climate change is emerging as one of the key parameters in business and investment decisions. CDP is a not - for - profit organisation. It works with investors globally t o advance investment opportunities and reduce risks posed by climate change . This recognition has validated L&T’s transparency in its operations as well as effort s taken towards emission reduction, climate strategies and low carbon growth. Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Indices: L&T has also been selected as an index component of the Dow Jone s Sustainability Emerging Market Ind ices (DJSI). This highlights the increasing global recognition of L&T’s sustainability leadership in the industry. Only 9 companies from India feature in the s e ind ices . Since 1999 , DJSI tracks the performance of the world’s leading companies in terms of economic, environmental & social criteria.