HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Signet Jewelers Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: SIG), the world’s largest
retailer of diamond jewelry, has been recognized for its corporate
social responsibility and sustainability efforts by being named as a
component of the FTSE4Good
US and Global Indices in 2017. Signet joins this group of other
publicly traded companies with strong environmental, social and
governance (ESG) practices.
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“Signet is proud of our commitment to reducing our energy consumption
and raising our efficiency levels across our business. Our responsible
sourcing efforts have lead the industry as 1 of 4 US companies to have
reported a conflict-free gold supply chain for 4 consecutive years,”
said Lynn Dennison, Chief Legal, Risk and Corporate Affairs Officer at
Signet Jewelers.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the FTSE Russell’s
ESG Index, FTSE4Good. Investors around the world use the indices as
indicators to determine if investment funds and other products are
socially responsible and engage in ethical activities.
According to FTSE
Russell, the last 15 years have brought a measurable shift in the
investment landscape. The inclusion of ESG factors in investment
decisions has evolved from a niche concept to a core investment strategy
among many asset managers.
Signet Jewelers’ tradition of corporate social responsibility has always
been about doing the right thing for all of our stakeholders. This is a
part of our Core Values. We firmly believe that CSR makes our business
stronger and more sustainable over the long-term.
To learn more about Signet Jewelers Corporate Social Responsibility
please visit: http://www.signetjewelers.com/CSRreport2016
About Signet Jewelers:
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of diamond
jewelry. Signet operates approximately 3,600 stores primarily under the
name brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry,
H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples and Piercing Pagoda. Further information
on Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com.
See also www.kay.com,
www.zales.com,
www.jared.com,
www.hsamuel.co.uk,
www.ernestjones.co.uk,
www.peoplesjewellers.com
and www.pagoda.com.
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Source: Signet Jewelers Limited