As a company observing strict criteria Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa has joined the group of 21 companies in the new RESPECT portfolio. This prestigious index consists of public companies governed in a sustainable and socially-responsible manner that represent exceptionally attractive investments.

The companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in the RESPECT Index undergo special semiannual audits. Companies offering the highest level of liquidity, acting as leaders in corporate governance, information governance and investor relations and focusing on environmental, social and employee-related activities are eligible to join this index.

“Our presence in the RESPECT Index proves that JSW meets the highest corporate social responsibility standards”, said Jarosław Zagórowski, CEO of JSW S.A. „We are happy that the measures we have been consistently pursuing in environmental protection and to benefit local communities have received recognition. Joining the RESPECT Index is also an excellent way of summing up our first anniversary of being a listed company as it illustrates that our information governance and investor relations policy is impeccable”.

The RESPECT Index serves as a genuine point of reference for professional investors as it provides an assurance of investing in highly liquid companies espousing the highest standards of governance. Similar indices on global stock markets consist of leading companies conducting business ethically, pursuing environmental protection and respecting human rights. The launch of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes in 1999 marked the advent of sustainability indices.