Kumba - Kumba Among First Companies To Qualify For The Jse Sri Index
Release Date: 20/05/2004 11:23:12 Code(s): KMB
KUMBA - KUMBA AMONG FIRST COMPANIES TO QUALIFY FOR THE JSE SRI INDEX
KUMBA RESOURCES LIMITED
JSE SHARE CODE: KMB
ISIN: ZAE000034310
KUMBA AMONG FIRST COMPANIES TO QUALIFY FOR THE JSE SRI INDEX
Kumba Resources Limited (Kumba) is among the first group of companies listed on
the Johannesburg Securities Exchange South Africa (JSE) All Share Index to
comply with the requirements of the new JSE Socially Responsible Investment
(SRI) Index.
At the launch of the JSE SRI Index last night, it was revealed that Kumba is one
of the first 51 of the 160 All Share Index companies to meet the requirements of
the corporate governance, economic, social and environmental criteria.
The data provider for the index, Sustainability Research & Intelligence,
commented that Kumba performed `exceptionally well in respect of the four areas
measured. Its disclosure level in terms of quantitative and qualitative
information is especially commendable`.
Kumba`s chief executive, Dr Con Fauconnier, welcomed the launch of the JSE SRI
Index. `The index provides an opportunity for all listed companies to set out
their policies, systems and processes in a uniform and transparent manner.
`It enables companies to critically analyse their triple bottom-line efforts.
This is an evolving arena where all participants continue to learn from one
another on their journey towards sustainability.
`Being included on the inaugural JSE SRI Index provides Kumba stakeholders with
an assurance that the company is on the right track.`
Due to the developmental approach the JSE has taken towards the index, it has
opted to not release company specific scores. Updated each year, the maiden
index does not include rankings.
Telephone : + 27 (12) 307 4843 P.O. Box 9229
Telefax : + 27 (12) 307 4080 PRETORIA 0001
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Sponsor
JPMorgan
Note
Kumba Resources Limited, one of the largest South African-based mining companies
listed on the JSE Securities Exchange, is a focused metals and mining company
with a diverse commodity portfolio consisting of iron ore, heavy minerals, coal,
base metals and industrial minerals. www.kumbaresources.com
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Hilton Atkinson
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Tel: 012 - 307-4843
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General Manager: Investor Relations
Tel: 012 - 307-3292
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