More than 13,000 listed companies worldwide were invited to take part in the assessment process for the Dow Jones Sustainability indices this year. Kesko the highest-scoring European company in its industry for the third consecutive year For the third consecutive year, Kesko ranked as the best company in its industry (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail ) in the DJSI Europe index. Other grocery trade companies included in the index were Carrefour and Metro. In the global DJSI World index, Kesko ranked the fourth highest and the best European company in its industry. Companies were assessed for the indices on various criteria for environmental, social and economic responsibility and good governance. Kesko received good scores for e.g. the following topics: climate strategy, packaging, health and nutrition, and tax strategy. Kesko updated its sustainability strategy in October.