OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, has been named to the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), in recognition of the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices. This is the sixth consecutive year Oshkosh has achieved this esteemed designation.
The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index comprises global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment. It represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.
"At Oshkosh, sustainability begins with putting people first—our team members, the communities we serve and the everyday heroes who count on our products to protect, support and serve," said Kevin Tubbs, vice president, chief environmental and sustainability officer, Oshkosh Corporation. "Our recognition on the DJSI reflects the unwavering commitment of our 18,000+ team members who live our values every day. Together, we are driving meaningful change, fostering resilience and building a future where people and innovation thrive."
The DJSI was launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market. The index family is comprised of global, regional and country benchmarks.
Oshkosh continuously looks for ways to lower the environmental impact and carbon footprint of its products, while enhancing safety, quality, efficiency and reliability. Earlier this year, Oshkosh announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) had validated its science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. These targets meet the rigorous criteria and recommendations set by SBTi, confirming Oshkosh's commitment to aligning its sustainability efforts with the latest climate science. For more details, click here Oshkosh’s SBTi targets.
The company has been named one of America’s Most Responsible and One of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, named to USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2024 and has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical companies for nine consecutive years.
To learn more, or to access the Oshkosh 2023 Sustainability Report, please click here oshkoshcorp.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
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