Abbott Named Industry Leader in Sustainability for Seventh Consecutive Year in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Abbott Park, Illinois September 16, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has been named a global industry leader in sustainability for the seventh consecutive year by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious global benchmarks of corporate sustainability. As an industry leader in healthcare equipment and supplies, the company received the highest possible scores in all three key areas, including economic, social and environmental performance. This marks the 15th company Abbott has been named in 2015.^Number Abbott was recognized for sustainability by being included in the DJSI, which includes both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the North American Index.

“At Abbott, we believe we're in the best business: We help people live more fulfilling lives through better health,” Abbott said. Miles D. White“We recognize this is a privilege and a responsibility,” the Abbott chairman and chief executive officer said. “Most importantly, we will run our company in a way that positions it to be able to survive for another 130 years and beyond and continue to serve the millions of people around the world who depend on us in meaningful ways.”

Abbott's overall score of 85 was more than double the average score of 34 for other companies in the Medical Equipment & Supplies industry sector. Abbott received the highest scores in the industry in 10 of the DJSI's 24 specific criteria. In economic performance, Abbott received the highest scores in customer relationship management, supply chain management and marketing activities. In social performance, Abbott received the highest scores in social reporting, workforce development, corporate citizenship and philanthropy, occupational health and safety, and contributions to health outcomes. In environmental performance, Abbott received the highest scores in environmental reporting and operational eco-efficiency.

Abbott has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 15 years, has been ranked number one in its industry sector for social responsibility on Fortune magazine's “Most Admired Companies” list for six consecutive years (2014-2019) and has been named to Corporate Responsibility magazine's “100 Best Corporate Citizens” for 11 consecutive years (2009-2019). To learn more about Abbott's sustainability efforts, visit www.abbott.com/sustainability.

For more information about the DJSI, please see the RobecoSAM website and DJSI news releases.

About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader helping people live more fulfilling lives at every stage of their lives. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Our 103,000 employees serve people in more than 160 countries.

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