Best Buy : recognized with awards for sustainability, diversity
November 24, 2021 at 03:10 pm EST
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From carbon reduction to workplace diversity, Best Buy is proud to be a good corporate citizen.
And you don't have to take our word for it. We've been recognized by a range of leading organizations as a leader on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Here's a quick look at a few of our most recent awards and recognitions.
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The news: We remain on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 11th consecutive year.
How we stack up: We're in the 89th percentile among retailers worldwide.
Why it matters: The index tracks the stock performance of the world's leading companies in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. This helps investors apply a sustainability best-in-class selection process to their investment decisions.
FTSE4Good Index
The news: We remain on the FTSE4Good Index for the eighth consecutive year.
How we stack up: Our score is in the 87th percentile among retailers around the world.
Why it matters: The index serves as a bench-marking tool for investors who incorporate ESG performance into their portfolios.
MSCI ESG Rating
The news: We retained our AAA status, the highest possible, thanks to our robust governance and strong data protection programs.
How we stack up: We're in the top 3% among the 87 companies in the Retail-Consumer Discretionary category.
Why it matters: We maintained our industry-leading position with one of the top ESG data providers for investors.
Refinitiv's Diversity and Inclusion Top 100
The news: We ranked No. 39 out of 11,000 publicly listed companies across the world based on metrics such as career development, board diversity and employee benefits.
How we stack up: We're one of only eight specialty retailers on the list.
Why it matters: Refinitiv helps financial professionals make investment decisions, and diversity and inclusion is becoming an increasingly important factor.
Clickhere to learn more about other awards and recognition we've received.
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Best Buy Co., Inc. specializes in retail distribution of consumer electronic products and entertainment products. The group provides primarily computing products (computers, peripherals, software), hi-fi products (televisions, DVD players, etc.), cameras, mobile phones, audio systems and home appliances (washers, refrigerators, etc.). Net sales break down by area of activity as follows:
- the United States (92.4%): activity insured, at 28/01/2023, through a network of 978 stores distributed by names mainly between Best Buy (925) and Pacific Sales (20);
- Canada (7.6%): 160 stores distributed between Best Buy (127) and Best Buy Mobile (33).
Products are also marketed through Websites (primarily Bestbuy.com, BestBuyMobile.com, GeekSquad.com, MagnoliaAV.com, PacificSales.com, and FutureShop.ca).