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Newsweek ranks Medtronic 2nd in the healthcare industry sector

29. September 2009 07:32

Recognizing its leadership in meeting the needs of economic, environmental, and social stakeholders, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has been named a member company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America and the FTSE4Good Index Series.

In addition, the company was ranked No. 2 in the Healthcare Industry Sector of Newsweek Magazine’s 2009 Green Rankings published in the Sept. 28, 2009 issue. Medtronic was included in the top 15 percent of the 500 companies ranked in the magazine’s first-ever Green Rankings report, which looks at results of a Green Policies Score, an Environmental Impact Score and a Reputation Score to rank the 500 largest U.S.-based companies.

“We are honored by our continued inclusion in the DJSI and FTSE4Good Indices as well as the impressive ranking in the first-ever Green Rankings from Newsweek,” said Bill Hawkins, Medtronic’s chairman and CEO. “Our mission to contribute to human welfare with products, therapies and services that help millions of people around the world return to a full life continues to serve as the foundation of everything we do. Promoting a sustainable world is vital to our future and I’m pleased with our continued progress as we advance the Medtronic Mission and create long-term sustainable value for all of our stakeholders.”

Medtronic’s 2009 Environmental Health and Safety update to its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report can be accessed at http://www.medtronic.com/about-medtronic/corporate-responsibility.

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