Delta Electronics Inc. was named Industry Leader of the "Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry" in the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). This marks Delta’s third time to be named DJSI Industry Leader, after the honors received in 2012 and 2015. Delta has now been included in the DJSI World Index for the 8th consecutive year and in the DJSI-Emerging Markets Index for the 6th consecutive year. The 2018 DJSI survey not only underscores Delta's superior performance in economic and social dimensions in the electronic equipment industry, but also rewards the Company with the highest score in 6 criteria.

Delta names Industry Leader in 2018 DJSI Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

Mr. Ping Cheng, Delta's chief executive officer, highlighted Delta's commitment to its corporate mission "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow". The Company leverages its core competence in power electronics, to develop even more environmentally beneficial products and services, and has a long-term dedication towards global warming and environmental issues. Besides, there is also Delta Electronics Foundation for environmental education promotion and green buildings, which has supported the company lead in the "Product Stewardship" and "Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy" criteria. These aforementioned endeavors have helped Delta lead the electronics industry in: "Codes of Business Conduct", "Innovation Management", "Social Reporting", and "Labor Practice Indicators", and to achieve this year's industry leadership position.

Delta's recently published 2017 CSR Report elaborating that over the past 8 years, Delta's high-efficiency products and solutions have enabled electricity savings of up to 24.3 billion kWh for its customers, which is the equivalent of a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 12.96 million tons. Moreover, Delta's 18 certified green buildings saved more than 14.9 million kWh of electricity in 2017 alone.

The DJSI was launched in 1990 as the first global sustainability benchmark and one of the world's most trusted corporate sustainability assessments. The indices are jointly offered by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices and serve as important indicators for global investors who invest in "sustainable corporations".