BRIEF - BMW in 7th heaven
Published:Sunday | September 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM
- BMW in 7th heaven
MUNICH:
The BMW Group has once again been named the automotive industry's sector leader in the ranking published recently by the SAM Group for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI).
The BMW Group has, therefore, been the world's most sustainable automobile manufacturer for seven consecutive years. The BMW Group is also the only company in the automotive industry to be listed in this family of indexes every year since it was established in 1999.
"The success of the BMW Group is built on a long-term approach and responsible action. We are pleased to be recognised by the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes," said Dr Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.
"Being ranked sector leader for the last seven years underscores our corporate strategy and approach. I would like to thank all of our company's 95,000 employees whose day-to-day work makes this progress possible," added Reithofer.
Sustainability is an integral part of the BMW Group's corporate strategy. The company appointed an environmental officer back in 1973 - the automotive industry's first. Since then, the company has systematically refined its concept of sustainability. In 2009, corporate sustainability was firmly established as a corporate target at group level.
- Airport parking fees soar at NMIA
Parking rates at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Jamaica's capital, Kingston, were increased last Sunday.
For an hour, it now costs $150, a 50 per cent hike. For two hours, persons using the airport facility will have to pay $300, up from $200. Three-hour parking will attract a fee of $450, up from $300.
- Islandwide road repair
Othneil Lawrence, state minister in the Ministry of Transport and Works, said an islandwide spray-patching programme is being launched to effect minor repairs to roadways.
An advisory issued by the ministry said the patching material was acquired by the National Works Agency, which will lead the repair work.
The ministry said the programme is to be done in phases, beginning with a cluster of parishes, including Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, and St Ann.