Aegis Group plc ("Aegis") is pleased to have received the ICSA* Hermes Transparency in Governance Award for Best Sustainability and Stakeholder Disclosure throughout the FTSE 250 list of companies.
Rewarding high standards for disclosure in company reports, the ICSA Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards are not open for nomination and are independently judged by the ICSA and Hermes. Company and annual reports of all FTSE 250 companies are reviewed and only those which meet the highest standards of disclosure are shortlisted.
In awarding the Best Sustainability and Stakeholder Disclosure award to Aegis, judges commented that the Aegis Group 2010 annual report was chosen not just for its clear explanation of progress made over the year but also for its honesty and transparency on a range of sustainability topics and related challenges regarding its Future Proof programme.
The award follows a sector leading performance by Aegis in the 2011 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) review and its best ever rating and continued inclusion in the responsible investment index FTSE4Good.
Nigel Morris, CEO Americas and Chair, CR Steering Group said: "We're delighted to have received this award. Our Future Proof strategy is about taking our responsibilities seriously and demonstrating to clients how ambitious we are.
"It is testament to what has so far been achieved on our journey of consistently improving our sustainability disclosure and of taking positive action as a responsible corporate citizen."
* the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrator
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About Aegis Group
Aegis Group plc is one of the world's leading media and digital marketing communications groups. Made up of two operating businesses, Aegis Media (Carat, Vizeum, Posterscope, Isobar and iProspect) and Aztec, the scan-based market and consumer insights company, Aegis Group helps clients build consumer relationships by communicating their products and brands effectively. Our services include communications strategy through digital creative execution, media planning and buying, brand tracking and marketing analytics. Aegis Group plc shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (AEGS.L).