SAO PAULO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Suzano Petroquimica S.A. (BOVESPA: SZPQ4) (LATIBEX: XSUPT), Latin American leader in the production of polypropylene and with shared management in important companies of the petrochemical sector - Rio Polimeros S.A. and Petroflex Industria e Comercio S.A., as well as participation in Petroquimica Uniao S.A. (PQU), announces that it has been selected to take part of the new 2006 portfolio of ISE - Bovespa's Corporate Sustainability Index, due from December 1, 2006 to November 30, 2007.
Suzano Group's companies have been working hard to enhance such practices, involving mostly Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance aspects. Among the main actions of the year, we highlight the creation of the Sustainability and Strategy Committee at the Boards of Directors of Suzano Petroquimica, besides its Working Groups, responsible for implementing the guidelines for sustainability.
Joao Pinheiro Nogueira Batista and Jose Ricardo Roriz Coelho, co-CEOs of Suzano Petroquimica, affirm that the inclusion at ISE is an important seal of commitment to sustainable development. According to Roriz Coelho, "after conquering PNQ award last year, joining ISE reinforces the recognition of our managerial practices aligned with sustainability". "Suzano Petroquimica's commitment with sustainability is formally expressed in our strategy and split up in policies and actions. Being part of ISE is an important recognition that proves the responsible behavior adopted by the Company and that will guide the conduction of the operations we hold today as well as future projects", highlighted Nogueira Batista.
Complete version of the release is available at the Company's website http://www.suzanopetroquimica.com.br/
