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POSCO Future M said on May 6 that it has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index, becoming the first Korean battery materials company to do so. DJBIC is a sustainability index published annually by S&P Global, evaluating companies based on financial performance and ESG standards. The inclusion places POSCO Future M among the top 10% of companies globally in ESG performance, signaling international recognition of its sustainability competitiveness.

【SMM Stainless Steel Market】Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), India's largest stainless steel manufacturer, has achieved an ESG score of 78 in the FY25 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) assessment, up significantly from 60 the previous year. This score places JSL in the top 5% of global steelmakers, securing the 4th position in the steel sector and the 1st position in the stainless steel segment. The company also reported a 14% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in FY25, driven by initiatives such as Odisha's largest captive solar plant and energy efficiency upgrades.