Biogen Idec named top biotech firm in Dow Jones sustainability report

Biogen Idec has been hailed for its industry-leading environmental and corporate responsibility performance in the latest Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

The company was named as the biotechnology industry leader in the latest report, while it was also one of only two biotech firms included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America, appearing for the fifth consecutive year.

It scored highest in the economic, environmental and social categories, while improving on its score from last year in a number of areas, including environmental reporting, operational eco-efficiency, corporate citizenship and philanthropy, labour practice indicators and human rights, talent retention and supply chain management.

Dr George Scangos, chief executive officer of Biogen Idec, said: "I am proud of all of our global colleagues, each of whom plays a critical role in our ability to become a more sustainable company."

This follows the company's appointment of Dr Olivier Danos as its new senior vice-president for gene therapy earlier this week.