PG&E Corporation Selected for Dow Jones North America and World Sustainability Indexes

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Sep 09, 2010, 07:59 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) has again been named to two of the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI), which list companies that lead their industries in corporate economic, environmental and social performance. In its latest annual roster, issued today, DJSI selected PG&E for both its North America and World indexes. The company is one of only five U.S. utilities to appear on the World index and one of 10 U.S. utilities to make the North America index. This marks the second consecutive year in which PG&E has been chosen for the World index and the third consecutive year it has been included in the North America index.

The DJSI track the financial performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. In selecting the top performers in each industry sector, DJSI evaluated companies on issues such as corporate governance, risk management, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards, and labor practices.

"PG&E Corporation is honored to be selected once again for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes," said Peter A. Darbee, Chairman, CEO and President. "Sustainability is central to PG&E's leadership vision. We are increasingly adapting our strategies, our operations and our culture to drive positive results across the 'triple bottom line' of people, planet and profit. This recognition is a testament to the ongoing efforts and commitment of our 20,000 men and women."

PG&E Corporation is an energy-based holding company whose core business is Pacific Gas and Electric Company, one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with 20,000 employees, PG&E delivers some of the nation's cleanest energy to 15 million people in Northern and Central California. For more information about PG&E, please visit our web site at www.pgecorp.com. To learn more about the DJSI, visit www.sustainability-indexes.com.

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