UnitedHealth Group Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America and World Indexes for 11th Consecutive Year

<p>MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced that it has been named to both the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI NA) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI W) in recognition of continuing effectiveness and strong leadership in corporate economic, environmental and social performance, based on assessment of such issues as corporate governance, risk management, climate change mitigation, supply chain management and employee engagement. These are critical attributes that support UnitedHealth Group in attaining its mission to help people live healthier lives and that are the foundation for the company’s efforts to help reform and modernize the U.S. health care system. This marks the 11th consecutive year that UnitedHealth Group has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. </p> <p>The Sustainability Indexes are reviewed annually by Dow Jones and the Zurich-based Sustainable Asset Management Group (SAM), a global investment firm. Companies on the Dow Jones Global Index are evaluated on a range of general business criteria as well as on industry-specific sustainability trends. The DJSI NA captures the leading 20 percent of the 600 largest North American companies, while the DJSI W includes the top 10 percent from the 2,500 largest companies worldwide. Corporate social responsibility has become a significant factor in investment decisions worldwide and SAM’s sustainability data are fully integrated into its investment offerings. </p> <p>“Our business and social mission are totally aligned – helping the health care system work better, so that quality health care is accessible and affordable for more people and they can live healthier lives,” said Jeannine M. Rivet, executive vice president of UnitedHealth Group. “This independent assessment of our sustainability is gratifying for the more than 75,000 employees of UnitedHealth Group around the world who are passionate about serving patients, physicians and other health care providers, consumers, customers and everyone we touch in health care. We will continue to be active in the communities where we live and work, to further strengthen our relationships with our shareholders, customers, business partners and care providers and to offer more fresh ideas and innovative services that will help people live healthier lives.” </p> <p>In addition to receiving the top Overall Score in the health care provider industry, UnitedHealth Group led the industry in the Social Dimension category of the analysis, including receiving the highest scores in the industry for Stakeholder Engagement, Service to Patients, Brand Management, Partnerships towards Sustainable Health Care and Talent Attraction and Retention, and also received a very strong score for Labor Practice Indicators. UnitedHealth Group received industry-leading scores in other assessment categories including Corporate Governance and Environmental Policy. </p> <p>To learn more about UnitedHealth Group sustainability initiatives, and to read the company’s 2008 Business Social Responsibility Report, please visit: http://www.unitedforhealthiercommunities.com. </p> <p>For more information on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, please visit: http://www.sustainability-indexes.com. </p> <p><b>About UnitedHealth Group</b></p> <p>UnitedHealth Group is a diversified health and well-being company dedicated to making health care work better. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through six operating businesses: UnitedHealthcare, Ovations, AmeriChoice, OptumHealth, Ingenix, and Prescription Solutions. Through its family of businesses, UnitedHealth Group serves more than 70 million individuals nationwide. </p> <p></p> <p><b>UnitedHealth Group</b><br> <br> <b>Investors:</b><br> <br> John S. Penshorn, 952-936-7214<br> <br> Senior Vice President<br> <br> or<br> <br> Brett Manderfeld, 952-936-7216<br> <br> Vice President<br> <br> or<br> <br> <b>Media:</b><br> <br> Tyler Mason, 714-299-5730<br> <br> Vice President </p> <p></p> <p>Source: UnitedHealth Group</p>