Wolters Kluwer, a market leading global information services and publishing company focused on professionals, today announced that the company has been included for the second year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes (DJSI World). This ranking is a recognition of Wolters Kluwer's continuous commitment to sustainable entrepreneurship centered around providing crucial and trusted information and services to professionals worldwide.

Following the publication today, Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board commented, "We are very pleased that Wolters Kluwer's ongoing sustainability efforts have been recognized by the leading global index with the inclusion of Wolters Kluwer in the DJSI World for the second consecutive year."

The DJSI World 2008 Corporate Sustainability Assessment Results shows that Wolters Kluwer has received a total score of 68%, far above the industry group's average score of 40%.

"We are on the right track with embedding sustainable entrepreneurship throughout our businesses. We are committed to continuing this journey of opportunities together with our customers, employees, investors and shareholders to deliver sustainable solutions for the future. We strongly believe that sustainability is at the heart of ensuring long-term growth for our business as well as the global community", added Nancy McKinstry.

Earlier this year, with the publication of its 2007 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Report, Wolters Kluwer highlighted its commitment to the development of company-wide editorial and environmental policies, next to continuing to roll-out sustainability-related products that shape professional's opinions and support them in being part of realizing a more sustainable world. For more information, see www.wolterskluwer.com/2007SER.

The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) includes top companies that are leading the way in terms of sustainability around the world. It captures the top 10% based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria out of the biggest 2500 companies worldwide.

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