AkzoNobel has cemented its position as a global sustainability leader after
being ranked in first place in the Chemicals supersector on the prestigious Dow
Jones Sustainability World Indexes (DJSI)

The latest listing reveals that AkzoNobel achieved the highest total score in
the sector and improved on last year''s second place. The company was also ranked
in the top three in 2008 and 2007 (when AkzoNobel last topped the list).

"Our first place ranking, coupled with our consistent performance over the last
few years, is clear evidence of how successfully sustainability is being
integrated into our global operations," said CEO Hans Wijers, who also
acknowledged the contribution made by the company''s employees around the world.

"We are fully aware that the future success of our customers and our own
business activities is inextricably linked to the effectiveness of our
sustainability efforts. We therefore refuse to let our standards slip and will
continue to strive for improvement in all areas in order to maintain our
leadership status."

Listed on the DJSI for the last six years, AkzoNobel has been relentless in
reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, emphasized by the company''s
decision to link 50 percent of the long-term incentive for its senior executives
to the performance on the influential ranking.

Regarded as one of the world''s foremost sustainability indices, the DJSI World
Index benchmarks the sustainability performance of leading companies based on
environmental, social and economic performance, including forward-looking
indicators.

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AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer
of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with
innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for
our customers. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens,
International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are a
Global Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as one of the leaders on
the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. With operations in more than 80 countries,
our 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering
Tomorrow''s Answers Today(TM).


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