OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December, 2013
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F ______
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). _____
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7). _____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ______ No ___X___
BRASKEM REMAINS A COMPONENT OF THE SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FOR THE NINTH STRAIGHT YEAR
São Paulo, December 2, 2013 - Braskem (BM&FBovespa: BRKM5, BRKM3, BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas and the world’s largest biopolymer producer, was selected for the ninth year in a row to be included in the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) of the BM&FBovespa.
Remaining a component of the index reflects the Company’s commitment to best practices in corporate governance, social responsibility and sustainable development. Issues related to health, safety and the environment represent key corporate values at Braskem and are fully integrated into the management of its operations.
The index’s new portfolio is formed by 51 stocks of 40 companies that represent 18 industries and total market capitalization of R$1.14 trillion, which corresponds to 47.16% of the total market capitalization of companies with stock traded on the exchange. The index composition will be in effect for the period from January 6, 2014 to January 2, 2015.
The team remains available to provide any further clarifications by calling +55 (11) 3576-9531 or sending an e-mail to braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
Mario Augusto da Silva
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
Braskem S.A.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 2, 2013| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Mário Augusto da Silva | ||
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| Name: | Mário Augusto da Silva | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
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