OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November, 2016
(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.
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FOR THE TWELFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BRASKEM WAS INCLUDED IN THE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY INDEX OF THE BM&FBOVESPA
São Paulo, November 24, 2016 - Braskem (BM&FBovespa: BRKM5, BRKM3, BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas and the global leader in the production of biopolymers, was included in the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) of the BM&FBovespa S.A. - Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange for the twelfth time.
Braskem's continuity in the index reflects its commitment to good corporate governance practices, social responsibility, financial management and environmental preservation. Among these practices, the highlights are those relating to health, safety and environmental issues, corporate values which are fully integrated into the Company's management.
The new ISE portfolio comprises 38 shares of 34 companies representing 15 industries, with a joint market cap of R$1.31 trillion, equivalent to 52% of the total market cap of all companies traded on the Brazilian exchange. The index composition will be in effect from January 02, 2017, to January 05, 2018.
More information can be obtained from Braskem's Investor Relations Department by telephone +55 (11) 3576-9531 or by e-mail mailto:braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
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: November 25, 2016| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Pedro van Langendonck Teixeiras de Freitas | ||
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| Name: | Pedro Van Langendonck Teixeiras de Freitas | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
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