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WD Named to 2026 S&P Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Index North America, Recognizing Leadership in Sustainable AI Infrastructure
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2026--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced it has been included in the 2026 S&P Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Index (DJ BIC) North America for the first time, recognizing the company’s leadership in building sustainable infrastructure for AI systems operating at increasing scale. The inclusion, effective May 1, 2026, reflects WD’s strong performance across environmental, social, governance, and economic pillars.
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