Canadian Oil Sands Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Sep 15, 2014) - (TSX:COS) - Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. ("COS") is pleased to announce that it has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the fifth consecutive year. The inclusion in this index reflects Syncrude Canada Ltd.'s ("Syncrude") leadership in responsible oil sands development.

DJSI North America is one of several Dow Jones Indices that tracks the sustainability performance of companies in a variety of sectors. The annual reviews are based on a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance of the top 20 per cent of the 600 largest Canadian and U.S. companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index that lead the field in terms of sustainability. More information about the selection criteria and detailed performance data is available at: http://www.sustainability-indices.com/.

Syncrude's sustainability report provides an overview of the company's performance in the areas of finance and economic contribution, stakeholder and employee engagement, community investment, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. To view the latest report, visit http://www.syncrude.ca/environmental-commitment/sustainability-reports/.

Canadian Oil Sands Limited

Canadian Oil Sands is a pure investment opportunity in light, sweet crude oil. Through our 36.74% interest in the Syncrude Project, we offer a solid, robust production stream of fully upgraded crude oil, potential growth through high-quality oil sands leases and an attractive dividend. For more information please visit our web site at www.cdnoilsands.com.