Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
We have been selected for the index component of the DJSI World Index and DJSI Asia Pacific Index for three straight years; from 2020 to 2022.
The DJSI is an index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones in the U.S. and RobecoSAM in Switzerland. The companies’ activities are analyzed in terms of the three aspects of economy, environment and society, and companies evaluated with excellent sustainability are selected as an index component.
DJSI world Index selects the top 10% of companies in each industry.
FTSE4Good Index Series
We have been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the consecutive years since 2018.
This index is designed by FTSE Russell, a member of the London Stock Exchange group. Companies with relatively good environmental, social and governance practices are selected in each sector.
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
We have been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index for the consecutive years since 2018.
This index is designed by FTSE Russell, a member of the London Stock Exchange group. Japanese companies with relatively good environmental, social and governance practices are selected in each sector.
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
We have been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index in 2022.
The index is designed by FTSE Russell, a member of the London Stock Exchange group.
Japanese companies with relatively good environmental, social and governance practices are selected in each sector.
The Index is designed as a sector neutral benchmark and supports climate transitions to a low carbon economy, especially for those companies with particularly high GHG emissions, by evaluating companies’ climate governance and climate change efforts via the Transition Pathway Initiative’s Management Quality Score.
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
We have been selected as the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index developed by the U.S. Inc., MSCI for the consecutive years since 2019.
From among the component companies of the MSCI Japan IMI top-700 Index (the top 700 companies by market capitalization),
Japanese companies with outstanding environmental, social and governance evaluations are selected.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
We have been selected as the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index developed by the U.S. Inc., MSCI in 2022.
From among the component companies of the MSCI Japan IMI top-700 Index (the top 700 companies by market capitalization), Japanese companies with outstanding in gender diversity within industries are selected.
MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Constituent
We were selected as the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Constituent in 2023. This index was developed by the U.S. Inc., MSCI, and companies with high evaluation in terms of environment, social, and governance are selected
CDP [climate change] [water security]
We have been selected by CDP, a global environmental non-profit organization, as a prestigious A-List company in the two fields of [climate change] and [water] in CDP 2022, in our commitment and disclosure to climate change and water security. We have been selected for the A-List for the fifth consecutive year in climate change category and for the second consecutive year in water security category.
CDP [SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT LEADER]
In the Supplier Engagement Assessment, we have been selected as a "Leader Board" by a global environmental non-profit CDP, with the highest evaluation for the 4th consecutive year since 2019.
The Supplier Engagement Assessment assesses a company’s approach to the supply chain for climate change issues.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
We have been selected as a constituent of the “S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index” since 2018.
This index comprises companies included in the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX), and the weight of constituent is determined by the disclosure status of environmental information and carbon efficiency (Carbon emissions per unit of revenue) based on market capitalization.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
In 2023, We were also accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi*1, for five consecutive years, as a “Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023 - White 500 (Large Enterprise Category)”. Under the recognition program, the Nippon Kenko Kaigi examines large enterprises engaging in initiatives for overcoming health-related challenges in communities or for promoting health-conscious activities led by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi, and recognizes top 500 outstanding enterprises engaging in efforts for health and productivity management.
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey
We were rated 4 stars in the Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey 2022.
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey has been conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2017, targeting listed companies and leading unlisted companies across Japan. Smart Work Management is defined as initiatives for maximizing the performance of the organization through efforts in three factors: the realization of diverse and flexible work styles, a system for creating new businesses, and market development capability. Based on these 3 factors and management infrastructure such as corporate governance, companies with deviation values of 50 or more are evaluated on a scale of 5 (Star 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, 3).
Nikkei SDGs Management
We were rated 4 stars in the Nikkei SDGs Management Survey 2022.
Nikkei SDGs Management survey has been conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2019, targeting listed companies and leading unlisted companies across Japan. Companies are scored on whether they are contributing to the SDGs through their business and improving their corporate value in the four areas of SDG Strategy and Economic Value, Social Value, Environmental Value, and Governance. Companies with a deviation value of 50 or more are rated on a scale of 5 (Star 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, 3).
SUSTAINA ESG AWARDS
We received the Silver Class which is given to the top 21 to 50 companies in the "Comprehensive Categories" of SUSTAINA ESG AWARDS in 2023.
SUSTAINA ESG AWARDS are award system established by SUSTAINA Japan Inc., for domestic companies that are actively engaged in ESG (Environment, Society, Governance).
The top 100 companies with an overall score are selected as "ESG management advanced companies" by adding the financial score to the
ESG score provided by the unique AI system.
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices(DJSI)
We have been selected for the first time as an index component of the DJSI World Index and DJSI Asia Pacific Index.
The DJSI is an index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones in the U.S. and RobecoSAM in Switzerland. The companies’ activities are analyzed in terms of the three aspects of economy, environment and society, and companies evaluated with excellent sustainability are selected as an index component.
DJSI world Index selects the top 10% of companies in each industry.
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices(DJSI)
We have been selected for the index component of the DJSI World Index and DJSI Asia Pacific Index in 2020 and 2021.
The DJSI is an index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones in the U.S. and RobecoSAM in Switzerland. The companies’ activities are analyzed in terms of the three aspects of economy, environment and society, and companies evaluated with excellent sustainability are selected as an index component.
DJSI world Index selects the top 10% of companies in each industry.
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
We have been selected as the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index developed by the U.S. Inc., MSCI for the consecutive years since 2019.
From among the component companies of the MSCI Japan IMI top-700 Index （the top 700 companies by market capitalization), Japanese companies with outstanding environmental, social and governance evaluations are selected.
MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Constituent
We were first selected as the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Constituent in 2020.
This index was developed by the U.S. Inc., MSCI, and companies with high evaluation in terms of environment, social, and governance are selected
CDP [Climate Change]
For the first time, weo were selected for inclusion in the A list, the highest evaluation in the CDP2018 (Climate Change) listing by CDP, a global environmental non-profit organization, based on evaluation of our efforts such as actions for climate change and proactive disclosure of information.
We were selected for inclusion in the A list, the highest evaluation in the CDP2019 (Climate Change) listing by CDP, a global environmental non-profit organization, based on evaluation of our efforts such as actions for climate change and proactive disclosure of information. We have been on the A list for two consecutive years, since 2018.
We have been selected as a prestigious “A List company” in CDP2020【climate change】by a global environmental non-profit CDP, for our commitment to climate change and disclosure. We have been included in “A List company” for the 3rd consecutive year since 2018.
CDP [climate change] [water security]
We have been selected by CDP, a global environmental non-profit organization, as a prestigious A-List company in the two fields of [climate change] and [water] in CDP 2021, in our commitment and disclosure to climate change and water security. We have been selected for the A-List for the fourth consecutive year in climate change category and for the first time water security category.
CDP [SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT LEADER]
In the Supplier Engagement Assessment, we have been selected as a "Leader Board" by a global environmental non-profit CDP, with the highest evaluation for the 3rd consecutive year since 2019.
The Supplier Engagement Assessment assesses a company’s approach to the supply chain for climate change issues.
Minister of the Environment's Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activity
This commendation is given to individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the prevention of global warming. Our actions for medium- and long-term environmental challenge vision, "ECO VISION2050," were evaluated by the Ministry of Environment, and we received commendation for “Implementation and Dissemination of Countermeasures category” in the Commendations for Global Warming Prevention Activity of the Minister of the Environment.
Awards for Achievement in Promoting Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Activities
We received the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) Promotion Council Chairman’s Award in the 2020 Awards for Achievement in Promoting Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Activities (3R Awards).
The aims of the 3R Awards is to facilitate the creation of a recycling-oriented society by recognizing individuals, groups, companies, etc. that have made distinguished achievements through proactive and continued commitment to 3R activities.
Osaka Stop Global Warming Award
This award is commend business operators who have made outstanding efforts in their business activities, serving as a model for other businesses, in terms of controlling greenhouse gases and artificial heat emissions from their business activities, as well as levelling electricity demand ("prevention of global warming, etc."), based on the "Ordinance on Prevention of Global Warming in Osaka Prefecture."
Excellence Award in FY2018
In FY2018, ｗe received the Excellence Award in recognition of our performance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our environmental management system.
Osaka Prefecture Governor's Award in FY2020
Our Minase Research Institute received the “Osaka Prefecture Governor's Award” of the Osaka Stop Global Warming Award for FY2020 hosted by the Osaka Prefecture, as a company that has made the best efforts in measures for global warming prevention by reducing greenhouse gas emissions on an emission basis and a basic unit basis.
Please see here for the details of the award.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
In 2019,we were certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi*1 under their“Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2019 - White 500 (Large Enterprise Category）.” This certification program is developed to promote health while honoring corporations and healthcare organizations that practice particularly outstanding health management.
2020 Health & Productivity Stock
In 2020, We were selected for the inclusion in a “2020 Health & Productivity Stock” for the first time by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), who jointly select enterprises strategically engaged in their employees’ health management from a management perspective. This program selects, in principle, on a one-company per industry basis.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
In 2020, We were also accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi for the second consecutive year, as a “Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2020 - White 500 (Large Enterprise Category)”.Under the recognition program, the Nippon Kenko Kaigi examines large enterprises engaging in initiatives for overcoming health-related challenges in communities or for promoting health-conscious activities led by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi, and recognizes top 500 outstanding enterprises engaging in efforts for health and productivity management.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
In 2021, We were also accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi*1, for the third consecutive year, as a “Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2021 - White 500 (Large Enterprise Category)”.
Under the recognition program, the Nippon Kenko Kaigi examines large enterprises engaging in initiatives for overcoming health-related challenges in communities or for promoting health-conscious activities led by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi, and recognizes top 500 outstanding enterprises engaging in efforts for health and productivity management.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
In 2022, We were also accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi*1, for four consecutive year, as a “Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2022 - White 500 (Large Enterprise Category)”.Under the recognition program, the Nippon Kenko Kaigi examines large enterprises engaging in initiatives for overcoming health-related challenges in communities or for promoting health-conscious activities led by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi, and recognizes top 500 outstanding enterprises engaging in efforts for health and productivity management.
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey
We were awarded with 4 stars in the third Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey. The Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey has been conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2017. "Smart Work Management" is defined as an approach to maximize organizational performance based on 3 factors: the achievement of diverse and flexible working styles, the ability to create new businesses, and the ability to explore the market for listed and major non-listed companies nationwide. In addition to the management infrastructure, including corporate governance, companies with deviation values of 50 or more are assessed on a five-star rating of 3 to 5 stars.
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey
We were rated 4 stars in the 4th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey.
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey has been conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2017, targeting listed companies and leading unlisted companies across Japan. Smart Work Management is defined as initiatives for maximizing the performance of the organization through efforts in three areas: diverse and flexible work styles, a system for creating new businesses, and market development capability. Companies are evaluated in these three areas, in addition to management foundation, which includes corporate governance, and companies with a deviation value of 50 or more are rated on a scale of 3 to 5 stars.
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey
We were rated 4 stars in the 5th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey (November 2021).
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey has been conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2017, targeting listed companies and leading unlisted companies across Japan. Smart Work Management is defined as initiatives for maximizing the performance of the organization through efforts in three factors: the realization of diverse and flexible work styles, a system for creating new businesses, and market development capability. Based on these 3 factors and management infrastructure such as corporate governance, companies with deviation values of 50 or more are evaluated on a scale of 5 (Star 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, 3).
Nikkei SDGs Management
We were awarded with 4.5 stars in the first Nikkei SDGs Management Survey. Nikkei SDGs Management Survey has been conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2019. By combining SDGs with management, companies that work to solve social, economic, and environmental issues through business practices that lead to an increase in corporate value are defined as SDGs management achievers. From the three factors of "economic value," "social value," and "environmental value," companies with deviations of 50 or more are assessed on five-star rating of 3 to 5 stars.
Nikkei SDGs Management
We were rated 4 stars in the second Nikkei SDGs Management Survey.
Nikkei SDGs Management survey was initiated by Nikkei Inc. in 2019 to recognize companies that are actively addressing societal, economic, and environmental issues through business by integrating SDGs in their management so as to enhance corporate value. The survey reviews companies’ efforts to promote SDGs management, and companies with a deviation value of 50 or more are rated on a scale of 3 to 5 stars based on three factors: economic value, social value, and environmental value.
Nikkei SDGs Management
We were rated 4 stars in the 3rd Nikkei SDGs Management Survey (November 2021).
Nikkei SDGs Management survey was initiated by Nikkei Inc. in 2019 to recognize companies that are actively addressing societal, economic, and environmental issues through business by integrating SDGs in their management so as to enhance corporate value. The survey reviews companies’ efforts to promote SDGs management, and companies with a deviation value of 50 or more are rated on a scale 5 (Star 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, 3) based on three factors: economic value, social value, and environmental value.
SUSTAINA ESG AWARDS
We received the Gold Class which is given to the top 20 companies in the "Comprehensive Categories" of SUSTAINA ESG AWARDS in 2020. In addition, we received the Bronze Class in the "Industry Categories" classified into 33 categories.
In addition, we received the Bronze Class which is given to the top 51 to 100 companies in the "Comprehensive Categories" of SUSTAINA ESG AWARDS in 2021.
SUSTAINA ESG AWARDS are award system established by SUSTAINA Japan Inc., for domestic companies that are actively engaged in ESG (Environment, Society, Governance). The top 100 companies with an overall score are selected as "ESG management advanced companies" by adding the financial score to the ESG score provided by the unique AI system.
