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Initiatives in which Nissha participates / External evaluations
Initiatives in which Nissha participates
Nissha supports the United Nations Global Compact since April 2012. The Global Compact is a voluntary initiative to have various companies show responsible and creative leadership, and thereby act as good citizens and participate in creating a global framework for sustainable growth.
In January 2022, we publicly endorsed the recommendations made by TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures). TCFD, which was established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB), recommends that companies take measures to understand and address climate change-related risks and opportunities as a management issue.
In January 2019, we joined the "Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance" (CLOMA), which aims to solve the marine plastic waste problem. CLOMA is an organization established by the public and private sectors to accelerate efforts across industries such as proper management of plastic waste, promotion of the 3Rs, and promotion of developing of alternative materials.
External evaluations
In February 2024, we received a “B” rating in “the Climate Change Report 2023” published by the CDP, an international not-for-profit charity in the environmental field. The “B” is the third rating of the eight levels from the top.
We have received an “AA” rating (the second highest rating) in MSCI ESG Ratings. MSCI Inc. calculates and publishes numerous stock indices, and provides a variety of tools for institutional investors globally to support their decision-making on investment. The MSCI ESG Ratings comprehensively evaluates the companies’ activities for the environment, social, and governance of thousands of companies around the world and compares them by industry. MSCI evaluates and rates the companies in seven grades from the highest rank “AAA” to the lowest “CCC”.
We have been awarded the Bronze rating in EcoVadis sustainability survey. EcoVadis is a global sustainability rating provider that aims to improve corporate environmental and social initiatives throughout the supply chain. They evaluate companies' activities in the areas of Environment, Labor Practices and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
We have been selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is an index developed by FTSE Russell that reflects the performance of Japanese companies with superior environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The index has become one of the leading indices for ESG investment, with the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) using it as their ESG index, for example.
We have been selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. This index developed by FTSE Russell is designed to reflect the performance of companies in Japan demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in each sector. The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is using index as the ESG index.
We have been selected as a constituent stock of the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes. This is a global index developed by US-based MSCI Inc. and formed by selecting top-rated ESG companies.(*1)
MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
We have been selected as a constituent stock of the MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index. This index uses the MSCI Japan Investable Market Index (IMI) developed by US-based MSCI Inc. as its parent, and formed by selecting top-rated ESG companies with the target of 50% of stocks in each industry. The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) uses it as their ESG index.(*1)
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
We have been selected as a constituent stock of the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index. This index uses the MSCI Japan Investable Market Index (IMI) developed by US-based MSCI Inc. as its parent, and formed by selecting top-rated ESG companies with the target 50% of market capitalization in each industry.(*1)
We are included as a constituent stock of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index. The S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index is built by the S&P Dow Jones Index, one of the world’s largest independent index companies, based on carbon emissions data from Trucost, a pioneer in environmental assessment. This index increases the investment weight of companies in the same industry with high carbon efficiency, and those that disclose information on their greenhouse gas emissions.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
We have been selected as a constituent stock of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (hereinafter, GenDi J), which is adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as an ESG investment index. GenDi J is an index of the initiatives concerning corporate gender diversity provided by Morningstar, a leading investment research firm and mutual fund rating evaluator in the United States. We are currently in Group 1 (the top of 5 groups). (*2)
SOMPO Sustainability Index
We have been selected as a constituent stock of the SOMPO Sustainability Index, an index managed by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd. in succession since 2012. This index is a unique active index, which is composed of approximately 300 companies with outstanding ESG initiatives.
Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations
We have been recognized as a "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations (Large Enterprise Category)" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the third year in a row. The certification is given to companies with especially excellent health management practices.
Kurumin Certification
We have received “Kurumin” certification for three consecutive terms since the fiscal year ended March 2010, and also certified with Platinum Kurumin in March 2019. Based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, “Platinum Kurumin” is a certification of companies that have already obtained Kurumin certification in recognition of their measures to support employees with children and are carrying out initiatives at an even higher level.
DX (Digital Transformation) Certification
In August 2021, we have certified as a "DX-Certified Operator" based on the DX (Digital Transformation) certification system established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).It was evaluated that our DX efforts and appropriate information disclosure to stakeholders meet the standards required by METI.
*1 THE INCLUSION OF Nissha Co., Ltd. IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF Nissha Co., Ltd. BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.
*2 Morningstar, Inc., and/or one of its affiliated companies (individually and collectively, “Morningstar”) has authorized Nissha Co., Ltd. to use of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Logo (“Logo”) to reflect the fact that, for the designated ranking year, Nissha Co., Ltd. ranks in the top quintile of companies comprising the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt IndexSM (“Index”) on the issue of gender diversity in the workplace. Morningstar is making the Logo available for use by Nissha Co., Ltd. for informational purposes. Nissha Co., Ltd. use of the Logo should not be construed as an endorsement by Morningstar of Nissha Co., Ltd. or as a recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase, sell or underwrite any security associated with Nissha Co., Ltd. The Index is designed to reflect gender diversity in the workplace in Japan, but Morningstar does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Index or any data included in it. Morningstar makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Index or the Logo, and expressly disclaim all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Index, any data included in it or the Logo. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morningstar or any of its third party content providers have any liability for any damages (whether direct or indirect), arising from any party’s use or reliance on the Index or the Logo, even if Morningstar is notified of the possibility of such damages. The Morningstar name, Index name and the Logo are the trademarks or services marks of Morningstar, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
*2 Morningstar, Inc., and/or one of its affiliated companies (individually and collectively, “Morningstar”) has authorized Nissha Co., Ltd. to use of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Logo (“Logo”) to reflect the fact that, for the designated ranking year, Nissha Co., Ltd. ranks in the top quintile of companies comprising the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt IndexSM (“Index”) on the issue of gender diversity in the workplace. Morningstar is making the Logo available for use by Nissha Co., Ltd. for informational purposes. Nissha Co., Ltd. use of the Logo should not be construed as an endorsement by Morningstar of Nissha Co., Ltd. or as a recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase, sell or underwrite any security associated with Nissha Co., Ltd. The Index is designed to reflect gender diversity in the workplace in Japan, but Morningstar does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Index or any data included in it. Morningstar makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Index or the Logo, and expressly disclaim all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Index, any data included in it or the Logo. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morningstar or any of its third party content providers have any liability for any damages (whether direct or indirect), arising from any party’s use or reliance on the Index or the Logo, even if Morningstar is notified of the possibility of such damages. The Morningstar name, Index name and the Logo are the trademarks or services marks of Morningstar, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
