Asahi Kasei has been selected for continuous inclusion in the following ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment indices:
- FTSE4Good Index Series1
- FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index2
- FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index3
These indices are developed by FTSE Russell, a member of the London Stock Exchange Group, and consist of companies that demonstrate outstanding ESG practices. The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index and FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index are utilized by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan, which manages Japan’s public pension reserves, for ESG-related investments.
In addition to these indices, Asahi Kasei is also included in other ESG-related indices adopted by GPIF, such as:
- MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
- MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index
- S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
- Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
Asahi Kasei will continue its efforts to achieve sustainability from the perspective of “Care for People, Care for Earth” guided by its Group Mission of contributing to life and living for people around the world.
For more information on Asahi Kasei’s sustainability, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.com/sustainability
1 The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.
2 The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is designed as an industry neutral benchmark that reflects the performance of companies demonstrating specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in Japan.
3 FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is designed as a sector neutral benchmark that reflects the performance of companies demonstrating specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in Japan. The index selects companies with higher ESG Ratings within the top 50% of each sector and supports climate transition to a low carbon economy by evaluating companies’ climate governance and climate change efforts via the Transition Pathway Initiative’s Management Quality Score.