External evaluation
Inclusion in socially responsible investment indexes
ESG Indexes included in (as of July 2025)
- FTSE4Good Index Series
- FTSE Blossom Japan Index
- FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
- MSCI Selection Indexes
- MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
- MSCI Japan Equity ESG Select Leaders Index
- MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
- S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
- SOMPO Sustainability Index
- Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (GenDi J)
Asahi Kasei received AA in the 2025 MSCI ESG Ratings.
Rated A- for Climate Change and B for Water Security in the CDP survey.
Asahi Kasei was rated A- in the category of Climate Change and rated B in the category of Water Security in the 2025 survey conducted by CDP.
Highest Rank from Development Bank of Japan, Inc. (DBJ) under DBJ Environmentally Rated Loan Program
In September 2024, Asahi Kasei received a Development Bank of Japan loan under the DBJ Environmentally Rated Loan Program, having obtained the system's highest rating as a "company with particularly advanced environmental programs."
DX Stock 2025
In 2025, Asahi Kasei was selected as a Digital Transformation (DX) Stock, in an initiative conducted jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
“White 500” for 2025 (Large Enterprise Category)
In March 2025 the Asahi Kasei Group was recognized as a “White 500” enterprise under the 2025 Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program, conducted jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi.
71st Okochi Memorial Prize
Employees of the Asahi Kasei Group received the 71st Okochi Memorial Prize in March 2025 for the "High-Comactibility, High-Flowability Microcrystalline Cellulose for Tablets" and "Smart Cell Technology for Mass Production of Cholesterol Esterase".
EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment Gold Rating for Microza®
The Microza & Water Processing Division of Asahi Kasei’s Material Sector, which provides Microza® hollow fiber membranes for filtration and separation, received a Gold Rating, which corresponds to the top 5% of all evaluations, in the sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis (headquartered in France) in June 2025. The survey evaluates companies' sustainability efforts in the four areas of the environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The division received an especially high assessment in the environmental category for its manufacturing at the Microza® Fuji Plant and related supply chain and value chain activities.
RE100 Leadership Award for Asahi Kasei Homes
At the RE100 Leadership Awards 2024 hosted by RE100, an international initiative operated by the Climate Group, Asahi Kasei Homes was recognized for its ambitious initiatives and outstanding achievements in transitioning to renewable energy, becoming the first Japanese company* to receive the award in the “RE100 enterprising leader” category.
- *According to Asahi Kasei research, Asahi Kasei Homes is the first company headquartered in Japan to receive the award in this category among all recipients from 2020 through 2024.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Asahi Kasei Homes at the Resource Circulation Technology and System Awards
At the FY2024 Resource Circulation Technology and System Awards by the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI), Asahi Kasei Homes received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for its “Long Life” housing business which was highly recognized as an outstanding initiative contributing to the further advancement of resource circulation in Japan.
Excellence Award for Asahi Kasei Homes at the Japan Resilience Awards
At the 2025 Japan Resilience Awards by the Association for Resilience Japan, Asahi Kasei Homes received the Excellence Award, marking the 7th consecutive year that the company has received the award. The company was recognized for its comprehensive initiative “Hebel Haus Total Resilience 2.0,” which integrates enhanced thermal insulation performance, proposals for power generation and storage systems, and an enhanced disaster information system.
Platinum Kurumin certification
In 2016, Asahi Kasei Corp., Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corp., Asahi Kasei Pharma Corp., and Asahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd.* received Platinum Kurumin certification from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Platinum Kurumin certification is awarded in recognition of proactive support for the development of the next generation which is particularly outstanding.
- *The certification for Asahi Kasei Medical was succeeded by Asahi Kasei Life Science in April 2025.
Nice Vitality & Best Support Award at the ACE Awards
At the ACE Awards 2024 by the Accessibility Consortium of Enterprises (ACE), an employee of the Asahi Kasei Group received the Nice Vitality & Best Support Award in the individual category in recognition of their vitality and strong motivation to grow while facing challenges related to disability, as well as their outstanding support for those around them.
Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation at the Award for Excellent Companies, etc. Utilizing the Intellectual Property Rights System
In April 2025, Asahi Kasei received the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation at the Award for Excellent Companies, etc. Utilizing the Intellectual Property Rights System organized by the Japan Patent Office of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The awards are presented annually by the Japan Patent Office, under Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, to companies and organizations that have made effective use of the intellectual property system and contributed to its smooth operation and development. Asahi Kasei was recognized as a Special Merit Enterprise for the Promotion and Development of the Industrial Property Rights System, in acknowledgment of its exceptional achievements in advancing and promoting the system.
Imperial Invention Prize at the National Commendation for Invention
At the 2025 National Commendation for Invention by the Japan Institute for Promoting Invention and Innovation, Asahi Kasei received the Imperial Invention Prize, the highest honor, as well as the Award for Distinguished Contribution for Driving the Invention into Implementation. The National Commendation for Invention is an annual program that honors individuals who have made outstanding achievements in the completion, implementation, and promotion of inventions in Japan. Asahi Kasei was recognized for its invention of an electrode life extension technology using nickel (Patent No. 6120804), which was selected as the most outstanding invention and awarded both the Imperial Invention Prize and the Award for Distinguished Contribution for Driving the Invention into Implementation.
Related information
View the past awards we have received related to research and development.