Evaluation by Outside Organization
1. Inclusion in ESG Indexes (current as of July 1, 2023)
JSR Group is highly regarded for its non-financial initiatives, as evidenced by JSR Corporation’s inclusion in global socially responsible investment (SRI) indexes. Additionally, JSR Corporation has been selected for inclusion in six ESG indexes that cover Japanese stocks and are used by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF): the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN), S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, and Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index.
(1) FTSE Russell
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
FTSE Russell selected JSR Corporation as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index as a Japanese company with excellent ESG initiatives.
FTSE4Good
FTSE Russell has selected JSR Corporation as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series every year since 2004.
(2) MSCI
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes
JSR Corporation was selected as a constituent of the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index and MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes as a company with outstanding ESG performance.*
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
MSCI selected JSR Corporation as a constituent of the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) as a company with excellent gender diversity.*
* The inclusion of JSR Corporation in MSCI indexes, as well as the use of the MSCI logo, trademark, service mark and index name, does not constitute support, endorsement, or promotion of MSCI or any MSCI-affiliated company by JSR Corporation. MSCI indexes are the sole property of MSCI. MSCI and all MSCI index names and logos are the trademark or service mark of MSCI and its affiliated companies.
(3) S&P
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
The S&P Dow Jones Index selected JSR Corporation as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index.
(4) Morningstar
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
Morningstar has selected JSR Corporation as a constituent of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index.
(5) SOMPO Asset Management
Sompo Sustainability Index
Sompo Asset Management once again selected JSR Corporation as a constituent of the Sompo Sustainability Index as a company with excellent ESG initiatives.
2. Main Awards, Recognitions and Certifications
(1) EcoVadis
JSR was awarded the Gold Medal in EcoVadis’ assessment of environmental and social assessment services in the supply chain.
(2) Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
2023 Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)
JSR Corporation was named a 2023 Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category) of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
2023 Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (SME Category)
Six JSR Group companies were named 2023 Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations (SME Category) of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
- Emulsion Technology Co., Ltd.
- Medical & Biological Laboratories Co., Ltd.
- JSR Health Insurance Society
- JSR Micro Kyushu Co., Ltd.
- JSR Logistics & Customer Center Co., Ltd.
- Japan Coloring Co., Ltd.
(3) Green Business Certification
JSR Micro, Inc. (USA) received Green Business Certification from the City of Sunnyvale. This certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.
(4) Nikkei New Office Awards
JSR Bioscience and informatics R&D center (JSR BiRD) received the Kanto New Office Encouragement Award at the 35th Nikkei New Office Awards for FY2022 from Nikkei Inc. and New Office Promotion Association. JSR BiRD was recognized for being a workplace that promotes work styles that enhance creativity, as a place for intellectual production using IT, and for giving consideration to social aspects such as contributing to the global environment and local communities.