External Evaluation and Third-Party Verification
Incorporation into Sustainability Indices
Our sustainability efforts have earned us inclusion in the following sustainability indices.
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FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
This index, created by FTSE Russel, is composed of Japanese companies with strong ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings.
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S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
This index, also published by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and the Japan Exchange Group, measures the environmental disclosures and carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of revenue) of companies within the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX), with a focus on those with lower carbon emissions.
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Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
The Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index, created by Morningstar, recognizes companies with ingrained gender diversity policies and those that provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of gender.
B Score in CDP Climate Change
CDP is an international nonprofit organization based in the UK that evaluates companies’ environmental information disclosures on an eight-level scale from A to D-.
We disclosed information on climate change in response to the organization’s request and received a B score for fiscal 2025, marking the second consecutive year at this level. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and disclose related details to our stakeholders.
Bronze Medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment
The Group earned a Bronze Medal from the international sustainability rating agency EcoVadis, placing it among the top 35% of evaluated companies. The assessment covered four key areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. We remain committed to contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Three-Star Certification in Shiga Prefecture Biodiversity Initiative Certification System
We earned the highest three-star rating in Shiga Prefecture’s Biodiversity Initiative Certification System.
Every three years, this program evaluates companies and other organizations with headquarters or business locations in Shiga Prefecture for their contributions to biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.
These ongoing efforts earned us the highest three-star rating in 2019, 2022, and 2025 under the Shiga Prefecture Biodiversity Initiative Certification System. We will continue to conduct our business activities with careful consideration for the preservation of local biodiversity.
Certified as a 2026 Outstanding Organization of KENKO Investment for Health
The Company and its health insurance association were again recognized as 2026 Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. The program honors companies that implement strategic health and productivity management practices for their employees. The Company has received this certification for eight consecutive years.
Received Platinum Kurumin Certification
In February 2019, we received Platinum Kurumin certification under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children. This certification recognizes our efforts to support diverse working styles and create an environment where employees can balance their work and childcare responsibilities while pursuing their personal goals.
Third-Party Verification
To ensure accuracy and credibility, we undergo third-party verification of our greenhouse gas emissions data (Scope 1 plus 2). This data, published on our website, in the integrated report, and in the ESG data book, has been evaluated for validity and other aspects.
Our fiscal 2025 report confirmed no significant errors or omissions in the disclosures.