DIC Corporation Recognized by FTSE4Good Index Series for Its ESG Efforts
Last update on Aug 2, 2024
DIC Corporation announces that it has been selected for the sixth year in a row for inclusion in the FTSE4Good index series. It is a globally recognized environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment index. DIC Corporation was again selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, two indices used by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).Outstanding ESG Practice Demonstration
Developed by United Kingdom–based global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good index series measures the performance of companies demonstrating outstanding ESG practices. It uses a model comprising multiple themes categorized into three pillars - Environmental, Social, and Governance.
DIC was given high marks for its initiatives implemented in line with themes. The themes include Pollution & Resources (Environmental pillar), Health & Safety and Labor Standards (Social pillar), and Tax Transparency (Governance pillar).
In addition to the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, DIC has been selected for inclusion in several other major ESG investment indices used by the GPIF. These include MSCI's MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, and the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index.
Guided by its basic sustainability policy, the DIC Group will continue working toward achieving sustainability for society by strengthening ESG initiatives linked to its business activities and promoting appropriate disclosure.
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