Inclusion in SRI Indexes
The Asahi Group has been included in several major Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) indexes and funds worldwide. SRI is an investment approach that uses valuation criteria for investment decisions based on social perspectives, such as environmental consideration and corporate citizenship, in addition to financial considerations.
FTSE4 Good Global Index
The FTSE4Good Global Index is a stock index developed by FTSE International Limited, established by The Financial Times Ltd. and London Stock Exchange Group plc. FTSE International surveys approximately 2,000 leading companies from countries around the world based on social, environmental, and ethical perspectives, including conformity with Supply Chain Labour Standards. Based on this survey, FTSE evaluates the sustainability of each company, and selects companies that satisfy its criteria for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Global Index.
FTSE Blossom Japan Index・FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
The FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, both compiled by the global index provider FTSE Russell, reflect the excellent ESG performance of Japanese companies relative to their respective sectors. Both indices are designed to be sector neutral. Furthermore, in order to advance the transition to a low-carbon economy, in the case of companies that emit especially large amounts of greenhouse gases, the indices incorporate only companies that are rated highly for their efforts to improve their TPI Management Quality Scores. Both indices are widely used to create and evaluate sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Indexes
The MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index is based on the MSCI Japan IMI Top 500 Index, its parents index, which includes large, mid and small-cap securities in the Japanese markets. The Index is designed to represent the performance of those Japanese companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance practices (ESG) in Japan. The index aims to include companies that lead their respective groups by having high ESG performance.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index
The MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) is based on the MSCI Japan IMI Top 500 Index, its parent index, which includes large, mid and small-cap securities in the Japanese markets. The Index is designed to represent the performance of those Japanese companies that exhibit a commitment towards promoting and maintaining high level of gender diversity among their workforce and also maintain superior financial quality. The index aims to include companies that lead their respective GICS® sector groups in terms of supporting women’s participation and advancement in the workforce and adopting diversity policies.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index
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