ESG Assessment by International Assessment Agencies
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MSCI (US) *1
Our ESG Rating of A from MSCI indicates relatively high resistance to various potential ESG risks. -
FTSE (UK) *2
We have earned a FTSE Russell ESG Rating of 3.8 (roughly in the top 20%). This makes us eligible for inclusion in FTSE Russell's FTSE4Good Index Series reflecting an objective assessment of potential ESG risks based on the characteristics of our business and our response to these risks.(We earned a rating of over 3.3 as of March 2022.) -
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
In March 2023, we received as a Low Risk company by Sustainalytics, a U.S. company that provides environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings to global institutional investors and companies.
Index Inclusion
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FTSE Blossom Japan Index *3
An integrated index from FTSE Russell reflecting the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. -
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index *4
Based on FTSE Russell ESG Ratings, reflecting the relative ESG-responsive performance of Japanese companies in each sector. -
JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index
An equities index developed jointly by Japan Exchange Group, Inc., its group member Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc., and Nikkei Inc. -
JPX/S&P Capital & Human Resources Investment Index
The index is calculated by selecting 200 stocks that are actively engaged in capital and human resource investment. -
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
An equities index focusing on environmental information of ESG investment, developed jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (US) and Japan Exchange Group, Inc. -
Japan New Economy Index
A new equities index prepared based on a methodology developed independently by the Japan Association of New Economy.
Sustainability Assessment
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Received a "A-" rating in the CDP Climate Change Report 2023
We received a A- rating from CDP, a non-profit organization run by a consortium of institutional investors, for our environmental strategy and greenhouse gas measures. -
Recognized as the Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
We have been recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as an outstanding enterprise engaging in efforts to advance health and productivity management based on health-conscious activities led by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. -
Recognized as "Advance" Rank company at the D&I Award 2022
We have been recognized with an "Advanced" rank in JobRainbow Inc.'s "D&I Award 2022," which recognizes and awards companies that are committed to diversity and inclusion. -
Highest Assessment Earned under the Eruboshi Certification for Companies Empowering Women
We received from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare the highest ranking as an outstanding company in this program under the Act on the Promotion of Female Participation and Career Advancement in the Workplace. -
Special Award Received in Platinum Career Award 2021
We received a special award as a company focusing on employee career development and opportunities for playing an active role based on the definitions of the “Platinum Career.”
Website related Awards
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Nikko Investor Relations All Japanese Listed Companies' Website Ranking
We were selected as an AAA Website in the 2023 survey of All Japanese Listed Companies’ Website Ranking by Nikko Investor Relations Co., Ltd. -
Gomez IR Site Ranking
We received a silver award in the Gomez IR Site Ranking 2023 by BroadBand Security, Inc. -
Gomez ESG Site Ranking
We were selected as an excellent company in the Gomez ESG Site Ranking 2024 by Broadband Security, Inc.
Group Memberships
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Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)
This economic organization works to fulfill its mission of drawing upon the vitality of corporations as well as individuals and local communities that support corporate activities to contribute to the autonomous development of the Japanese economy and improvement in quality of life for Japanese people. -
Japan Association of New Economy (JANE)
As Japan's newest economic organization, JANE strives to develop environments in which individuals and private sector firms can demonstrate their abilities to the fullest to reform the economy and society centering around digital axes.
Approved initiatives
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United Nations Global Compact
In May 2023, we signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a framework for achieving sustainable growth in the international community. We agree with 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption, and we will continue to support the UN Global Compact to contribute to sustainable development of society. -
Keidanren Initiative based on the Declaration of Biodiversity
In June 2024, we became a permanent member of the Keidanren Nature Conservation Council and participated in the Keidanren Initiative based on the Declaration of Biodiversity by the Council. We are committed to responsible action and initiatives on various environmental issues,including climate change and biodiversity.
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MSCI's logos, trademarks, service marks, and index names does not constitute support, endorsement,
or sales promotion of S-Pool, Inc. by MSCI. MSCI's services and data are the property of MSCI or its
information providers and are provided as-is and without warranty. MSCI's names and logos are the
trademarks or service marks of MSCI.
*2, *3 FTSE Russell (a registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company)
certifies that S-Pool, Inc. has been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index based on the result of
a third-party research that the company has satisfied the requirements for inclusion in the index.
The FTSE Blossom Japan Index, prepared by the global index provider FTSE Russell, is designed to
measure the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is used widely as a performance benchmark
and tool for the creation of financial instruments or fund products focused on sustainable
investment.
*4 FTSE Russell (a registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company)
certifies that S-Pool, Inc. has been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index based on the result of
a third-party research that the company has satisfied the requirements for inclusion in the index.
The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used widely as a performance benchmark and tool for
the creation of financial instruments or fund products focused on sustainable investment.