2024.08.16
Unicharm Selected as a Constituent of all ESG Indices by GPIF
Unicharm Corporation (CEO & President, Mr. Takahisa Takahara) announced that it has been selected as a constituent of all six ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) indices targeting Japanese companies by GPIF (Government Pension Investment Fund).
As of August 2024, the GPIF has adopted the following six ESG indices for domestic equities:
- 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 Series
- Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
The "FTSE Blossom Japan Index" and "S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index Series" have been selected for six consecutive years. The "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index" has been selected for three consecutive years. The "MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)" has been selected for the fifth time.
This selection is believed to recognize the company's efforts in aligning with its corporate brand essence, "Love Your Possibilities," which aims to contribute to the realization of a "cohesive society" where everyone supports each other by believing in unlimited possibilities and demonstrating them with a compassionate and altruistic mindset. We believe that our activities in addressing environmental and social issues and working towards achieving the SDGs have been evaluated.
Considering this selection, we will strive to become even more highly valued and trusted by stakeholders, focusing on sustainable growth and creating long-term corporate value.
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FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Unicharm Corporation has been independently assessed and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent member of the FTSE4Good Index Series, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, these indices were designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social, and governance practices, and are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other financial products.
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