External Evaluations and Awards

SRI Indexes Selection Status

Shiseido received positive evaluations from Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) evaluation institutions of countries worldwide and was selected for inclusion as a constituent company for SRI indexes, which take account of companies that are highly trusted by society in terms of ethics, environment, employment and safety in their operations, in both Japan and overseas.

Global

Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (the “DJSI World”) Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (the “DJSI Asia Pacific”)

Jointly developed by S＆P Dow Jones Indices LLC and RobecoSAM AG, this series of indices evaluate companies' performance from economic, environmental, and social perspectives and select leaders in sustainability. They are among the most influential indices for investment decisions focused on corporate social responsibility.

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FTSE4Good Index Series

SRI indexes that are announced by the UK's FTSE Russell and used by investors as one of the sets of ESG ratings. They are a series of indexes designed to promote investment in companies that meet global environmental/social/governance standards.

Japan

FTSE Blossom Japan Index

An index that is designed by the UK's FTSE Russell and selects Japanese companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. It is designed to be industry neutral.
Shiseido has been continuously selected for excellence in ESG practices since the introduction of this index in 2017.

The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

An index that was designed by the UK's FTSE Russell in March 2022 and selects Japanese companies in each sector that demonstrate strong ESG practices. It is designed to be sector-neutral.

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

An index that is designed by the US's MSCI and selects Japanese companies that receive positive evaluations of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)

An index that is designed by the US's MSCI and selects Japanese companies that receive a high score for empowering women and promoting gender diversity.
Shiseido has been continuously selected for excellence in ESG practices since the introduction of the index in 2017.

THE INCLUSION OF Shiseido Company, Limited IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF Shiseido Company, Limited BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.

Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index^SM

This index designed by the US-based Morningstar selects companies that have strong gender diversity policies embedded in their corporate culture and that ensure equal opportunities to employees, irrespective of their gender.
Shiseido has been selected as Group 1, the highest rating category.

Morningstar, Inc., and/or one of its affiliated companies (individually and collectively, “Morningstar”) has authorized Shiseido Company, Limited to use of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Logo (“Logo”) to reflect the fact that, for the designated ranking year, Shiseido Company, Limited ranks in the top group of companies comprising the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index^SM (“Index”) on the issue of gender diversity in the workplace. Morningstar is making the Logo available for use by Shiseido Company, Limited for informational purposes. Shiseido Company, Limited use of the Logo should not be construed as an endorsement by Morningstar of Shiseido Company, Limited or as a recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase, sell or underwrite any security associated with Shiseido Company, Limited. The Index is designed to reflect gender diversity in the workplace in Japan, but Morningstar does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Index or any data included in it. Morningstar makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Index or the Logo, and expressly disclaim all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Index, any data included in it or the Logo. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morningstar or any of its third party content providers have any liability for any damages (whether direct or indirect), arising from any party’s use or reliance on the Index or the Logo, even if Morningstar is notified of the possibility of such damages. The Morningstar name, Index name and the Logo are the trademarks or services marks of Morningstar, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

Jointly developed by the U.S. S&P Dow Jones Indices and the Japan Exchange Group, this index covers Japan stocks. It is designed to promote investment into companies that excel in carbon efficiency and environmental information disclosure.
Shiseido has been repeatedly included into the index since it was first introduced in 2018.

SOMPO Sustainability Index

SOMPO Sustainability Index is a proprietary active index created by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd., which combines environmental,
social and governance (ESG) and equity fundamental evaluation.
Shiseido has been continuously selected for excellence in ESG practices since the introduction of the index in 2012.

Evaluations and Awards

Shiseido certified in the “2024 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program” (Large Enterprise Category, White 500)

Shiseido, together with 21 domestic affiliated companies in the group, was certified in the "2024 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (Large Enterprise Category, White 500) run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Health Conference.

Shiseido Selected as a "Nadeshiko Brand" in FY2024

Shiseido has been selected as a "Nadeshiko Brand" by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).
The "Nadeshiko" is a list of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that have excelled in promoting the activities of women.

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Shiseido Selected for CDP Climate Change A List

Shiseido has been selected for 2022 Climate Change A List, the highest rating by CDP - an international non-profit organization promoting environmental information disclosure.

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Shiseido Japan Consumer Support Desk Receives Double 3-Star Rating in HDI Rating Benchmark for the third consecutive year

Shiseido Japan Co., Ltd.'s Consumer Service was awarded the highest rating of three stars in both the "Quality Rating (Telehone)" and "Inquiry Contact Rating (Chat)" categories for the third consecutive year since 2021 in the 2023 HDI Rating Benchmarks organized by the HDI-Japan, the world's largest membership organization in customer service.

Shiseido Receives Prime Ministerial Award for Women
Empowering Companies via Awards for Women Empowering Companies 2020

Shiseido received the Prime Ministerial Award for Women Empowering Companies 2020 from the Cabinet Office of Japan to commend Japan’s Leading Companies where Women Shine in recognition of outstanding results in terms of policies, initiatives and achievements in promoting female employees to executive and managerial positions.

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WCD Announces Shiseido as 2020 Visionary Award Honoree

The WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation (WCD) has announced Shiseido Company, Limited (“Shiseido”) as a 2020 Visionary Award honoree for Leadership and Governance of a Public Company.