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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 Best-in-Class Indices*(World)

Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices*(Asia/Pacific)

Developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, 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.

  1. *The indices ware renamed in February 2025

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.

MSCI Selection Indexes*

An index that is designed by the US's MSCI and selects companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

  1. *The indices ware renamed in February 2025

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.

Japan

FTSE JPX 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.

FTSE Russell confirms that Shiseido Company, Limited has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

FTSE JPX 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.

FTSE Russell confirms that Shiseido Company, Limited has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products

MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index[PDF:127KB]

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.

2025 CONSTITUENT MSCI NIHONKABU ESG SELECT LEADERS INDEX

MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index

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.

2025 CONSTITUENT MSCI JAPAN EMPOWERRING WOMEN INDEX (WIN)

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 IndexSM

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 IndexSM (“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 “2026 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program” (Large Enterprise Category, White 500)

Shiseido, together with 19 domestic affiliated companies in the group, was certified in the "2026 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 FY2026

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.

Shiseido Receives Rainbow Certification for the Second Consecutive Year in the PRIDE Index, Awarded Highest "Gold" Rating

Shiseido Company, Limited, Shiseido Japan Co., Ltd., and Shiseido Creative Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Shiseido,” “Shiseido Japan,” and “Shiseido Creative,” respectively) have been awarded the Rainbow Certification in the PRIDE Index, established by work with Pride, an organization that evaluates corporate initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ and other sexual and gender minorities in workplaces across Japan. The Rainbow Certification is awarded to companies that promote cross-sector collaboration to create workplaces and communities where LGBTQ+ individuals can work while being themselves. In total, nine companies within the Shiseido Group in Japan received the highest Gold rating.

Shiseido Awarded Double A List Recognition from CDP for Second Consecutive Years

Shiseido has been recognized by the global environmental non-profit CDP for leadership in transparency and performance in the categories of Climate Change and Water Security and has been selected as an A-List company for the fiscal year 2025. For the second consecutive year, Shiseido has achieved an A rating in both categories, marking the fourth consecutive year of selection for Climate Change and the second consecutive year for Water Security.

Shiseido Achieves Prestigious Three-Star Rating for fourth Consecutive Year in Dual Categories of HDI Benchmarking

Shiseido has been awarded the highest three-star rating for the fourth consecutive year in both the "Inquiry Desk" and "Web Support" categories of the 2025 HDI Benchmarking (Cosmetics industry). This recognition is organized by HDI-Japan, the Japanese branch of HDI, the world's largest membership association for support services.

 

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