External Evaluations and Awards
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 （DJSI World）
Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index （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.
FTSE4Good Index Series
SRI indexes announced by the UK’s FTSE Russell and used by investors as one set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings. They are a series of indexes designed to promote investment in companies that meet global ESG standards.
CDP
CDP is an international non-profit organization founded in the UK in 2000 and runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. CDP makes requests of companies to disclose their data on environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities, motivating them to introduce environmental measures.
In 2022, a record of approximately 18,700 companies disclosed their data through CDP, and Shiseido was selected as an "A-List" company, the highest rating in the climate change survey.
Japan
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
An index designed by the UK’s FTSE Russell which selects Japanese companies that demonstrate strong ESG practices. It is designed to be industry neutral.
Shiseido has been continuously selected for excellence in ESG practices since the introduction of the index in 2017.
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
An index designed by the UK’s FTSE Russell in March 2022 which selects Japanese companies in each sector that demonstrate strong ESG practices. It is designed to be sector neutral.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
An index designed by the US’s MSCI which 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.
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 in 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 ESG and equity fundamental evaluation.
Shiseido has been continuously selected for excellence in ESG practices since the introduction of the index in 2012.
