For the first time, Takara Holdings Inc. has been selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series, the world's leading index for ESG investment.
The FTSE4Good Index Series, designed by global index provider FTSE Russell, measures the performance of companies excelling in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues. Widely used for creating and evaluating sustainable investment funds and other financial products, the index recognizes companies committed to responsible business practices.
Additionally, our company is a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, an ESG investment index utilized by the GPIF(Government Pension Investment Fund).
(Reference) The major ESG indexes where our company has been selected.
・FTSE4Good Index Series
・FTSE Blossom Japan Index
・MSCI NIHONKABU ESG SELECT LEADERS INDEX
・S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
・Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
The Takara Group has also set "Smiles in Life ～Smiles are Life's Treasure～" as our vision, declaring that we will continue to take on the challenge of filling the lifestyles of people around the world, living, and the life of others with smiles.
In 2020, the Takara Group's sustainability policy was published as the Takara Group Sustainability Policy, which addresses ten key issues (Materiality), including safety and security. The following year, we formulated the Takara Group Sustainability Vision, setting out our policies and medium- and long-term targets for each materiality. We will continue to work towards the realisation of a sustainable society and to resolve social issues through our business.