External Evaluation
花蜜直播app Group vigorously embraces activities for sustainable society. The activities have been widely recognized, and we have been evaluated by various external bodies as shown below. (As of December 2024)
ESG Indices
Jointly compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices (USA) and Robeco SAM (Swiss), Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) is a representative index which assesses and selects leading sustainability-driven companies in the three areas of governance and economy, environment, and society, and for the first time, we have been selected the DJSI World in 2024. We have also been selected consistently since 2013 by the DJSI Asia Pacific, which is selected from leading companies in the Asia Pacific region.
The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is an ESG investment index adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). FTSE Russell (UK) refers to the ESG assessment methodology of FTSE4Good Japan Index to select Japanese companies that demonstrate outstanding ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives.
The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is an ESG investment index adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). Based on the ESG assessment by FTSE Russel (UK), the index reflects its evaluation of Japanese companies' management approach to climate change risks and opportunities.
The MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes refer to investment indexes developed by MSCI (USA), which are designed to select outstanding companies from around the world that demonstrate excellence in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives.
The MSCI NIHONKABU ESG Select Leaders Index is an ESG investment index adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). This index selects companies with high ESG ratings from among firms within the same sector, based on ESG research conducted by MSCI (USA).
The S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, designed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices (USA), is an ESG investment index adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). The investment weighting of components is determined from the TOPIX constituents based on information disclosure about greenhouse gases and carbon emissions per unit of revenue.
The Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index is an ESG investment index adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). It determines investment weighting of components based on the evaluation of company initiatives on gender diversity by Equileap (Netherlands).
Recognitions of 花蜜直播app’s Sustainability Initiatives
花蜜直播app received A score in the CDP Climate Change 2023 assessment (consistently selected since fiscal 2022). CDP an environmental non-profit organization that runs the global disclosure system for companies, cities and governments. The charity measures and evaluates their environmental initiatives, including goal setting, risk management and disclosures. The assessment process is aligned with TCFD recommendations on climate-related financial disclosures task force and well known as a global standard of environmental action evaluation.
Eruboshi Certification (The Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace)
In May 2016, 花蜜直播app received Eruboshi (Grade 2) certification as an outstanding company for promoting women’s participation in the workplace. The Eruboshi system is based on the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, which went into full effect on April 1, 2016. Of companies that draw up and submit general employer action plans under the Act, only those subsequently judged to meet certain standards and provide excellent conditions to encourage women to be more active in the workplace, are eligible for certification by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare under the Eruboshi system. 花蜜直播app is the first company in Hyogo Prefecture to acquire certification.
Kurumin Certification (The Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children)
花蜜直播app obtained the Kurumin Mark in 2010 and 2015. The Kurumin Mark is a certification logo presented by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to companies that have achieved targets stated in the business action plans formulated by each company in accordance with the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children and have met certain criteria. The logo indicates such companies are childcare-supportive employers.
Performance Index for LGBT Initiatives “PRIDE Index 2024”
花蜜直播app, 花蜜直播app Railcar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and 花蜜直播app Motors, Ltd. has the honor of receiving the top rating of “gold” on the “PRIDE Index” for seven consecutive years until 2024. This is a performance index certified by a Japanese voluntary organization “work with Pride,” which evaluates companies’ initiatives related to sexual minority such as LGBT. In Pride Index, for achievement of creating the workplace where LGBT individuals are able to work actively, companies are evaluated from five viewpoints: Policy, Representation, Inspiration, Development and Engagement/Empowerment.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
In the Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program, which commends large corporations, SMEs, and other organizations practicing especially outstanding health management, 花蜜直播app, 花蜜直播app Railcar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and 花蜜直播app Motors, Ltd. were certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2024 in the large enterprise category. This scheme is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi. Certified enterprises are expected to play the role of top runners in disseminating the idea of health management among group companies, business partners, local related companies, customers, the families of employees, and others.
“Monisu” Certification (Certification of Small and Medium-sized Employers Excelling in the Employment of Persons with Disabilities)
In March 2022, our special subsidiary 花蜜直播app Heartfelt Service Co., Ltd. acquired “Monisu Certification,” a system under which small and medium-sized employers making outstanding efforts to promote and stabilize initiatives to ensure the employment of persons with disabilities are certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Mimoza Company Certification System (Hyogo Kobe Women’s Empowerment Company)
In 2023, we were awarded the “Hyogo Kobe Women’s Empowerment Company (Mimoza Company)” accreditation in recognition of its robust initiatives not only to promote women's activities but also to create workplaces where everyone can play an active role. The certification system is jointly managed by Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City.