Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Indices
MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Select Index
An index developed by MSCI of the U.S. Companies are selected based on their promotion of women’s empowerment and high scores for gender diversity, from among companies in the MSCI Japan IMI Top 500 Index. Otsuka Holdings has been included since 2018.
FTSE4Good Index Series
The index series developed by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell in the UK, are designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.
Otsuka Holdings has been included since 2023.
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
A comprehensive ESG index of Japanese companies, using the evaluation scheme of the FTSE4Good Japan Index, with stocks with high absolute ESG ratings neutralized in terms of industry weighting. Otsuka Holdings has been included since 2023.
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
An index constructed by global index provider FTSE Russell is designed to be sector-neutral, reflecting the performance of Japanese companies with relatively superior environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Otsuka Holdings has been included since 2022.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
This index includes companies that have strong gender diversity policies within their corporate culture embedded in their corporate culture and those that ensure equal opportunities to employees, irrespective of their gender. Otsuka Holdings has been selected for inclusion in this index, as of July 2023.
iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index
This index was jointly developed by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and STOXX Ltd., a Swiss index provider under the Deutsche Börse Group. This index includes Japanese companies actively and continually promoting a Platinum Career, or the development of skills through autonomous learning and experiences, regardless of age. Otsuka Holdings has been selected for inclusion in this index, as of July 2023.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
An index for ESG investment drawn from TOPIX-listed stocks, with portfolio weight determined by the disclosure status of environmental data and level of carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of revenue). Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)—one of the world’s largest pension funds—has selected this index for investment. Otsuka Holdings has been included since 2018.
External Recognition
CDP
An international NGO based in the U.K. that works on climate change and other environmental issues. It asks the world’s major companies and cities to disclose information on how they address issues such as climate change and water management, and conducts surveys and evaluations. In 2023, Otsuka Holdings received an evaluation of A for climate change, and A- for water security.
Nadeshiko Brand
A selection jointly determined by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange of listed companies with an outstanding record in empowering women in the workplace. Otsuka Holdings was selected as a Semi-Nadeshiko Brand in 2019 and as a Nadeshiko Brand in 2020 and 2023.*
* Scope of survey: Otsuka Holdings and Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Platinum Kurumin and Kurumin
A certification system based on Japan’s Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, operated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Platinum Kurumin is a certification for Kurumin-certified companies that have carried out higher-level initiatives. Among group companies, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Taiho Pharmaceutical and Otsuka Chemical are certified as Platinum Kurumin, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Otsuka Foods and Otsuka Warehouse are certified as Kurumin.
Eruboshi
A certification system based on Japan’s Act on Promotion of women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, under which the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare certifies companies that meet certain criteria and are recognized for excellence in empowering women in the workplace. Among group companies, Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Otsuka Chemical are certified as Eruboshi (Level 3).
MONISU Certification
The Monisu Certification System is a system in which the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare certifies small- and medium-sized enterprises that excel in their efforts to hire more people with disabilities and provide them with stable employment. Among group companies, Heartful Kawauchi was certified in 2020, as one of the first companies to be certified under the program.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
A program, led by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi, that examines organizations such as large corporations as well as small- and medium-sized enterprises working to overcome health-related challenges in local communities or to promote health-conscious activities. The program recognizes organizations that make outstanding efforts in health and productivity management. Among group companies, Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Taiho Pharmaceutical were certified as among the “White 500” enterprises in 2024.
Sports Yell Company
Program recognizing companies that actively support and promote measures to improve employees' health through sports. (Japan Sports Agency) Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Taiho Pharmaceutical were selected as a Sports Yell Company in 2023.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sports Promotion Model Company(Practical Division)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sports Promotion Company certification program recognizes companies that implement quality initiatives to encourage and support employee participation in sports. Otsuka Pharmaceutical was selected as a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sports Promotion Model Company (Practical Division) in 2021.