Evaluation from Outside the Company | Sustainability

MSCI Constituent

We have been selected as a constituent of the following indices created by MSCI.

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

Daifuku has been selected as a constituent of the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index. This index is constructed by selecting companies that have high Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings from among the constituents of the Parent Index (MSCI Japan Investable Market Index). Daifuku has been assigned a rating of ‘AA’ in the MSCI ESG Rating.

For more information on the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, please refer to this website.

*The Inclusion of Daifuku Co., Ltd. in any MSCI Index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index name herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, or promotion of Daifuku Co., Ltd. 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.

FTSE Russell Constituent

We have been selected as a constituent in the following indices created by FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company).

FTSE4Good Index Series

The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

For more information on the FTSE4Good, please refer to this website.

*FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Daifuku Co., Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series.

FTSE Blossom Japan Index

The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

For more information on the FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series, please refer to this website.

*FTSE Russell confirms that Daifuku Co., Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index.

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is designed as a sector neutral benchmark that reflects the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in Japan. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

*FTSE Russell confirms that Daifuku Co., Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.

CDP Rating

CDP Climate Change and Water Security 2024

The Daifuku Group discloses its initiatives through responses to the CDP’s questionnaire on climate change and water security for companies with the highest market capitalization. Daifuku has received a rating of A (Leadership Level) for climate change and a rating of A- (Leadership Level) for water security.

For more information on the CDP, please refer to this website.

CDP Supplier Engagement Rating 2023

The Daifuku Group has been selected to hold a place on the SER Leaderboard, the highest rating on CDP’s Supplier Engagement Rating (SER), which evaluates supplier engagement in regards to climate change.

For the list of selected companies, please click here.

*CDP: Carbon Disclosure Project, an international not-for-profit organization working on environmental issues such as climate change, water, and forest resources.

Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating

As of August 2024, Daifuku Co., Ltd. has received an ESG Risk Rating of 17.0 from Morningstar Sustainalytics and was assessed to be at low risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors.

For more information on the Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings, please refer to this website.

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