Sustainability
United Nations Global Compact
The NAGASE Group is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and promotes sustainability activities based on 10 principles in the four areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
FTSE4Good Index Series
NAGASE Group has been selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE4Good Index Series.
FTSE Russell (a registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) hereby certifies that NAGASE & CO., LTD. The FTSE4Good Index Series is widely used to create and evaluate sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
FTSE Blossom Japan
NAGASE Group has been selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE Blossom Japan.
FTSE Russell (a registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) hereby certifies that NAGASE & CO., LTD. The FTSE Blossom Japan is widely used to create and evaluate sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
NAGASE Group has been selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.
FTSE Russell (a registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) hereby certifies that NAGASE & CO., LTD. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is widely used to create and evaluate sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
NAGASE Group has been selected as a constituent stock of the MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index.
The inclusion of NAGASE & CO., LTD. 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 NAGASE & 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.
SOMPO Sustainability Index
NAGASE Group has been selected as a component of the SOMPO Sustainability Index, an index for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment, which is independently established by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd
Nikkei "SDGs Management" Survey 2023: Awarded 3.5 stars
In the Nikkei "SDGs Management" survey sponsored by Nikkei Inc. which evaluates the promotion of SDGs and ESGs among companies, we received a rating of 3.5 stars (deviation between 55 and 60), which was given to the top 158~297 out of 886 responding companies.
Environment
TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)
The NAGASE Group has expressed its support for TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)
CDP
The NAGASE Group responds to the CDP.
CDP 2023 Evaluation
Climate change: A-
Water security: A
Forests (palm oil): B
Supplier Engagement（SER）：A (Leader)
Japan Climate Initiative
The NAGASE Group is a member of the Japan Climate Initiative.
Zero Emission Challenge
NAGASE & CO., LTD. is participating in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Zero Emission Challenge for the realization of 2050 carbon neutrality with the project Development of Production Technology for Bio-based Products to Accelerate Carbon Recycling.
Endorsement of the GX League Concept
NAGASE & CO., LTD. endorses the "GX League Basic Concept" announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which provides a forum for "groups of companies" actively engaged in GX (Green Transformation) to work together with government and academia to discuss reform of the overall economic and social system and to create new markets.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
NAGASE Group has been selected as a constituent stock of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index.
Social
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index
NAGASE Group has been selected as a constituent stock of the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN).
The incorporation of NAGASE & CO., LTD. into the MSCI Index and the use of the MSCI logo, trademark, service mark or index name in this article do not constitute sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of NAGASE & CO., LTD. by MSCI or its affiliates. The MSCI Index is the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI Index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
NAGASE Group has been selected as a constituent stock of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index.
Excellent Healthful Management Corporation 2024 (Large-Scale Corporate Division)
NAGASE & CO., LTD. , Nagase ChemteX Corporation, Nagase Beauty Care Co.,Ltd. and Hayashibara Co., Ltd. (Current Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.) were recognized as the Excellent Healthful Management Corporations 2024 (Large-Scale Corporate Division).
Excellent Healthful Management Corporation 2024 (Small and medium Scale Corporate Division)
Nagase Chemical Co., Ltd., Nagase Information Development, Ltd., and Nagase Business Expert Co. were recognized as the Excellent Healthful Management Corporations 2024 (Small and medium Scale Corporate Division).
NAGASE Group Recognized as a 3-Star Company in the 7th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey
NAGASE Group has been recognized as a 3-star company in the 7th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey, which selects leading companies that are taking on the challenge of revolutionizing productivity through work style reform. The survey, conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2017, targets listed companies and leading non-listed companies nationwide, and covers listed companies and leading non-listed companies nationwide.
Commitment announced at the United Nations Food Systems Summit
At the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021, Hayashibara Co., Ltd. (Current Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.), a member of the NAGASE Group, announced its commitment to achieving a sustainable food system and promoting the development of nutritious foods.
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Commitment announced at the Tokyo Nutrition Summit
At the Tokyo Nutrition Summit 2021, Hayashibara Co., Ltd. (Current Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.), a member of the NAGASE Group, set a goal of "well-being for everyone with the power of heightened biotechnology!" toward 2030.
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Participating in the JAWFP (Japan Association for the World Food Programme) Corporate Program as a “Partner”
Nagase Viita, a member of the NAGASE Group, is participating as a “Partner” in the JAWFP (Japan Association for the World Food Programme) Corporate Program to eradicate hunger and poverty.
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EcoVadis
The NAGASE Group (NAGASE & CO., LTD., Hayashibara Co., Ltd. (Current Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.), NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC, Prinova, Nagase(Europa) GmbH) responded to EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment, Hayashibara Co., Ltd. (Current Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.) received a Platinum rating and NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC received a Gold rating and NAGASE & CO., LTD., Prinova and Nagase(Europa) GmbH received a Silver rating.
*NAGASE & CO., LTD.'s evaluation is that of the NAGASE Group.
RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification
NAGASE & CO., LTD. is a member of RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) and holds a Distributor License.
Sedex
In 2019, NAGASE joined Sedex, which promotes the creation of ethical supply chains.
Initiatives for responsible care
NAGASE participates in the Responsible Care (RC) Committee, an operational committee of the Japan Chemical Industry Association. We promote responsible care activities, which are voluntary activities for ensuring the environment, health, and safety in all processes of chemical products, from development to manufacturing, distribution, use, final consumption, and disposal, to disclose the results of these activities, and to engage in dialogue and communication with society.
Certified as a DX certified business operator by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
In January 2022, NAGASE & CO., LTD. was certified as a DX certified business operator under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's DX Certification System.
Declaration of Partnership Building
Nagase endorses the purpose of the "Declaration of Partnership Building" established by the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, and others, and has registered and announced its own declaration of partnership building.
Governance
PrivacyMark
NAGASE TECHNO SERVICE CO., LTD, is eligible to receive certification for PrivacyMarkSystem
PrivacyMarkSystem ：Registration number 10340009
Our Company’s disclosure case study was introduced in the Good Practices for Disclosure of Descriptive Information 2023
In the Good Practices for Disclosure of Descriptive Information 2023 released by the Financial Services Agency, our Company’s Annual Securities Report (for the fiscal year ended March 2023) is introduced as a good example of disclosure of Sustainability Policies and Initiatives（climate change-related matters）.
