Ricoh selected for inclusion in six ESG Indices
July 22, 2024
Ricoh has been selected for inclusion in six ESG investment indices for Japanese equities adopted by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest government pension fund.
Additionally, Ricoh has been included in the “FTSE4Good Index,” one of the global ESG investment indices which covers global companies, for 21 consecutive years since 2004, highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainable practices.
The list of indices is as follows:
- MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index first time, included in 2022 and 2023 predecessor MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
- MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) continues to be included since 2017
- FTSE Blossom Japan Index continues to be included since 2017
- FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index continues to be included since 2022
- S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index continues to be included since 2018
- Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index continues to be included since 2023
Ricoh envisions a sustainable society through the balance of three key elements: Prosperity (economic), People (society), and Planet (environment), termed the “Three Ps Balance.” To achieve this vision, Ricoh has identified seven material issues across two areas: “Resolving social issues through business” and “Strengthening management infrastructure.” Linked to these material issues, Ricoh has set 16 ESG targets and is actively working towards their resolution.
Ricoh said it will continue to address social issues and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its business activities.
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