Sumitomo Rubber Selected for Inclusion in Leading Indexes for ESG Investment: “FTSE4Good Index Series” & “FTSE Blossom Japan Index”
Jul. 05. 2021
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that our company has been selected for inclusion in the “FTSE4Good Index Series” and the “FTSE Blossom Japan Index.”
Created by FTSE Russell (a financial services company in the United Kingdom) as an index for ESG investment, the “FTSE4Good Index Series” includes select companies that fulfill various criteria related to ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance). The “FTSE Blossom Japan Index” is an offshoot of the “FTSE4Good Index Series” that focuses specifically on Japanese companies and the Japanese stock market.
In December of 2020, the Sumitomo Rubber Group established “Our Philosophy,” a new corporate philosophy framework that will serve as a major driving force to propel us forward with ever greater speed toward the accomplishment of our groupwide business strategy while also placing particular emphasis on engaging in sustainable business activities that promote harmonious coexistence with society and with the natural environment. Our Philosophy defines our Purpose (i.e. the very reason for our existence) thusly: “Through innovation we will create a future of joy and well-being for all.” With this Purpose serving as the basis behind our every decision and as the impetus behind our every action, the Sumitomo Rubber Group will continue working to enhance not only our economic value, but also our value to society so that we may contribute to the development of a more sustainable society.
＜Reference＞
・FTSE4Good Index Series Website
https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/ftse4good
・FTSE Blossom Japan Index Website
https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/blossom-japan
Created by FTSE Russell (a financial services company in the United Kingdom) as an index for ESG investment, the “FTSE4Good Index Series” includes select companies that fulfill various criteria related to ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance). The “FTSE Blossom Japan Index” is an offshoot of the “FTSE4Good Index Series” that focuses specifically on Japanese companies and the Japanese stock market.
In December of 2020, the Sumitomo Rubber Group established “Our Philosophy,” a new corporate philosophy framework that will serve as a major driving force to propel us forward with ever greater speed toward the accomplishment of our groupwide business strategy while also placing particular emphasis on engaging in sustainable business activities that promote harmonious coexistence with society and with the natural environment. Our Philosophy defines our Purpose (i.e. the very reason for our existence) thusly: “Through innovation we will create a future of joy and well-being for all.” With this Purpose serving as the basis behind our every decision and as the impetus behind our every action, the Sumitomo Rubber Group will continue working to enhance not only our economic value, but also our value to society so that we may contribute to the development of a more sustainable society.
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＜Reference＞
・FTSE4Good Index Series Website
https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/ftse4good
・FTSE Blossom Japan Index Website
https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/blossom-japan