External Evaluations
ESG-Related Evaluations
Inclusion in ESG indices
FTSE4Good Index Series
The FTSE4Good Index Series, managed by FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group, comprises stock indices designed to identify companies worldwide that are recognized as leaders in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Institutional investors worldwide use the series as a benchmark for constructing and evaluating sustainable investment funds and financial products. Zeon has been selected as a constituent.
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index
This index is constructed by FTSE Russell and includes Japanese companies recognized as leaders in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Zeon has been selected as a constituent. The index is one of the ESG indices adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
This is a stock index constructed by FTSE Russell, which selects Japanese companies recognized as relative leaders in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives within their respective sectors. For companies with high greenhouse gas emissions, inclusion is determined in light of their response to climate change, so that the index is designed to support the transition to a decarbonized society. Our company has been selected as a constituent, and this index is one of the ESG indices adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
The S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index is an ESG index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It covers companies included in TOPIX and determines each company’s weighting based on its level of environmental information disclosure and carbon efficiency. Zeon has been selected as a constituent. The index is one of the ESG indices adopted by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
It is a stock price index developed by MSCI in the United States and is constructed by selecting, from within each industry sector, companies that have high gender diversity scores and actively promote women’s participation, based on information disclosed under the Act on the Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. Zeon has been selected as a constituent of this index. The index is one of the ESG indices adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (GenDi J)
This index was established by U.S.-based Morningstar using Equileap data and its scoring methodology. It emphasizes companies with strong gender-diversity policies embedded in their corporate cultures and those that provide equal opportunities regardless of gender. Zeon has been selected as a constituent. The index is one of the ESG indices adopted by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
SOMPO Sustainability Index
The SOMPO Sustainability Index is a responsible investment product for pension funds and institutional investors. Managed by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd., it invests broadly in companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. It is an active index constructed by combining stock valuations with the results of the Environmental Management Survey and the ESG Management Survey. Zeon has been selected as a constituent.
CDP
CDP is an international NGO that works to encourage the disclosure of environmental information in areas such as climate change and water security. In the FY2025 assessment, Zeon received a B rating for climate change and an A- rating for water security.
In addition, Zeon was recognized as a Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest rating in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis assesses the sustainability performance of more than 150,000 organizations and companies in more than 185 countries worldwide in four areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. In the 2026 assessment, Zeon received a Bronze Medal, awarded to the top 35% of assessed companies.
Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
The Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program is a program established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. It recognizes enterprises that practice particularly outstanding health and productivity management, assessed on the basis of initiatives matched to local health issues and the health-promotion initiatives advanced by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. Zeon has been recognized as a Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization for eight consecutive years.