Socionext Inc. has again been selected as a constituent of the Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs), adopted by GPIF, following last year.
Socionext Inc. has again been selected as a constituent of the Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs), one of the ESG investment indices adopted by GPIF for Japanese equities. As a result, the company is now a constituent of 4 of the 6 indices covering Japanese equities adopted by GPIF.
According to the official release, the 4 indices that include Socionext Inc. are the Morningstar gender diversity index, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index and the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index. The company is said to have been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.
The Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs) uses Equileap assessments and selects constituents based on factors including the provision of equal opportunities for men and women and transparency. The index is designed to reflect the progress companies are making in promoting diversity.
Under its mission, “Together with our global partners, we bring innovation to everyone everywhere.”, Socionext Inc. has expressed its commitment to addressing environmental and social issues, including climate change, and places emphasis on dialogue with stakeholders.