External Evaluations
Below is a summary of the evaluations and awards received from external organizations for Chugai’s activities and initiatives.
Our proactive initiatives have been evaluated from the standpoint of corporate sustainability in such areas as the environment, society and governance. Chugai will continue to fulfill its social responsibility as a healthcare company.
Inclusion in Major ESG Indices
Chugai has been continuously selected as a constituent of global ESG indices such as FTSE4Good Index series and Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) since 2003 and 2020, respectively. In addition, Chugai has been continuously listed for all six ESG indices currently used by the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan.
ESG Indices of Global Equities
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
DJSI is a leading ESG index developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices (USA). Companies are selected as a constituent annually based on an assessment of their economic, environmental and social sustainability.
Chugai has been recognized as a company with excellent sustainability. In 2020 Chugai was selected for the first time in the “DJSI World,” the global version of DJSI. The following year, in 2021, Chugai continued to be selected with the second highest score in the world in the pharmaceutical sector. In 2022, Chugai received the world’s highest rating as the most sustainable company among global pharmaceutical companies. In 2023, Chugai received second rating in the sector.
In addition, Chugai has been selected as a constituent of “DJSI Asia Pacific” for the nineth time and for six consecutive years since 2018.
MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes
An index by MSCI (USA) that selects companies from around the world with excellent ESG ratings.
The sustainability of Chugai has been highly regarded in terms of ESG practices, as Chugai has been included in the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes for 13 consecutive years from 2010 to 2022, and achieved AA rating in 2023.
In 2024, Chugai was once again selected for the index and maintained its AA rating.
FTSE4Good Index Series
An index by FTSE Russell (UK) designed to measure the performance of companies that vigorously practice ESGs.
Chugai has been selected for FTSE4Good Index Series, a global ESG index, for 22 consecutive years.
ESG Indices Selected by GPIF
Chugai has been continuously included as a constituent stock of the all six ESG indices for Japanese equities since the initiation of ESG investment by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
An index designed to reflect the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating excellent environmental, social, and governance practices. (commenced investment from July 2017, Chugai has been continuously selected as a constituent from the initiation)
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
An index designed to measure the relative performance of Japanese companies in each sector demonstrating excellent environmental, social, and governance practices. This is a general ESG index that screens stocks based on these ESG ratings as well as assessment of magnitude of environmental damage by companies, and companies’ management attitude toward climate change risks. (commenced investment from March 2022, Chugai has been continuously selected as a constituent from the initiation)
MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
An index created from the stocks of companies with high ESG ratings selected from the constituents of the MSCI Nihonkabu IMI Index, with no bias towards any particular industry. (commenced investment from March 2024, Chugai had been continuously selected as a constituent from the initiation)
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
An index created from a selection of companies with excellent gender diversity practices in each industry from among the top 700 Japanese companies by market capitalization. (commenced investment from July 2017, Chugai has been continuously selected as a constituent from the initiation)
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
An index designed to evaluate gender diversity initiatives of companies, covering a wide range of 930 listed Japanese companies. (commenced investment from March 2023, Chugai has been continuously selected as a constituent from the initiation)
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
An index designed to measure the performance of companies in the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) based on the level of environmental information disclosure and carbon efficiency. (commenced investment from September 2018, Chugai has been continuously selected as a constituent from the initiation)
- The inclusion of Chugai Pharmaceutical 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indices are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.
- As the result of a third-party audit, FTSE Russell (a registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) hereby attests that Chugai satisfies the conditions of listing on the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and has been made a constituent stock of such index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index was created by FTSE Russell, a global index provider, and has been designed to measure the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating excellent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is widely used in the creation and evaluation of sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
- As the result of a third-party audit, FTSE Russell (a registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) hereby attests that Chugai satisfies the conditions of listing on the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index and has been made a constituent stock of such index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is widely used in the creation and evaluation of sustainable investment funds and other financial products. https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/blossom-japan
Other ESG Indices
SOMPO Sustainability Index
This is an active index independently created by SOMPO Asset Management by combining ESG evaluation with equity valuation (fundamental value). ESG evaluations are conducted by SOMPO Risk Management, and 300 brands that exceed the criteria are certified. Chugai has been continuously selected as a constituent stock in recognition of its overall ESG initiatives since the index was developed.
The iSTOXX® MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index
The iSTOXX® MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index is an ESG index focused on “human capital” and jointly developed by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and STOXX, an index provider affiliated with the Deutsche Börse Group.
The index is comprised of 150 Japanese companies active in building employees’ careers from three perspectives: long-term view, active learning and social contribution.
Other Evaluations
Environmental Initiatives
CDP
CDP is an international NGO established in the United Kingdom to promote disclosure of environmental information. They operate a global information disclosure system that helps investors, companies, nations, regions, and cities manage their environmental impact. Their main focus is to encourage companies and local governments to implement environmental measures based on surveys, assessments, and disclosures of their environmental initiatives.
Chugai has been selected for the CDP’s highest-rated A-List in 2023, being recognized its leadership for transparency and performance in the two categories of climate change and water security. In the category of climate change, we have been selected for A-List for three consecutive years since 2021, and in the category of water security, we were selected for the A-List for the second time following 2021. Additionally, being selected for the double A-List in the categories of climate change and water security is the second time following 2021.
SBT
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a partnership between four organizations: CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). SBTi is promoting to set a Science Based Targets (SBT) to meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
In November 2021, the SBTi Secretariat granted Chugai SBT certification for the greenhouse gas reduction targets set forth in Chugai’s Mid-term Environmental Goals 2030, which demonstrates that the targets are consistent with the Paris Agreement.
Employee Empowerment Initiatives
Nadeshiko Brand
METI and TSE have jointly implemented the Nadeshiko Brand since FY2012, selecting listed companies who are outstanding in promoting the active participation of women.
In recognition of Chugai’s proactive approach to diversity, Chugai was selected as a Nadeshiko Brand in 2021, 2022 and 2024 as well as four consecutive years from 2015 to 2018.
News Release: Chugai Selected as a “Nadeshiko Brand” (Mar. 21, 2024) [PDF 311KB]
- Please refer to the following link for details.
https://www.meti.go.jp/english/policy/economy/human_resources/index.html
New Diversity Management Selection 100
METI evaluates and recognizes companies which have delivered results by leveraging the capabilities of diverse human resources including women, the elderly, and foreign nationals.
In March 2018, Chugai won the New Diversity Management Selection 100 Award which METI uses to recognize companies that have successfully improved corporate value through diversity management.
- Please refer to the following link for details.
https://www.meti.go.jp/english/policy/economy/human_resources/index.html
Platinum Kurumin
According to the “ Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children,” companies that achieve the goals set in the plan and meet certain standards are eligible to receive certification from the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare (“Kurumin” Certification) as a “company that supports childcare.” In 2018, Chugai was certified as “Platinum Kurumin”, which recognizes companies that have implemented initiatives well beyond standard expectations of “Kurumin” certified companies.
- Please refer to the following link for details. (Japanese only)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kodomo/shokuba_kosodate/kurumin/index.html
Eruboshi
Certification from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare granted to companies that meet certain criteria and have excellent initiatives based on the “Act on the Promotion of Women’s Active Engagement in Professional Life”. Chugai met all five criteria and was certified as Tier 3, the highest level of certification, in October 2022.
- Please refer to the following link for details. (Japanese only)
https://shokuba.mhlw.go.jp/published/special_02.htm
PRIDE Index
PRIDE index evaluates initiatives related to LGBTQ+ and other sexual minorities in organizations such as companies, sponsored by the voluntary organization ‘work with Pride’.
Chugai group met all five evaluation indicators and received the highest rating of “Gold” in 2023 following 2022.
- Please refer to the following link for details. (Japanese only)
https://workwithpride.jp/pride-i/
Health & Productivity Stock and “White 500” Health and Productivity Management Organization
The Health & Productivity Stock has been jointly implemented with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) to promote the health management initiatives of listed companies by selecting listed companies that consider the employees’ health management from the perspective of management and engage in a strategic manner, and introducing the companies to investors who emphasize the improvement of corporate value from the long-term point of view.
The Chugai Group has established goals, policies, and priority items as it works to engage in more proactive, ongoing efforts to contribute to the well-being of its employees. By reaching these goals in the medium to long term, Chugai will achieve its vision for health and productivity management. In recognition of these efforts to date, Chugai has been selected as a “Health & Productivity Stock 2024” by METI and TSE as an outstanding listed company engaging in a health and productivity management for the first time. Chugai has also been certified as “Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2024 (White 500)” (Large Enterprise Category) for four consecutive years since 2021.
Please refer to the following link for details. (Japanese only)
DX Initiatives
Digital Transformation Stock (DX Stock)
DX Stocks are selected jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) with the aim of accelerating the digital transformation of Japanese companies.
Chugai has been selected as a DX Stock for four consecutive years since 2020 in recognition of its efforts across the entire value chain including reforming drug discovery and transforming the manufacturing process using digital technologies as well as initiatives of providing new value to healthcare professionals and patients. In 2023, Chugai is selected as a “DX Platinum Companies 2023-2025,” granted to companies that have continued outstanding DX implementation since the start of the program.
[Criteria for DX Platinum Company]
- Companies that meet the following requirements
- Selected as a DX Stock for three consecutive years
- Selected as a DX Grand Prix in the past
- Evaluation by the Stock Evaluation Committee
- * The period of selection shall be three years.
Award
Chugai Receives First Prize in 23rd Nikkei Annual Report Awards
The Nikkei Annual Report Awards have been held each year since 1998 for the further enhancement and diffusion of annual reports issued by Japanese companies. Chugai started to publish an integrated annual report from “Annual Report 2012,” and has made various efforts to promote a better understanding of its unique strengths and corporate value among a wide range of stakeholders. As a result, we have won three Grand Prizes, four Second Prizes, and one Excellent Award, and have received a high evaluation for the eighth consecutive year since starting to publish the integrated report in 2012.
