12th July 2017 : Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has been selected again as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Global Index, one of the leading global indices for Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) (*1), for the 15th consecutive year since its initial inclusion in 2003.
FTSE4Good Global Index is an index developed by FTSE Russell (*2), whose constituents are selected by measuring their performance in terms of management and information disclosure utilizing globally-recognized Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards (Japanese companies number 148 out of 883 global companies). The index is a leading indicator used by investors who place importance on corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
In addition, we were also selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index which reflects the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong ESG practices (151 companies selected), and MSCI(*3) Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) which is constituted of companies that promote and maintain higher levels of gender diversity in individual industry sector (212 companies selected). These indices are adopted as a benchmark of ESG investment by Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
We have raised ESG as one of the important initiatives in our medium-term management plan. We will continue striving to fulfill our social responsibility through ESG initiatives and contribute to sustainable progress of the society.
*1 SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) describes an investment strategy which takes account of enterprises’ social, ethical and environmental aspects as well as financial performance.
*2 FTSE Russell is owned by London Stock Exchange Group, an index company offering indexing and analytical solutions worldwide.
*3 MSCI is listed on New York Stock Exchange, a provider of investment decision support tools worldwide.