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06/21/2021News Releases

EXEDY selected as component for FTSE Blossom Japan Index, a leading index for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment

EXEDY Corporation announced that for the first time it was selected as a component for inclusion into the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, a world-leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) index. Inclusion in the index is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Regarding the FTSE Blossom Japan Index

A stock index developed by FTSE Russell, a division of the London Stock Exchange Group. The index evaluates and quantifies corporate initiatives from the three aspects of Environment (E), Society (S), and Governance (G), and is comprised of Japanese companies that implement outstanding initiatives. Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest public pension fund, has adopted the FTSE Blossom Japan Index as a benchmark for ESG investment management.

Our Group’s ESG Initiatives

Under the corporate philosophy of “Creation of Fulfillment (for our customers, society, and employees),” the EXEDY Group has been working to develop energy-saving products and create an environment where women can work comfortably. In April 2020, we adopted the SDGs as one of the seven pillars of our management policy and selected four materialities (priority issues) for EXEDY Group to focus on.

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FTSE Blossom Japan Index　　 https://www.ftserussell.com/en/products/indices/blossom-japan