Mitsui Chemicals in All GPIF ESG Indices for Ninth Year

ESG Indices Inclusion

Mitsui Chemicals has been selected as a constituent of all six ESG indices for Japanese equities adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) for nine consecutive years since 2017. These indices include the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index, MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index, Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index, and S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index.

Global ESG Recognition

In addition to its inclusion in GPIF indices, Mitsui Chemicals is recognized in several global ESG indices, such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index, the FTSE4Good Index Series, and the MSCI Selection Indexes. This reflects the company's commitment to sustainable development.

Sustainability Efforts

The Mitsui Chemicals Group is actively integrating ESG criteria into its management and strategies, aiming to create a circular society in harmony with the environment. The company focuses on developing an inclusive society that generates diverse value and a comfortable society that promotes healthy lives and well-being.

Product Contributions

Mitsui Chemicals offers Blue Value™ products and services aimed at environmental contributions and Rose Value™ products and services designed to improve quality of life. These initiatives help visualize and share the contributions of Mitsui Chemicals Group products and services with stakeholders, certifying them based on their significant contributions to the environment or quality of life improvements throughout their life cycle.