External Recognition of the NGK Group
Inclusion status in the index
NGK has been recognized for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and is included in major ESG-related investment indices in Japan and overseas.
FTSE4Good Index Series
The FTSE4Good Index Series, developed by FTSE Russell, is a global ESG investment index that measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index
The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index uses the evaluation scheme of the FTSE4Good Index Series and references constituent data from the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) to select Japanese companies that meet global ESG standards.
It is also one of the indexes adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) for ESG investment.
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index selects companies with relatively high ESG ratings within each industry in Japan and incorporates criteria related to climate governance and corporate initiatives on climate change.
It is one of the indexes adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) for ESG investment.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
The MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) targets companies with strong gender diversity and is adopted as an investment benchmark by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
This index selects companies with strong ESG performance and has been adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as an investment benchmark.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
The S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, jointly developed by S&P and the Japan Exchange Group, selects companies based on ESG criteria, and the Company has received a decile ranking of 9 and a rating of “Disclosed” for information disclosure.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
The Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index targets companies that emphasize gender diversity and is adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as an ESG index.
JPX-Nikkei Index Human Capital 100
The JPX-Nikkei Index Human Capital 100, jointly developed by JPX Market Innovation & Research and Nikkei Inc., consists of the top 100 companies selected from the constituents of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 based on their outstanding initiatives related to human capital.
The Company was selected as a constituent of the index in 2025 in recognition of its enhanced disclosure on human capital management and its efforts to promote such initiatives across the Group.
SOMPO Sustainability Index
The SOMPO Sustainability Index, managed by SOMPO Asset Management Co., Ltd., is a stock index comprising companies that demonstrate outstanding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives and serves as a foundation for sustainable investment by pension funds and institutional investors.
The Company was selected as a constituent of the index for fiscal 2025 in recognition of its ESG-centered management approach, its efforts to address environmental and social issues, and the strengthening of its corporate governance.
Sustainability-Related External Recognition
CDP Ratings
NGK has received a score of A- for Climate Change and A for both Water Security and Supplier Engagement from CDP, an international non-profit organization.
Eco-First Company
NGK Group has been certified as an Eco-First Company under the Eco-First Program administered by the Minister of the Environment.
We position environmental conservation as a key management priority. We are working continuously to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and to provide environmentally friendly products.
Through advanced environmental management, we aim to achieve both a carbon-neutral society and sustainable business growth.
Next Nadeshiko: Companies Supporting Dual-Career and Co-parenting
NGK has been selected for three consecutive years, from fiscal 2023 through fiscal 2025, as a “Next Nadeshiko: Companies Supporting Dual-Income and Co-Parenting” initiative jointly administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
This recognition is awarded to companies that demonstrate particularly strong initiatives to support all employees, regardless of gender, in balancing work and childcare responsibilities.
Eruboshi
In 2019, NGK received the highest rating (Level 3) from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in recognition of its excellence in promoting women’s participation and advancement.
Platinum Kurumin
NGK was certified as a child-rearing support company in 2012 under Japan’s Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, and further obtained the “Platinum Kurumin” certification in 2023.
KENKO Investment for Health
Since 2019, NGK has been continuously included in the large enterprise category of the Certified KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program jointly promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Council).