External Evaluation
Evaluations and Results Related to Sustainability
Sustainability Indices
Responsible investment, which evaluates corporate sustainability from non-financial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perspectives alongside financial ones to make long-term investment decisions, is expanding. Around the world, a variety of sustainability indices are used as benchmarks for responsible investment. Recognized as a highly sustainable company, Sysmex has been selected for inclusion in numerous sustainability-related indices.
Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index2 (Fiscal 2012–)
ESG investment indices published by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC in the United States. These indices evaluate corporate sustainability from the perspectives of “governance and economic, environmental, and society” and are used to select companies expected to achieve long-term sustainable growth based on comprehensive and advanced initiatives.
The World Index covers listed companies worldwide, while the Asia Pacific Index covers listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region.
- 1Renamed from the "Dow Jones Sustainability World Index" in February 2025.
- 2Renamed from the "Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index" in February 2025.
An ESG investment index published by FTSE Russell, a member of the London Stock Exchange Group in the United Kingdom. It selects outstanding companies based on ESG evaluations that rely solely on publicly available information from major global companies.
An ESG index in which FTSE Russell in the United Kingdom selects Japanese companies demonstrating outstanding ESG practices. It uses the FTSE4Good inclusion criteria, which are derived from international standards, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
An ESG index in which FTSE Russell in the United Kingdom selects Japanese companies that demonstrate relatively strong ESG practices within their respective sectors, using the FTSE4Good inclusion criteria. For companies with high greenhouse gas emissions, only those evaluated for their transition toward a low-carbon economy are selected.
- 3The two indices were renamed from the “FTSE Blossom Japan Index” and the “FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index,” respectively, effective December 22, 2025.
An ESG investment index developed by MSCI Inc. in the United States. It selects companies based on assessments that focus on material ESG issues, taking into account the characteristics of each company’s industry.
- 4Renamed from the “MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes” (effective February 2025).
One of the ESG investment indices developed by MSCI Inc. in the United States. It selects companies with relatively high ESG ratings within their respective industries from among the constituents of its parent index, the MSCI Japan IMI Index.
One of the ESG investment indices developed by MSCI Inc. in the United States. It selects companies with outstanding gender diversity within their respective industries from among the top 500 Japanese stocks by market capitalization.
An index, developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC in the United States, which uses the TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) as its universe and determines the investment weights of its constituents based on their levels of environmental information disclosure and carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of sales).
An index, developed by Morningstar, Inc. in the United States, which selects constituent companies based on evaluations of their commitment to gender equality, using the Equileap Gender Scorecard.
An index established by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd., comprising approximately 300 companies selected for their outstanding ESG practices
An index comprising 150 Japanese companies selected by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and STOXX Ltd. (a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group) for their proactive efforts to support employee career development. It selects Japanese companies that are actively and continuously engaged in long-term initiatives, based on their Platinum Career scores and financial data.
ESG Evaluations and Awards
An annual publication by S&P Global that features leading companies in corporate sustainability based on the results of its Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Sysmex was recognized as a Top 1% company in the “Health Care Equipment & Supplies” sector.
A globally recognized ESG rating provided by MSCI Inc. in the United States. It assesses how effectively companies manage financially relevant ESG risks and opportunities and assigns ratings across seven levels, ranging from the highest rating of AAA to CCC.
A sustainability rating provided by ISS ESG, the ESG investment solutions unit of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a leading global proxy advisory firm in the United States. Companies that achieve high ESG performance relative to their industry are recognized as “Prime.”
An annual ranking of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations, compiled by the Canada-based Corporate Knights. The ranking is announced annually in conjunction with the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
A ranking of 750 of the world’s most sustainable companies, compiled by U.S.-based TIME magazine and Germany-based Statista. Companies are evaluated based on more than 20 key ESG indicators, including sustainability-related commitments and transparent information disclosure.
An ESG assessment by Netherlands-based Sustainalytics, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Morningstar. Taking industry characteristics into account, the assessment evaluates the level of financial risk arising from ESG factors and how effectively a company manages those risks. Companies assessed as having particularly low ESG risk relative to their industry peers are selected as “Industry ESG Top Rated.”
A ranking of 350 companies in the Asia-Pacific region recognized for their active commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, selected by UK-based Financial Times and Germany-based Statista. Companies are comprehensively evaluated using multiple ESG-related indicators, including Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction, Scope 3 disclosure, and participation in international initiatives such as CDP and SBTi.
CDP Supplier Engagement Leader
In the evaluation conducted by CDP, an international environmental non-profit organization, companies recognized for outstanding climate change initiatives and transparent disclosure receive the highest rating of A and are included on the Climate Change A List. Additionally, the Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA, formerly known as the Supplier Engagement Rating) evaluates supply chain climate initiatives across key categories: risk management processes, governance and business strategy, supplier engagement, Scope 3 emissions, and targets. Companies receiving the highest evaluation are recognized as Supplier Engagement Leaders.
Evaluations and Certifications Related to Human Capital
Evaluation of IR Activities
- Integrated Report Award 2025 “Best Practice Award”
Sysmex Report 2025 received the “Best Practice Award” in the Integrated Report Award organized by Nikko Research Center, Inc. in recognition of its excellence as an integrated report that meets the needs of investors.