IBIDEN Co, Ltd. selected for FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index

IBIDEN Co, Ltd. (Head Office: Ogaki, Gifu Pref., President: Takeshi Aoki) announces that it has been selected for FTSE4Good Index Series*¹for the fifth consecutive year, and FTSE Blossom Japan Index*²for the fourth consecutive year.

The index was created by FTSE Russell, a global index/data provider that is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is also designed to measure company performance demonstrating strong ESG practices: Environmental, Social and Governance. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess sustainable investing and other financial products. And furthermore, it has been selected by the Government Pension Investment Fund for Japan (GPIF) as benchmarks for its ESG investment.

IBIDEN Group upholds a "harmonious relationship with the natural environment" and the "realization of the progression of society" as key goals in its Corporate Philosophy. The Group has continued to grow by developing products that can lead to solving social problems with its innovative technologies. Considering that contribution to the progression of society and solving social problems through its business are the essence of its Corporate Philosophy, the Group will continue to engage in ESG (environment, society, and governance) activities.

【Contact】　

Fumiyasu Yoshikawa, Group Manager

ESG Promotion Group

Strategic Corporate Planning Division

IBIDEN Co., Ltd.

Tel：+81-584-81-2591

*1：Visit below website for FTSE4Good Index Series details.

http://www.ftse.com/products/indices/FTSE4Good

*2：Visit below website for FTSE Blossom Japan Index details.

http://www.ftse.com/products/indices/blossom-japan