2026/07/17
- ESG
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Continuous Selection of Constituent Companies for MSCI ESG Indexes
IBIDEN Co, Ltd. (Head Office: Ogaki, Gifu Pref.; President: Koji Kawashima) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for inclusion in MSCI Inc.'s*1 MSCI Selection Indexes*2, MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, and MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index.
In the "MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index" *3, we have been selected for ten consecutive years since the launch of this index in 2017.
Regarding the MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index *4 is included in the ESG index used by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan for its investment management. Also, IBIDEN Co, Ltd. has received the highest AAA rating of a seven point grade scale in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment (as of June, 2026).
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 (environmental, social, and governance) activities.
【Contact】
Yoshikawa, Sakai
Public Relations & Sustainability Promotion Group
Corporate Planning Division
Tel：+81-584-81-2591
*1MSCI Inc., based in New York, United States and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to institutional investors globally, including large-scale public pension funds, asset managers, and hedge funds.
(Reference) Visit MSCI Inc. website for index details.
https://www.msci.com/indexes/group/selection-indexes
https://www.msci.com/jp/msci-japan-esg-select-leaders-index-jp
https://www.msci.com/our-solutions/indexes/nihonkabu-esg-select-leaders-index
*2MSCI Selection Indexes (formerly the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes)
The MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes was renamed the MSCI Selection Indexes in February 2025. The index comprises global companies with high environmental, social, and governance performance selected by MSCI Inc. from across global markets.
*3MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
The index comprises Japanese companies with high environmental, social and governance performance selected by MSCI Inc. from among the constituents of the MSCI Japan IMI Index.
*4MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
The index comprises Japanese companies with high environmental, social and governance performance selected by MSCI Inc. from among the constituents of the MSCI Nihonkabu IMI Index.
*5The inclusion of IBIDEN Co., Ltd. in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of IBIDEN Co., Ltd. by MSCI or any of its affiliates.
The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.