Japan Tobacco Company Marks 9th Year in DJSI Asia-Pacific

Dec.13.2022
Japan Tobacco Company Marks 9th Year in DJSI Asia-Pacific
Japan Tobacco Inc. selected for 9th year in a row in Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index for ESG efforts.

Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) (TSE: 2914) announced today that it has been selected for the ninth consecutive year as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index ("DJSI Asia Pacific Index"). The selection reflects the company's sustained approach to addressing social and environmental issues throughout its value chain.


The DJSI is a globally recognized stock index for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, and serves as a benchmark for sustainable development. It tracks the performance of leading companies in governance and economic, environmental, and social issues. Component stocks are chosen based on the Standard & Poor's Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The DJSI Asia Pacific is an index for companies in the Asia-Pacific region and is audited annually, with component stocks selected from approximately 600 major companies in the region.


The DJSI uses a comprehensive approach that incorporates the latest trends and discussions in the ESG field. JT Group's participation in internationally credible ESG assessments allows them to objectively evaluate their own sustainable development measures and disclosure materials.


Hisato Imokawa, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, expressed his appreciation for being selected once again for the DJSI Asia Pacific this year. Imokawa stated that being chosen for the index for the ninth consecutive year is a recognition of their dedication to addressing ESG issues along their entire value chain. The company is committed to promoting transparency and accurate reporting of non-financial information, which has been a crucial part of their agenda in recent years. This initiative is recognized as an important step towards engaging stakeholders and driving meaningful conversations.


JT Group has received a score of 81/100 in the 2022 Standard & Poor's Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment across 24 categories. The categories include importance, environmental reporting, operational eco-efficiency, social reporting, and corporate citizenship and philanthropy standards based on score data up to December 10, 2022.


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