External Assessments and Endorsement of Initiatives
ESG Indices
We have been selected for inclusion in several ESG indices in recognition of our past ESG initiatives.
FTSE4Good Developed Index
Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. For more details, please see the page below.
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of japanese companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. For more details, please see the page below.
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is constructed by FTSE Russell. The Index reflects the relative performance of Japanese companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in their respective sectors.
The index is designed to be sector neutral. To promote the transition to a low-carbon economy, companies with particularly high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are included in the Index only if their improvement efforts are evaluated with the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) Management Quality Score.* For more details, please see the page below.
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- Transition Pathway Initiative: An index that assesses the quality of management of risks and opportunities associated with companies' greenhouse gas emissions and their transition to low carbon.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index
An index composed of companies that are leading in promoting and maintaining gender diversity, created by MSCI. For more details, please see the following page.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Select Index (WIN)
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THE INCLUSION OF JAPAN POST BANK 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 JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES.
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Euronext Vigeo World 120 Index
An index developed by Netherlands-based Euronext and France-based Vigeo Eiris. It is composed of the world’s top 120 companies from the standpoint of ESG. For more details, please see the following page.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
Japan Post Bank has been included as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index selected by S&P. The index focuses on the disclosure of environmental data and the level of carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of revenue). For more details, please see the following page.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (GenDi J)
An index created by Morningstar that evaluates companies' efforts regarding gender diversity. The constituent companies are classified into five gender priority groups based on the evaluation, and Japan Post Bank was selected as "Group 1", the highest rated of the five. For more details, please see the following page.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
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Morningstar, Inc., and/or one of its affiliated companies (individually and collectively, "Morningstar") has authorized JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. to use of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Logo ("Logo") to reflect the fact that, for the designated ranking year, JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. ranks in the top group of companies comprising the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt IndexSM ("Index") on the issue of gender diversity in the workplace. Morningstar is making the Logo available for use by JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. for informational purposes. JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. use of the Logo should not be construed as an endorsement by Morningstar of JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. or as a recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase, sell or underwrite any security associated with JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. The Index is designed to reflect gender diversity in the workplace in Japan, but Morningstar does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Index or any data included in it. Morningstar makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Index or the Logo, and expressly disclaim all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Index, any data included in it or the Logo. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morningstar or any of its third party content providers have any liability for any damages (whether direct or indirect), arising from any party’s use or reliance on the Index or the Logo, even if Morningstar is notified of the possibility of such damages. The Morningstar name, Index name and the Logo are the trademarks or services marks of Morningstar, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
As a company superior in information disclosure about the gender and the approach to a gender equality, our company has chosen for "Bloomberg gender equality index"*.
*484 companies (in that in 15 Japanese companies) were chosen from 45 countries and areas in 2023.
For more details, please see the following pages.
Other External Assessments
We have received recognition from various outside organizations for our positive workplace environment, consideration toward human rights, and environmental initiatives.
Platinum Kurumin
In February 2019 we received the Platinum Kurumin certification from the Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare for providing a higher standard of childcare support. For more details, please see the following page.
About the Kurumin Mark / Platinum Kurumin (Japanese version only)
Tomonin Mark
Japan Post Bank was accredited by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for its activities as a company promoting the development of work environments that enable the balancing of work and nursing care. For more details, please see the following page.
Eruboshi (3stars)
Certified by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as "a company with excellent implementation status of efforts related to women's participation and advancement". For more details, please see the following page.
"White 500", 2024 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition (Large Enterprise Category) Program
Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry / Nippon Kenko Kaigi: Certification for corporations and other organizations that provide health management for employees. For more details, please see the following page.
Sports Yell Company 2024
Japan Post Bank has been certified to "Sports Yell Company 2024", the company actively promoting measures to improve employees’ health through sport, by The Japan Sports Agency.
For more details, please see the following page.
Certified as a company actively promoting measures to improve employees’ health through sport by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Human Capital Management Certification Silver Grade 2023
Japan Post Bank recieved "Human Capital Management Certification Silver Grade 2023" in the "Human Capital Survey 2023" (HR Technology Consortium and others), which selects companies that are implementihg high-level human capital management that lead to increased corporate value. For more details, please see the following page.
PRIDE Index Gold
We received the highest ranking from work with Pride, general incorporated association, in its assessment index for initiatives targeted at LGBT and other sexual minorities in the workplace. For more details, please see the following page.
NIKKEI Smart Work Management Survey 3.5 Stars
During the 7th NIKKEI Smart Work Management Survey, which selects companies leading advances in productivity innovation through work style reforms, Japan Post Bank received 3.5 stars. For more details, please see the following page.
NIKKEI SDGs Management Survey 3.5 Stars
Japan Post Bank has been recognized as a 3.5 star entity under the 5th NIKKEI SDGs Management Survey. The survey is a comprehensive examination of corporate attitudes towards solutions to environmental, social, and economic issues (contributions to the SDGs), as well as the details of SDGs-related businesses. For more details, please see the following page.
Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) 3 Star Rating
Some of Japan Post Bank’s facilities have received a three-star rating under the Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS). For more details, please see the following page.
Gomez IR Site Ranking 2022 Silver Prize
Japan Post Bank recieved the "Silver Prize" in "Gomez IR Site Ranking 2022", a survey conducted by BroadBand Security, Inc. which evaluates usability and information adequacy of IR websites provided by all listed companies in Japan. For more details, please see the following page.
Granted the Commendation Award for Internet IR and the Excellence Award for the Sustainability Category in the 2022 Internet IR Awards by Daiwa Investor Relations
In the 2022 Internet IR Awards hosted by Daiwa Investor Relations Co. Ltd., Japan Post Bank has been recognized for providing an outstanding IR website that serves as an effective platform for the disclosure of information and communication.
For more details, please see the following page.
Daiwa Investor Relations | Daiwa IR (Japanese version only)
Daiwa Investor Relations
2022 Internet IR
Commendation Award
Daiwa Investor Relations
2022 Internet IR Sustainability Category
Excellence Award
Endorsement of Initiatives
We participate in and endorse various initiatives to respond to the needs of the international community and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Signing the United Nations Global Compact
Japan Post Bank signed the United Nations Global Compact in 2023. (As a group, our parent company, Japan Post Corporation, had signed in 2008. )
The United Nations Global Compact is the world's largest sustainability initiative for the United Nations and the private sector (companies and organizations) to join forces to build a healthy global society. We endorse the ten principles in four areas of the United Nations Global Compact, and will continue our efforts to achieve them. For more details, please see the following page.
＜The Ten Principles in Four Areas
of the UN Global Compact＞
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Endorsement of the TCFD's Recommendations and Participation in the TCFD Consortium
Japan Post Bank announced its endorsement of the TCFD Recommendations in April 2019. It also participates in the TCFD Consortium, a group of companies and financial institutions that endorse the TCFD Recommendations working on initiatives together. For more details, please see the following page.
Cooperation with Capital as a Force For Good
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. and Japan Post Bank cooperate in Capital as a Force For Good, a project run by the United Nations. For more details, please see the following page.
Joining the PCAF
In January 2022, Japan Post Bank joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), which was established in 2015 to standardize the GHG emissions measurements and disclosures of investees and borrowers. For more details, please see the following page.
Signing the CDP
Collaborative Engagement through the CDP (Non Disclosure Campaign)
Japan Post Bank signed the CDP in February 2022. The CDP is an international initiative that collaborates with major global institutional investors to promote corporate disclosures relating to climate change response and GHG emissions.
Companies must be transparent about their environmental impact if they are to be successful. We are calling on companies to disclose through CDP on climate change, forests, and water security. For more details, please see the following page.
GRESB Investor Member
Japan Post Bank became a GRESB Investor Member in 2022. The GRESB is an organization that provides annual benchmarks to measure the ESG efforts of real estate companies and funds. For more details, please see the following page.
Participation in the TNFD Forum
Japan Post Bank joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum in September 2022. For more details, please see the following page.
Endorsement of COOL CHOICE
Japan Post Bank endorses COOL CHOICE, a national movement being promoted by the Japanese Government (Ministry of the Environment) to reduce GHGs, such as CO2. It encourages people to make smart choices that assist measures to counter global warming, such as making lifestyle changes, replacing products, and using services that contribute to the creation of a carbon-free society. For more details, please see the following page.
Status of Our Consolidated Subsidiary
Japan Post Investment Corporation
Signing the PRI
Japan Post Investment Corporation signed the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in February 2022.
Signing the Impact-driven Financing Initiative
Japan Post Investment Corporation signed the Japan Impact-driven Financing Initiative in October 2022. Japan Impact-driven Financing Initiative is an initiative to promote impact investment through cooperation and collaboration between diverse and multiple financial institutions that believe that the purpose of financial institutions is to actively address social and environmental issues, holistically understanding impact.
Awards and Certification Received
We have received many awards and recognitions for our efforts.
Nadeshiko Brand
Received the Nadeshiko Brand designation, a recognition under a joint initiative between the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Japan’s Ministry of Economy,Trade and Industry for listed company with excellent "promotion of women's advancement". For more details, please see the following page.
No. 1 in the 2022 NIKKEI Top Companies Supporting Dual-Income Parents with Childcare needs
Japan Post Bank ranked first in the NIKKEI x woman DUAL survey "NIKKEI Top Companies Supporting Dual-income Parents with Childcare Needs." For more details, please see the page below.
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- Nikkei x woman membership registration is required (free of charge) for those who wish to view the full article.