External Evaluation
Acquired platinum recognition in RBA VAP audit
Our Chigasaki Plant acquired platinum recognition, which is the highest level, in Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audit of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)*.
This platinum recognition is granted only to those companies with a full VAP audit score (200 points) as well as completion of improvements of all items pointed out. (June 2021)
*Coalition of companies pursuing responsible actions throughout the entire supply chain in the electronics industry
Ranked “gold” in a sustainability assessment by EcoVadis
Our company was rated “gold” in a sustainability assessment by EcoVadis (headquartered in France). “Gold” indicates that our company received a high evaluation that puts us in the top 5% of all companies assessed. (July 2021)
Selected as one of the constituents of FTSE Blossom Japan Index,
an ESG investment indicator, for the first time
In June 2023, we were selected as one of the constituents of FTSE Blossom Japan Index, an ESG index of Japanese stocks, for the first time. The index is created by a global index provider “FTSE Russell” and the one to evaluate the outstanding performance of companies in terms of “ESG (environment, social and governance).” It is widely used to create and evaluate the funds for sustainable investment and other financial products.
In addition, we have been selected as one of the constituents of FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index since December 2022.
