Participation in Initiatives

Initiatives

Support for the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

In March 2021, we expressed our support for the Recommendations of the "Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)".
We also participate in the TCFD Consortium (as of March 25, 2022: over 550 Japanese companies are members), which discusses efficient information disclosure and how information is used.
Please refer to our Environmental Basic Policy for more information on “Addressing Climate Change (Disclosure based on TCFD Recommendations)".

Support for the Recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

We expressed support for the Recommendations of the "Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)" in December 2023.

United Nations Global Compact

In August 2022, we signed the "United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)" and joined the "Global Compact Network Japan", a local network in Japan. The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is the world's largest sustainability initiative, bringing together the United Nations and the private sector (companies and organizations) to build a healthy global society. We support the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the four areas of "human rights", "labor", "environment", and "anti-corruption", and will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Adoption to ESG Indexes

Selection for the Sompo Sustainability Index

We have been selected as a constituent of the 2025 Sompo Sustainability Index, having received an “A” rating in the ESG assessment conducted by Sompo Risk Management. We will continue to advance our ESG initiatives and contribute to a sustainable society.

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

The indexes are constructed by FTSE Russell and reflect the performance of Japanese companies with relatively high ESG responsiveness in their respective sectors. To facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, only those companies with particularly high greenhouse gas emissions are included, whose improvement efforts are evaluated by the TPI Management Quality Score.

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

The index is composed of companies selected from among the constituents of the Thumbnail (MSCI Japan IMI Top 700 Index: Top 700 stocks by market capitalization), targeting 50% of the market capitalization of each GICS® industry category in the Thumbnail, and companies with superior ESG ratings.

Kanadevia's inclusion in the MSCI Indexes and use of the MSCI logo, trademarks, service marks, and index names is not intended to constitute sponsorship, endorsement, or promotion by MSCI or its affiliates of us. The MSCI Indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. The MSCI and MSCI Index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

The index is calculated and published by the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and is based on the universe of TOPIX constituents. The weighting of constituents is determined by focusing on the level of environmental information disclosure and carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of sales).

External Recognition of Sustainability

Certified as a “DX Certified Business Operator” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

In April 2022, we obtained certification as a “DX Certified Business Operator” under the DX (Digital Transformation) Certification System established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The DX Certification System is a system under which the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) certifies companies that meet the basic requirements of the Digital Governance Code based on the “Act on Promotion of Information Processing.” Businesses that are ready to promote DX through efforts such as formulating a management vision and developing DX strategies and systems are certified. The certification was awarded in recognition of the fact that the company's initiatives, including its medium-term management plan and business strategy for DX promotion, meet the certification criteria set by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and that the company appropriately discloses information to its stakeholders.
Kanadevia DX

100% Male Childcare Leave Declaration

We promote the creation of a workplace where work and childcare are compatible through the development of various systems, provision of information, training, and other initiatives. We aim to have 100% of male employees take childcare leave, etc. and leave for childcare purposes from April 2022. We support the “100% Male Childcare Leave Declaration” sponsored by Work Life Balance, Inc. and our top management's declaration is published on the company's website.
株式会社ワーク・ライフバランス「男性育休100%宣言」

Declaration of Gender Equality and Vitality Businesses

The Osaka Declaration of Gender Equality and Vitality certifies companies that are working to create a comfortable work environment for women, support men's participation in childcare, support balancing work, family, and other activities, and create a workplace where both men and women can work comfortably.
We obtained this certification in March 2022.

Osaka City Leading Company for Women's Activities

The “Osaka City Leading Company for Women's Activities” is a certification program that recognizes companies that are actively working to create a comfortable working environment for women and that meet certain criteria, such as “the ratio of women in management positions,” “measures to support work-life balance,” and “efforts to encourage men to take childcare leave, etc.”. The certification is based on the following criteria.
The company received this certification in December 2021.
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Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations

The system of the “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations” is a system by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Health Council (JHCC) to recognize large corporations, small and medium enterprises, and other corporations that practice particularly excellent health management based on their efforts to address local health issues and the promotion of health promoted by the JHCC.
We have been certified as one of the “White 500” (Excellent Health Management Corporations 2024).

SPORTS YELL COMPANY

The SPORTS YELL COMPANY program recognizes companies that are actively engaged in the implementation of sports to promote the health of their employees. Certified companies are issued a certificate and certification mark, and their company name is publicized on the Sports Agency's Website.
We received this certification based on the examples of our efforts, such as the implementation of our original exercises and the regular dissemination of health care information. We also participate in the "Sport in Life Consortium" and the "Smart Life Project" as part of our efforts to promote sports.

Others

GPIF's investment management organization selected as one of the “Integrated Reports with Highest Level of Improvement”.

Our “Integrated Report 2021” was selected by the Pension Fund Investment Fund (GPIF) as a “highly improved integrated report” by the domestic equity investment management organization. This is the second consecutive year that our report has been selected.