Participation in External Initiatives
Our Group promotes various sustainability initiatives through participation in and collaboration with relevant industry associations and programs. Before participating in industry associations, we confirm that their thinking is generally aligned with our Group's thinking and ideals. We also regularly review these associations to ensure that their activities pose no significant challenge to our Group's ideas and direction, and if such problems arise, we consider withdrawing from the association.
Participation in the United Nations Global Compact
In March 2021, our company signed the United Nations Global Compact, a global framework advocating responsible and creative leadership by businesses and other organizations. The Compact encourages companies to act as responsible members of society, promoting sustainable growth through specific commitments in four areas: human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. With this commitment, we aim to accelerate our efforts in these areas and continue working towards the realization of a sustainable society. Our Group is a member of the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ), which consists of companies participating in the United Nations Global Compact. We actively participate in ten subcommittees: the Human Rights Education Subcommittee, Human Rights Due Diligence Subcommittee, Environmental Management Subcommittee, Circular Economy Subcommittee, Reporting Research Subcommittee, ESG Subcommittee, Supply Chain Subcommittee, Internal Penetration Research Subcommittee, Anti-Corruption Subcommittee, and Well-Being Subcommittee. In each of these, we work with other companies and organizations to address global issues through discussions, information exchange, and issuing publications.
The Valuable 500
Our company has joined an international initiative called The Valuable 500, which promotes the active participation of people with disabilities. The goal of The Valuable 500 is to bring about reforms that enable individuals with disabilities to realize their potential in society, business, and the wider economy. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for people with disabilities and promoting the development of products and services that support their activities. Through these efforts, we aim to explore the inherent possibilities of individuals and their rightful places in society, and contribute to creating a better future for all.
Our Commitment
We will promote the following initiatives to realize a richer, happier society based on our corporate philosophy.
- We will support the activities of a diverse range of people and provide products and services that contribute to a richer life for all.
- We will respect diversity among our personnel and strive to build inclusive workplaces.
- We will promote cultural and sporting activities through which we can share our joy and excitement with the world.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Our company declared its support for the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in October 2021.
In accordance with these recommendations, we will strive to disclose information regarding the risks and opportunities posed by climate change as they apply to our business. This disclosure will encompass governance, strategy, and risk management, as well as metrics and targets.
Additionally, we are a member of the TCFD Consortium, which engages in discussions about effective information disclosure and steps to link disclosed information to sound investment decisions by financial institutions and other stakeholders.
Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership (JCLP)
We are a supporting member of the Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP), a group of companies aiming to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions worldwide by 2050. All the partner companies support the goal of bringing about a sustainable, decarbonized society in the near future. Our Group will continue efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout all our business activities, actively introduce renewable energy, and strengthen measures toward decarbonization.
Japan Climate Initiative (JCI)
We also participate in the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI), a network established by various companies, municipalities, NGOs, and other organizations, but excluding the national government, that is actively working to develop climate change measures. JCI provides a platform for the business community to actively express opinions regarding a decarbonized society, discuss government strategies for greenhouse gas reduction, and present statements at COP. We also support the JCI Carbon Pricing Proposal, which aims to simultaneously achieve the 2030 GHG emissions reduction target and enhance international competitiveness.
SBTi（Science Based Targets initiative）
Our company has obtained SBT certification for the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets set for the fiscal year 2030, which were announced across the entire Seiko Group in April 2024.
SBTi verifies whether the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets set by companies are based on scientific evidence, and certifies those that meet the criteria.
TNFD Forum
TNFD is an international initiative that aims to establish a framework for appropriately assessing and disclosing business risks and opportunities related to natural capital.
The Company supports the aims and philosophy of TNFD, and was pleased to register as a TNFD Adopter in October 2025.
We disclose information in line with TNFD recommendations and will continue to promote steps toward achieving a Nature-positive future through our business activities. We are also committed to the creation of a sustainable society that functions in harmony with the global environment.
Major Member Organizations
- The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Japan Business Federation
- The International House of Japan, Inc.
- Japan Committee for UNICEF
External Evaluations
CDP
CDP is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in London that is dedicated to “building a thriving economy that works for people and the planet.” To achieve this goal, CDP promotes the disclosure of information related to environmental impact.
CDP collects and analyzes data on the environmental initiatives of leading global companies and evaluates their efforts on an eight-level rating system: A, A-, B, B-, C, C-, D, and D-.
In fiscal year 2025, Seiko Group responded to CDP’s Climate Change Questionnaire and, for the second consecutive year, was recognized as an “A List” company, CDP’s highest rating.
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index
The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, and evaluations are based on performance in areas such as Corporate Governance, Health & Safety, Anti-Corruption and Climate Change. Businesses included in the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.
FTSE Russell confirms that Seiko Group has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.
Our Company was selected as a constituent of this index in FY2025, marking our first inclusion.
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell. It is designed as a sector neutral benchmark that reflects the performance of companies demonstrating specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in Japan. The index selects companies with higher ESG Ratings within the top 50% of each sector and supports climate transition to a low carbon economy by evaluating companies’ climate governance and climate change efforts via the Transition Pathway Initiative’s Management Quality Score.
FTSE Russell confirms that Seiko Group has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.
Our Company has been continuously selected as a constituent of this index since FY2023.
The MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
The MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index is an ESG stock index developed by the American company MSCI. It is constructed by selecting companies with excellent ESG ratings from the constituents of the parent MSCI Japan IMI Index. This index is recognized globally as a key benchmark for ESG-focused investment decisions. It was also adopted by the GPIF as a standard for passive investment.
※THE INCLUSION OF SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION 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 SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION 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.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
The S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, created by S&P Dow Jones Indices, one of the world's largest independent index providers, focuses on the constituents of TOPIX, a representative stock price index indicating trends in the Japanese equities market. The Carbon Efficient Index weighs constituent companies by considering their disclosure of environmental information and their level of carbon efficiency. By increasing the weight of companies that disclose sufficient environmental information and are highly carbon efficient, it encourages markets in general to prioritize environmental initiatives and information disclosure. Our Company has been selected as a constituent of the Carbon Efficient index every year since FY2022.
Morningstar Japan Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs)
The Morningstar Japan Gender Diversity Tilt Index, launched in April 2023, is a domestic stock index with a focus on gender diversity. It is designed to highlight companies that have established gender diversity policies that are now deeply ingrained in their corporate cultures, as well as those that promise equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender. The index uses data from Equileap, which conducts surveys on gender equality, and classifies each company into five groups based on the survey results.
Our company has been ranked in the highest category, Group 1.
KENKO Investment for Health
The Recognition Program for the Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health recognizes corporations that strategically promote employee health from a management perspective. It is jointly administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi, and certifies outstanding organizations under two categories: Large-enterprise category and Small- and medium-sized enterprise category.
Our various Group companies have been continuously recognized under the the Recognition Program for the Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health between 2020 and 2025.
- Large-enterprise category: SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION, SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION, Seiko Instruments Inc., SEIKO Solutions Inc., SEIKO Time Creation Inc., and WAKO Co., Ltd.
- Small- and medium-sized enterprise category: SEIKO NPC CORPORATION and Human Capital Co., LTD.
Eruboshi Certification (Three Stars)
The Eruboshi certification is a system that recognizes companies actively creating workplace environments where women can thrive. Companies that meet the criteria in all five areas—Recruitment, Continued Employment, Working Hours, Ratio of Women in Managerial Positions, and Diverse Career Paths—are certified in three levels.
Under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, our Company obtained the highest level, Three Stars, in August 2025, certified by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Platinum Kurumin Certification
“Kurumin” is a certification program that recognizes companies that are actively supporting employees with childcare responsibilities. Under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Children, companies that meet certain criteria are certified by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as “childcare support companies.”
“Platinum Kurumin” is a special certification granted to Kurumin-certified companies that have consistently implemented higher-level initiatives to support a healthy balance between work and childcare, as well as meeting additional criteria.
Our company obtained the basic Kurumin certification in 2015, and in October 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare recognized our ongoing efforts by awarding Seiko the prestigious Platinum Kurumin certification.
