DIC Is Selected for Inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a Leading Global ESG Index, for the Sixth Consecutive Year —High marks earned for initiatives in line with several themes, including Pollution & Resources (Environmental pillar) and Health & Safety (Social pillar)—

Tokyo, Japan—DIC Corporation announced today that it has been selected for the sixth year in a row for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a globally recognized environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment index. The Company was also once again selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, two indices used by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), one of the world’s largest pension funds, as benchmarks for its investment strategy.

Developed by United Kingdom–based global index provider FTSE Russell, part of the London Stock Exchange Group plc, the FTSE4Good Index Series measures the performance of companies demonstrating outstanding ESG practices using a model comprising multiple themes categorized into three pillars: Environmental, Social and Governance. DIC was given high marks for its initiatives implemented in line with themes such as Pollution & Resources (Environmental pillar), Health & Safety and Labour Standards (Social pillar) and Tax Transparency (Governance pillar).

In addition to the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, DIC has been selected for inclusion in several other major ESG investment indices used by the GPIF. These include MSCI’s MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index and the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index.

Guided by its basic sustainability policy, the DIC Group will continue working toward achieving sustainability for society by strengthening ESG initiatives linked to its business activities and promoting appropriate disclosure.

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