Sojitz Selected as Constituent of CSR Investment-focused Stock Price Indices DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific
Sep. 14, 2018
Sojitz Corporation
Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) was selected as an FY2018 constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices’ (DJSI) DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific listings, both internationally-recognized, CSR investment-focused* global stock price indices.
* “CSR investment-focused indices” here refers to indices used when individual or institutional investors make investment decisions with consideration for not only investment benchmarks established through financial analysis, but corporate social responsibility (CSR) as well.
・The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
・Reasons for Sojitz’s Selection
To “create value and prosperity” as set forth in our corporate statement, Sojitz will continue to meet stakeholders’ expectations and maximize “two types of value” through our business activities—that is, “value for Sojitz,” such as the expansion of our business foundations and sustainable growth, and “value for society,” such as economic development for countries/local communities and consideration shown for human rights and the environment.
■Sojitz’s sustainability initiatives
http://www.sojitz.com/en/csr/
■Sojitz’s Key Sustainability Issues (Materiality)
http://www.sojitz.com/en/csr/priority/
Related Information:
■Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
http://www.sustainability-indices.com/