External Evaluation
We actively promote ESG initiatives and have received high evaluations from rating agencies. Additionally, we have been selected as a constituent of all six ESG indices for Japanese equities adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
Selected Top Rating “AAA” for MSCI ESG Ratings
We has been included top rating “AAA” for MSCI ESG Ratings as of November 2024, in which companies from around the world are rated from an ESG perspective by MSCI (USA).
MSCI ESG Ratings
* THE USE BY ZOZO, Inc. OF ANY MSCI ESG RESEARCH LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES (“MSCI”) DATA, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, OR PROMOTION OF ZOZO, Inc. BY MSCI. MSCI SERVICES AND DATA ARE THE PROPERTY OF MSCI OR ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND ARE PROVIDED ‘AS-IS’ AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. MSCI NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI.
MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
ZOZO is selected as a constituent of the MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index, a leading index of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment. The index is adopted by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), as references for making its investments.
MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
* THE INCLUSION OF ZOZO, Inc. 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 ZOZO, Inc. 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.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
ZOZO is selected as a constituent of the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) for companies with exceptional gender diversity. This inclusion indicates that we have been assessed as a company leading efforts to support the participation and promotion of women in the workplace through diversity policies. The index is adopted by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), as references for making its investments.
MSCI Japanese Empowering Women Index (WIN)
* THE INCLUSION OF ZOZO, Inc. 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 ZOZO, Inc. 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.
MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes
ZOZO is selected as a constituent of the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes for companies with excel in terms of environmental, social and governance factors within each industry.
MSCI ESG Leaders indexes
FTSE4Good Index Series
ZOZO is selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series, the world's leading ESG index developed by FTSE Russell.
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
ZOZO is selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, an ESG index designed to measure the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating strong ESG practices developed by FTSE Russell.
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
ZOZO is selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, an index that reflects the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating strong ESG practices in each sector, developed by FTSE Russell.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index（GenDi J）
In the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index, an ESG index newly adopted by the GPIF (Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund), ZOZO is selected for the two consecutive year, as "Group-1", the highest rated in the index's "gender equality score.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index（GenDi J）
Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index
We have been selected as a component of the "Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index" for the two consecutive year, developed by the U.S.-based S&P Dow Jones Indices. This index comprises global publicly listed companies that excel in long-term sustainability strategies and initiatives.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
ZOZO is selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX carbon efficient index,which is offered by S&P Dow Jones Indices and the Tokyo Stock Exchange for member companies in the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX). It decides on the investment weights to be applied to such member companies with a focus on the disclosure of environmental information and level of carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per sales).
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
Selected Top Rating “A List” for CDP Climate Change
ZOZO has been included top rating “A List” for CDP Climate Change in the FY2024 survey, a global non-profit organization for environmental information disclosure.
ZOZO Selected for CDP Climate Change A List for the First Time, Securing a Top Rating
iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index
ZOZO is selected as constituent of the iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Carrier 150 Index, which was jointly developed by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and STOXX, an index provider affiliated with the Deutsche Börse, to conduct scoring focusing on the three points of "long-term perspective," "autonomous learning," and "contributing to society."
iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index
Eco-First Company
Our company was recognized as an "Eco-First Company" under the Eco-First Program by the Minister of the Environment. This program acknowledges companies that demonstrate advanced, unique, and industry-leading environmental initiatives.
A Fashion Industry First: Recognized as an "Eco-First Company" by the Ministry of the Environment
HDI Five-Star Certification Program
In HDI Five-Star Certification Program defined by HDI-Japan, we were the first in the apparel industry to receive the five-star certification, the highest rating, for the fourth consecutive time.
Received the Highest Rating "Gold" and "Rainbow" in the "PRIDE Index 2024"
We have achieved the highest "Gold" rating for the fourth consecutive year in the PRIDE Index 2024, formulated by "work with Pride," a voluntary organization that supports the promotion and establishment of diversity management concerning sexual minorities such as LGBTQ+. We have also achieved the "Rainbow" rating, which recognizes companies that promote collaboration across sectors.
Received "BEST WORKPLACE" Rating in the "D&I Award 2024" for the Three Consecutive Years
We have obtained the “Best Workplace” recognition for three consecutive years at the D&I AWARD 2024, Japan's largest award honoring companies leading in Diversity & Inclusion.