External Evaluation of Our ESG Initiatives
Corporate Evaluation about SRI
Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) refers to investing performed with targets selected not only in accordance with financial considerations but also from ethical, environmental, employment, and other social perspectives.
Numerous SRI evaluations are performed both inside and outside of Japan.
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Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index We are selected to the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index, a globally famous ESG index, since 2017. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices (U.S.A.) and RobecoSAM (Switzerland). It assesses the companies based on various economic, environmental and social criteria in terms of long-term sustainability.
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FTSE4Good Index Series We are selected as a member company of the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2003. |
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FTSE Blossom Japan Index We are selected as a member company of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index since 2017.
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MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes We are selected as a member company of the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes since 2012. |
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MSCI JAPAN ESG SELECT LEADERS INDEX We are selected as a member company of the MSCI JAPAN ESG SELECT LEADERS INDEX since 2017.
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MSCI JAPAN EMPOWERING WOMEN INDEX We are selected as a member company of the MSCI JAPAN EMPOWERING WOMEN INDEX. The index for Japanese equities is created by MSCI (U.S.A.) and designed by companies with excellent gender diversity in each industry. |
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SOMPO Sustainability Index We are selected as a member company of the SOMPO Sustainability Index. The index for Japanese equities is created by SOMPO Asset Management Co., Ltd. and composed of companies with outstanding ESG-related initiatives. |
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CDP CDP is an evaluation for the environmental activities of the world’s leading companies and these results are disclosed to institutional investors. We had responded to climate change and water security fields and received the following ratings; |
*The inclusion of NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. 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 NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. 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.
Major Award and Evaluation
The following are the main awards and evaluations received by our Group for our CSR-related initiatives.
In Fiscal 2020
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “Kurumin”![]() |
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “Zero-Emission challenging company”![]() |
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 4 stars, “The fourth NIKKEI Smart Work Survey”![]() |
Nikkei Inc. |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “SUSTAINA ESG AWARD 2020” Industries [Glass and Ceramics Products] : SILVER CLASS ![]() |
SUSTAINA |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 4 stars, “The second NIKKEI ESG Management Survey”![]() |
Nikkei Inc. |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “Work-Life Balance Promotion Company”
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Nagoya City |
In Fiscal 2019
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare commendation”, the 55th National Blood Donation Promotion Campaign | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “SUSTAINA ESG AWARD 2019” Overall Category : BRONZE CLASS Industries [Glass and Ceramics Products] : SILVER CLASS ![]() ![]() |
SUSTAINA |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 3 stars, “The third NIKKEI Smart Work Survey”![]() |
Nikkei Inc. |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 2020 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (White500)![]() |
Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Conference) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “SPORTS YELL COMPANY” certification for 2019![]() |
JAPAN SPORTS AGENCY |
In Fiscal 2018
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Nadeshiko Brands![]() |
METI and the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 2019 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (White500)![]() |
Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Conference) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “Aichi Health Management Promotion Company”![]() |
Aichi Prefecture |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Excellence Award of “Internet IR Award”![]() |
Daiwa Investor Relations Co. Ltd. |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “SUSTAINA ESG AWARD 2018” Overall Category : BRONZE CLASS Industries [Glass and Ceramics Products] : SILVER CLASS ![]() ![]() |
SUSTAINA |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | The highest Rank of DBJ's Health Management Rating System![]() |
Development Bank of Japan Inc. |
In Fiscal 2017
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Blue-chip company of "Aichi women shine Company"![]() |
Aichi Prefecture |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 2018 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (White500)![]() |
Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Conference) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Bronze Class company, RobecoSAM Sustainability Award 2017![]() |
RobecoSAM |
In Fiscal 2016
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | “Eruboshi”![]() |
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | The Corporate Environmental Achievement Award (CEAA) 2016 | The American Ceramic Society(AcerS) |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 2017 Aichi Environmental Award | Aichi Prefecture |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | 2017 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (White500) | Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Conference) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | New Diversity Management Selection 100 | METI |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Semi-Nadeshiko Brands | METI and the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
In Fiscal 2015
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Incentive Award, Empowerment Grand Prix for Activities by Women | Japan Productivity Center Working Women's Empowerment Forum |
NGK SPARK PLUGS (U.S.A.), INC. (WEST VIRGINIA FACTORY) | Five-Diamond Employer Award | West Virginia Chamber of Commerce |
In Fiscal 2014
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Top 100 Global Innovators | Thomson Reuters |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | FY2014 Excellence Award, Nagoya City Accreditation and Commendation System for Companies that Promote Increased Roles for Women | Nagoya City |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Miyanojo Plant | Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, 33rd National Convention for the Promotion of Factory Greening | Japan Greenery Research and Development Center |
In Fiscal 2013
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Top 100 Global Innovators | Thomson Reuters |
In Fiscal 2010
Recipient | Award | Organizer |
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NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | The Incentive Prize at the 14th Environmental Communication Awards | Ministry of the Environment, etc. |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. | Top 100 Companies in Japan | The Nippon Foundation |