Summary of External Evaluations and Awards

Granted the highest rating of "A" in the 'Climate Change' category of CDP2018

Benesse Holdings

In the CDP survey on climate change, Benesse was granted the highest rating, "A List," recognizing us as a company that has applied outstanding efforts in the areas of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. (The company also attained an "A-" rating for two consecutive years up to 2017)

Acquired Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) certification

Benesse Corporation

In 2004, the company acquired ISO14001 certification as a company implementing Environmental Management Systems in accordance with ISO standards. Certification was renewed in the year ended March 2019, completing transition to the 2015 version.

Independently verified greenhouse gas emissions

Benesse Corporation

To ensure the reliability of our CO₂ emission track record, our FY 2017 figures have been independently verified by the Japan Quality Assurance Organization.

Benesse has been officially certified as a "White 500 Company" in the large enterprise category of the 2019 Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program

Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute
Benesse Holdings

This is a system that recognizes companies that practice outstanding health management based on efforts that appropriately address local health issues, as well as initiatives to improve health promoted by Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Council).
Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute and Benesse Holdings were selected in the large enterprise category of the "2019 Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program."

Certified under the "2019 Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program (SME category)"

Benesse Business Mate

Benesse Business Mate was selected for recognition in the SME category of the "2019 Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program."

Certified as an "Active Enterprise in Supporting Disabled Persons"

Benesse Business Mate

This certification is granted by the 'Japan Association of Employers of Persons with Severe Disabilities' under commission of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. As of March 2018, 21 companies have been certified nationwide.

Received an "Award of Excellence" in the Large Enterprise Category with a "Corporate Award for Outstanding Efforts in Balancing Treatment and Work for Cancer Patients"

Benesse Corporation

The company received its first "Award of Excellence" in the Large Enterprise Category in 2017 with a "Corporate Award for Outstanding Efforts in Balancing Treatment and Work for Cancer Patients," a cancer response initiative implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Obtained "Eruboshi ," the highest level of certification based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace

Benesse Corporation

In April 2016, Benesse was granted "Grade 3," the highest grade attainable in the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace certification system operated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Registered as a business approved to display the PrivacyMark symbol

Benesse Corporation

After being assessed by JIPDEC , in November 2016 Benesse was registered as a business approved to display the PrivacyMark symbol.

Obtained Information Security Management System (ISO27001) certification

Certification was completed in March 2016 for Benesse Holdings, Benesse Corporation (except for some offices), and Benesse InfoShell.