External Evaluations and Awards
Below is a summary of the external evaluations and awards that have recognized Benesse's efforts in various areas.
Environment-Related Awards & Achievements
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Awarded top A evaluation in CDP’s 2019 climate change survey
Benesse Holdings
In the CDP’s climate change survey, we were selected in 2019 as an A List company, the highest evaluation for companies that conduct outstanding activities in greenhouse gas emission reduction, climate change mitigation measures, etc., for 2nd year in a row following our success in 2018.
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Selected to the Leader Board, the highest assessment in the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating
Benesse Holdings
Selected to the Leader Board, the highest assessment in the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating. This assessment is for selection as one of almost 160 companies (3% of assessed companies) recognized for their activities and strategies for reducing the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted, and managing their supply chain's climate risks.
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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.
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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.
Recognized efforts to provide a positive work environment for employees
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Certified as a Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization
Benesse Holdings
Benesse Corporation
Tokyo Individualized Educational InstituteThis 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 as a Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization
Benesse Business Mate
Benesse Business-mate, Inc. was selected in the SME category of the Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program.
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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 April 1, 2020, 58 companies have been certified nationwide.
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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.
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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.
Corporate Governance-Related Awards & Achievements
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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. (Certification updated on November 2, 2018)
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Obtained Information Security Management System (ISO27001) certification
After certification was completed in March 2016 for Benesse Holdings, Benesse Corporation (except for some offices), and Benesse InfoShell, we continue to expand certification to companies throughout the Benesse Group. (Updated on May 25, 2019) We are also expanding certification for individual group companies.
Other: SRI Index, etc.
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MSCI ESG Indexes
Benesse Holdings
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FTSE
Benesse Holdings
FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Benesse Holdings, Inc. has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good and FTSE Blossom Japan Index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index are designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. These indexes are widely used to create and assess sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
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Selected to the SOMPO Sustainability Index
Benesse Holdings
Selected for nine consecutive years as a stock that makes up the SOMPO Sustainability Index, which is independently managed by SOMPO Asset Management. This index is used in SOMPO Asset Management's sustainable investment.
Sustainable investment is a responsible investment product for pension funds and institutional investors that SOMPO Asset Management started in August 2012. They invest in a wide range of companies with high ratings in ESGs (environmental, social, and corporate governance).
