CR Pharmaceutical Becomes Constituent of MSCI China Index Once Again ACN Newswire

CR Pharmaceutical Becomes Constituent of MSCI China Index Once Again

HONG KONG, Nov 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Limited ("CR Pharmaceutical" or the "Group") (stock code: 3320) has announced that the Group will once again be included as a constituent stock of the MSCI China Index, which will become effective after the market close on 30 November 2022.The MSCI Indexes are key benchmarks for institutional investors investing in the global equity markets, and cover companies with positive operating performance and solid potential. The selected stocks must meet the market capitalization, liquidity and free-float requirements, and thus have a high reference value. The MSCI China Indexes consist of a range of country, composite and non-domestic indexes for the Chinese market, intended for both international and domestic investors, including Qualified Domestic Institutional Investors (QDII) and Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFII) licensees. The indexes are calculated according to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes (GIMI) Methodology.The inclusion of the Group in the MSCI China Index reaffirms the market's recognition of the Group's business development. CR Pharmaceutical's share price has been on a valuation recovery trajectory since 2022. The Group's innovative and transformative strategy and stable business performance have been widely recognized by the market. As at the end of October, the Group's market capitalization increased by almost 50% compared with the beginning of the year, and stock activity also increased year-over-year. As a result of this inclusion in the MSCI China Index, a large number of passive indices funds are expected to purchase the Company's shares. This will further improve the Company's performance in the stock market.In the future, CR Pharmaceutical will uphold its mission of "being the guardian of human health and improving quality of life". It will continue to optimize its business structure and consolidate its leading position in the industry with R&D innovation and investment in M&A as its engines. This will bring favorable returns to its shareholders and contribute to the growth of the health industry in China.China Resources Pharmaceutical Group LimitedChina Resources Pharmaceutical Group Limited ("CR Pharm", stock code: 3320) is a leading integrated pharmaceutical company in China. It primarily engages in the research and development, manufacturing, distribution and retailing of an extensive range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products. CR Pharm is one of the largest pharmaceutical enterprises (manufacturing 600 products), the largest manufacturer of over-the-counter drugs and the third largest distributor of pharmaceutical products in China. Its pharmaceutical distribution network comprises approximately 200 subsidiaries, and covers 28 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in the country, distributing products direct to local hospitals and other medical institutions. It also operates one of the largest retail pharmacy networks in China, consisting of 787 pharmacies under premium brands including "Dexin Pharmacy" and "CR Care", and 221 of them are DTP pharmacies. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
More
Mazda Included in MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index JCN Newswire

Mazda Included in MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jul 29, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation has been included in the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, a major ESG investment index. This makes Mazda a constituent of all five ESG indices for Japanese stocks (listed below) that are adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund, one of the world�s largest pension reserve fund managers.MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders IndexMSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)FTSE Blossom Japan IndexFTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative IndexS&P/JPX Carbon Efficient IndexMembers of the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index are selected by major U.S. financial services company Morgan Stanley Capital International. Listed Japanese companies are assessed in their respective industries and only those with relatively high ESG ratings are included in the index.Mazda strives to grow as a company and to continuously challenge ourselves to realize our corporate vision of brightening people�s lives, existing sustainably with the earth and society.Mazda Sustainability website: External Evaluations: www.mazda.com/en/sustainability/evaluation/ Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
More
Eisai Listed for 21st Consecutive Year in FTSE4Good Index Series JCN Newswire

Eisai Listed for 21st Consecutive Year in FTSE4Good Index Series

TOKYO, Jul 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the 21st consecutive year since its initial inclusion in 2002. The FTSE4Good Index Series is a global index series for socially responsible investment.The FTSE4Good Index Series was developed by FTSE Russell to promote investment in companies that meet global environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Eisai received particularly high scores in "Corporate Governance", "Customer Responsibility", "Labor Standards" and "Tax Transparency", among others. As of the end of June 2022, 1,092 companies worldwide and 224 Japanese companies were included in the FTSE4Good Developed Index Series.Currently, in addition to the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes, another global ESG investment index, Eisai is also listed in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, the MSCI (WIN) and the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, which are ESG investment indices for Japanese stocks Japan Empowering Women Index adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).Eisai's corporate concept is to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides to them, as well as address diverse healthcare needs worldwide. By strengthening its ESG initiatives and increasing non-financial value, Eisai is striving to sustainably enhance corporate value based on this concept.For more information on our ESG initiatives, please visit www.eisai.com/sustainability/index.html.Media Inquiries:Public Relations DepartmentEisai Co., Ltd. +81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
More
Mitsubishi Motors Added to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) for Five Consecutive Years JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Motors Added to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) for Five Consecutive Years

TOKYO, Jul 19, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has been added for five consecutive years to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) in recognition of the company's initiatives in promoting women's participation. WIN was developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) for environmental, society and governance (ESG) investing. WIN selects companies that demonstrate gender diversity and are expected to grow sustainably in a long term for its index by scoring from disclosed information based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, on initiatives aimed at hiring of women, their ratio of management positions, and diversity. The index has been adopted as one of the indexes for ESG investing by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). From amongst various environmental, society and governance issues, Mitsubishi Motors identifies materiality that should be prioritized and addressed. One of these material issues is the promotion of work-style reforms in response to the new normal (diversity and work-life balance). Mitsubishi Motors is working to build an environment in which diversity is respected, and each worker can experience job satisfaction, fully demonstrate his or her abilities, and be able to work and thrive in good physical and mental health. [Main Results in Promoting Women's Participation]1. Higher ratio of women employeesThe ratio of women employees increased from 9.9 to 11 percent in March 2022 compared to March 2018 when Mitsubishi Motors was not selected in the WIN index. 2. Higher ratio of female managersThe ratio of female managers increased 1.6 times, from 2.9 to 4.7 percent in July 2022 compared to July 2017 when Mitsubishi Motors was not selected in the WIN index. [Targets and examples of key initiatives to promote women's participation]1. Creation and implementation of a General Employers Action Plan based on the Act on Promotion of Women's ParticipationDuring the three years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2024, the company will work on the following two targets. (1) Increase the ratio of female assistant managers (pre-management) to 15 percent(2) Increase the rate of male employees taking childcare leave to 10 percent or more (per annum) 2. Support to balance work and child/nursing carePromote an environment in which diverse employees can demonstrate their abilities to the fullest, by introducing flextime and remote work programs in addition to systems supporting child and nursing care. Also established in-house daycare facilities, support desk which employees can consult how to balance their work and life, and more. Aiming to realize a sustainable society and enhance corporate value, Mitsubishi Motors will continue to promote compmanywide sustainability initiatives. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's sustained inclusion in MSCI index, use of MSCI logo, trademark or service mark or use of index name should not be interpreted as support to, guarantee or promotion of Mitsubishi Motors by MSCI or its affiliates. Names and logos of MSCI and MSCI index are the trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates. About Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) -- a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan--, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, mainland China, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Russia. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification--launched the i-MiEV -- the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV -- the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. The company announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
More
MHI Receives MSCI’s ESG Rating of “AA” for the First Time JCN Newswire

MHI Receives MSCI’s ESG Rating of “AA” for the First Time

TOKYO, Jul 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an ESG Rating of "AA" from MSCI(Note) for the first time. The new 2022 rating represents an upgrade from the Company's previous "A" rating, and it demonstrates the high assessment MSCI accords to MHI's ESG initiatives.MSCI's ESG Ratings are given in seven ranked grades in descending order from AAA to CCC, based on the firm's analysis of a company's initiatives relating to environmental, social and governance issues. MSCI's ESG Ratings serve as a global index for making ESG investments.MHI is currently selected for inclusion in all four of the ESG investment indices used by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), which is the largest pension fund in the world: FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN), and S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index. The Company is also included in the Asia Pacific Index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the world's leading ESG stock investment indices.Going forward, MHI will continue to harness the power of technology to develop solutions to the world's social issues, marking growth as a business corporation that contributes to achieving a sustainable society and a secure future for the earth and all who inhabit it.MSCI Inc. is an American financial services provider based in New York and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). MSCI provides a variety of tools to support investment decisions by institutional investors around the world, including large public pension funds, asset management companies, hedge funds, etc.For further information: https://www.msci.com/About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
More