In International Shipping News 15/07/2016
NYK has been selected by the FTSE Group,* a global index provider, as a constituent in the FTSE4Good Index, marking the 14th straight year that the company has been included in this major yardstick for socially responsible investment (SRI).**
The FTSE4Good Index is a leading indicator used by investors who place importance on corporate social responsibility and sustainability. A total of 823 global companies around the world, including 160 Japanese companies, are listed in the FTSE4Good Global Index as of June 20, 2016.
NYK also has been selected for a number of SRI indexes, including the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index (USA) and Morningstar (Japan).
NYK, as a good corporate citizen, will earnestly face up to its social responsibility, and contribute to the achievement of a better global society through the action of environmental preservation and other initiatives.
* Wholly owned subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange. The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Companies included in the index have met stringent ESG criteria and are positioned to capitalize on the benefits of responsible business practices.
** Investments in companies engaged in ethical activities and confirmed through financial analyses to meet established investment standards.
