Marui Group Ranks 1st in Japan's Financial Services Sector in "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index" and Selected for World Index for 8 Consecutive Years
Marui Group has been selected for the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index" for 8 consecutive years and the "Asia Pacific Index" for 9 consecutive years, achieving the top rank in Japan's financial services sector and 7th globally. This demonstrates international recognition of the company's sustainability and ESG initiatives.
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Marui Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hiroshi Aoi) has been selected for the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index," a socially responsible investment (SRI)* stock index within the global "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices," for the eighth consecutive year. Our group was ranked 7th globally in the financial services sector, maintaining its position within the top 10 for the second consecutive year. Additionally, we have been selected for the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index," which comprises companies in the Asia Pacific region, for the ninth consecutive year.
## What are "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices"?
"Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices" are global stock indices related to sustainability by S&P Dow Jones Indices. Companies are selected based on sustainability assessment criteria across three fields: "economy, environment, and society."
## What is the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index"?
This index targets leading global companies, and 317 companies (35 Japanese companies, including 2 Japanese financial services companies) were selected.
## What is the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index"?
This index targets leading companies in the Asia Pacific region, and this year, 162 companies (76 Japanese companies) were selected.
*Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)
A method of investment that, in addition to traditional financial analysis investment criteria, emphasizes corporate social responsibility such as environmental, social, and corporate governance factors.
Our group has been selected for all six indices adopted by GPIF (Government Pension Investment Fund) for ESG investment management: "FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index," "FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index," "MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index," "MSCI Japan Women Empowerment Index (WIN)," "S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index," and "Morningstar Japan Stock Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs)."
Furthermore, we are also included as a constituent of the "FTSE4Good Index Series," a leading global benchmark for responsible investment.
Our group aims to foster more constructive dialogue with stakeholders through appropriate information disclosure. We annually publish and disclose "ESG Data Book" and "IMPACT BOOK" as the foundation for this dialogue.
The "ESG Data Book" details ESG performance data, while "IMPACT BOOK 2025" explains our concrete strategies and roadmap for achieving the "Economy Driven by 'Likes'" that we aspire to.
Our group aims to realize the vision of "overcoming the dichotomy of impact and profit" by transitioning from the conventional retail, FinTech, and co-creation investment "trinity business" to a FinTech-centered "business that supports 'likes'."
We will strive to harmonize and expand the overlapping "profits" and "happiness" of our six stakeholders—customers, shareholders/investors, employees, business partners, local communities/society, and future generations—and enhance stakeholder value.
## What are "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices"?
"Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices" are global stock indices related to sustainability by S&P Dow Jones Indices. Companies are selected based on sustainability assessment criteria across three fields: "economy, environment, and society."
## What is the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index"?
This index targets leading global companies, and 317 companies (35 Japanese companies, including 2 Japanese financial services companies) were selected.
## What is the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index"?
This index targets leading companies in the Asia Pacific region, and this year, 162 companies (76 Japanese companies) were selected.
*Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)
A method of investment that, in addition to traditional financial analysis investment criteria, emphasizes corporate social responsibility such as environmental, social, and corporate governance factors.
Our group has been selected for all six indices adopted by GPIF (Government Pension Investment Fund) for ESG investment management: "FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index," "FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index," "MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index," "MSCI Japan Women Empowerment Index (WIN)," "S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index," and "Morningstar Japan Stock Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs)."
Furthermore, we are also included as a constituent of the "FTSE4Good Index Series," a leading global benchmark for responsible investment.
Our group aims to foster more constructive dialogue with stakeholders through appropriate information disclosure. We annually publish and disclose "ESG Data Book" and "IMPACT BOOK" as the foundation for this dialogue.
The "ESG Data Book" details ESG performance data, while "IMPACT BOOK 2025" explains our concrete strategies and roadmap for achieving the "Economy Driven by 'Likes'" that we aspire to.
Our group aims to realize the vision of "overcoming the dichotomy of impact and profit" by transitioning from the conventional retail, FinTech, and co-creation investment "trinity business" to a FinTech-centered "business that supports 'likes'."
We will strive to harmonize and expand the overlapping "profits" and "happiness" of our six stakeholders—customers, shareholders/investors, employees, business partners, local communities/society, and future generations—and enhance stakeholder value.