Maxell Selected for the 'SOMPO Sustainability Index' for the 10th Consecutive Year

Maxell Corporation (hereinafter 'Maxell') has been selected as a constituent stock of the 'SOMPO Sustainability Index' (hereinafter 'the Index') for 2026, operated by SOMPO Asset Management Corporation.

The Index is a domestic equity-based ESG index comprising approximately 300 stocks with superior ESG evaluations, and is used for the 'SOMPO Sustainable Investment' strategy targeting pension funds and institutional investors. The Index is reviewed annually based on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) assessments, and Maxell has been selected for the 10th consecutive year since 2017, reflecting strong recognition of its ESG initiatives.

Under its mission to 'contribute to a sustainable society through the pursuit of innovative original technologies,' the Maxell Group has worked on establishing environmental policies, disclosing human capital-related information including human rights policies, and building effective governance structures within group management. In particular, over the past year, the company has intensified its efforts to accelerate initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.

Moving forward, Maxell will continue to strengthen its efforts toward realizing a sustainable society, consistently deliver 'Maximum Excellence' to all stakeholders, and strive to become a company that is 'always present in the future' through sustainable management.

■ SOMPO Sustainable Investment

https://www.sompo-am.co.jp/institutional/product/06/

■ Maxell's Sustainability Initiatives

https://www.maxell.co.jp/sustainability/

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■ Contact

Corporate Communications Division, Maxell Corporation

https://maxell.tayori.com/f/tayori-01/

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