MIXI Earns "AA" Rating in MSCI ESG Ratings for the Second Consecutive Year
MIXI has received an "AA" rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings for the second consecutive year.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 00:00
MIXI Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and Group CEO: Hiroki Kimura) announced today that it has received an "AA" rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings, conducted by MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.) for companies worldwide based on their ESG initiatives and information disclosure. This marks the second consecutive year the company has achieved this rating, effective March 2026.

The MSCI ESG Ratings measure a company's resilience to long-term, industry-specific sustainability risks using a rules-based methodology. MSCI analysts assess how exposed companies are to these risks and how well they manage them in comparison to their peers, assigning ratings on a scale of seven steps from "AAA" to "CCC".
In this evaluation, MIXI's initiatives in human resource development and its proactive information disclosure were particularly highly regarded. The company has also been selected as a constituent of MSCI's ESG indices, the "MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index" and the "MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)".
Moving forward, under its sustainability statement, "We contribute to a richer society by creating communication services that connect hearts," MIXI will continue to promote initiatives to solve social issues and ensure appropriate information disclosure based on its eight materialities (key issues).
・About MIXI's Sustainability Initiatives:
https://mixi.co.jp/sustainability/
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■About MIXI Co., Ltd. < https://mixi.co.jp/ >
Under its purpose (reason for existence), "To enrich the world with surprising and delightful experiences through communication," MIXI provides communication services that are enjoyed together by friends and family, such as "mixi," "Monster Strike," "Family Album Mitene," and "TIPSTAR." In line with our "User Surprise First" spirit, which we deeply value, we aim to contribute to the realization of a society where hearts connect and emotions are shared by continuing to create spaces and opportunities for "heart-connecting" communication that is deep, meaningful, and richer than mere connection.
FAQ
MIXI has reportedly earned an "AA" rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings for the second consecutive year. What does this rating signify?
The MSCI ESG Ratings assess companies worldwide based on their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives and information disclosure. An "AA" rating is positioned high within the seven-tier scale (from AAA to CCC) and indicates that the company demonstrates excellent resilience to long-term sustainability risks.
What specific aspects were highly praised in this evaluation?
In this evaluation, MIXI's initiatives in "human resource development" and its "proactive information disclosure" were particularly highly regarded.
Is MIXI also included in MSCI's ESG indices?
Yes, MIXI has been selected as a constituent of the "MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index" and the "MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)".
What is MIXI's fundamental approach to sustainability?
Under its sustainability statement, "We contribute to a richer society by creating communication services that connect hearts," MIXI promotes initiatives to solve social issues and ensures appropriate information disclosure based on its eight materialities (key issues).