Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Selected for Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the First Time
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has been selected for the 'Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index,' a leading global ESG investment index, for the first time, and as the only Japanese shipping company. Concurrently, it was selected for the 'Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index' for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting high recognition for its ESG management initiatives.
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'the Company') has been selected for the first time for the 'Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index' (hereinafter 'DJ BIC World,' Note 1), which comprises the top 10% of companies in each industry group globally within the 'Dow Jones Best in Class Indices' (formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Index), a leading global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment index. MOL is the only Japanese shipping company to achieve this selection. Concurrently, the Company has been selected for the 'Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index' (hereinafter 'DJ BIC Asia Pacific,' Note 2), which consists of companies in the Asia-Pacific region, for the fourth consecutive year.
DJ BIC is an ESG investment index annually published by S&P Dow Jones Indices (U.S.). It evaluates companies' ESG initiatives from three perspectives—Environment, Social, and Governance/Economic—based on the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) conducted by S&P Global. The 'DJ BIC World' selects the top 10% of companies in each industry group that are highly evaluated for their excellence. In 2026, 319 companies were selected from the top 2,500 companies globally by market capitalization. MOL achieved high scores particularly in areas such as 'Climate Change,' 'Human Capital Management,' and 'Business Ethics.'
Under its group corporate philosophy, 'Supporting people's daily lives from the blue ocean and creating a prosperous future,' the MOL Group will continue to accelerate these initiatives, enhancing not only economic value but also social value. By doing so, the Group aims to deliver new value to all stakeholders and become a strong and resilient corporate group growing globally.
(Note 1) The Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (Dow Jones Sustainability World Index) is an index composed of the top 10% of companies in each industry group, based on S&P Global's CSA.
Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index | S&P Dow Jones Indices
(Note 2) The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index (formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index) is an index composed of the top 20% of major companies in the developed Asia-Pacific region, based on S&P Global's CSA.
Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index | S&P Dow Jones Indices
DJ BIC is an ESG investment index annually published by S&P Dow Jones Indices (U.S.). It evaluates companies' ESG initiatives from three perspectives—Environment, Social, and Governance/Economic—based on the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) conducted by S&P Global. The 'DJ BIC World' selects the top 10% of companies in each industry group that are highly evaluated for their excellence. In 2026, 319 companies were selected from the top 2,500 companies globally by market capitalization. MOL achieved high scores particularly in areas such as 'Climate Change,' 'Human Capital Management,' and 'Business Ethics.'
Under its group corporate philosophy, 'Supporting people's daily lives from the blue ocean and creating a prosperous future,' the MOL Group will continue to accelerate these initiatives, enhancing not only economic value but also social value. By doing so, the Group aims to deliver new value to all stakeholders and become a strong and resilient corporate group growing globally.
(Note 1) The Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (Dow Jones Sustainability World Index) is an index composed of the top 10% of companies in each industry group, based on S&P Global's CSA.
Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index | S&P Dow Jones Indices
(Note 2) The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index (formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index) is an index composed of the top 20% of major companies in the developed Asia-Pacific region, based on S&P Global's CSA.
Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index | S&P Dow Jones Indices