External evaluations
External Awards and Recognition
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
Sompo Sustainability Index
CDP
In FY2023, we were selected for the “A List” (the highest rating) in the “Water Security” category by CDP, an international non-profit organization that evaluates companies’ environmental efforts. In addition, we received a “B” rating for “climate change.”
ESG Finance Award Japan (Ministry of the Environment)
Received the bronze award in the Environmentally Sustainable Companies category of the 4th ESG Finance Awards Japan
Aichi biodiversity Certified Outstanding Certified Company
“Master Certified” by Aichi Prefecture as an Aichi Biodiversity Company in FY2023
Digital Transformation Certification
Certified sequentially in FY2022 and FY2024
Selected as a DX-certified business operator
Health & Productivity 2023 (White 500)
Awarded for seven consecutive years from FY2016
Health & Productivity 2023 (Large Organization Category) White 500
Nadeshiko brand
Awarded for three consecutive years from FY2020
Selected for the “Nadeshiko Brand” as a company where women play key roles
Platinum Career Awards
Received the grand prize at the 3rd Platinum Career Awards in FY2021
Eruboshi (Certified for the second level)
Certified for the second level of the certification system (“Eruboshi” certification) based on the Act on Promotion of Female Participation and Advancement in the Workplace in FY2020
Platinum Kurumin
Awarded the Platinum Kurumin Prize in FY2022 as a company that provides childcare support
Aichi Company with Active Participation of Women (outstanding company)
Recognized as an Aichi Company with Active Participation of Women in FY2019
Family Friendly Company
Recognized as an Aichi Company with Active Participation of Women in FY2019
DBJ BCM Rating
Received the highest rank in the Development Bank of Japan's "BCM Rating" in FY2020
(We received a DBJ BCM-rated loan from the Development Bank of Japan. The bank rated us as being particularly excellent in our initiatives for business continuity.)
“Excellent Integrated Reports” Selected by GPIF’s Asset Managers Entrusted with Domestic Equity Investment
AISIN GROUP REPORT 2022 (Integrated Report) was selected for the first time in FY2023.
Japan Biotope Grand Award
Received the Biotope Grand Award in 2017
Participating initiatives and groups
TCFD
Anounced our support in 2019
TCFD Consortium
Became a member in 2019
The Science Based Targets Initiative
Certified in November 2023
GX League
Became a member in 2023
Japan Climate Initiative (JCI)
Became a member in 2020
Green & Digital Consortium
Became a member in 2021
JH2A (Japan Hydrogen Association)
Became a member in 2020
LCA Promotion Consortium
Became a member in 2022
Japan Platform for Migrant Workers toward a Responsible and Inclusive Society (JP-MIRAI)
Became a member in 2022
Sustainability rankings
| Evaluation | Held by | FY2022 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei Smart Work Survey | Nikkei Inc. | Deviation: ★4.5 | Deviation: ★4 |
| Nikkei SDGs Management Survey | Nikkei Inc. | Deviation: ★4 | Deviation: ★4.5 |
| TOYO KEIZAI CSR Ranking | Toyo Keizai Inc. | 17st of 1631 companies | 30th of 1702 companies |
| SDGs Corporate Ranking | Toyo Keizai Inc. | 36st of 1631 companies | - |
| TOYO KEIZAI ESG Ranking | Toyo Keizai Inc. | 31th of 1631 companies | 49th of 1702 companies |
| Platinum Career Award | Toyo Keizai Inc. | - | 16st |