Selected for Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the 8th Consecutive Year
Nikon has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and Asia Pacific Indices for the eighth consecutive year, recognized for sustainability performance among global peers.
Nikon Corporation has been named to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and Asia Pacific Index for the eighth straight year. The indices, managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices, evaluate companies based on environmental, social, and governance criteria. Selection requires ranking in the top 10% of approximately 3,500 global firms within their industries. Nikon’s inclusion reflects its sustainability efforts alongside financial performance.
The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices are part of a broader sustainability benchmarking system used by institutional investors. Companies are assessed annually on governance, economic, environmental, and social factors. Nikon’s repeat selection underscores its consistent adherence to ESG standards recognized by major financial indices.
Nikon has also been included in all ESG indices adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) for domestic stocks. The GPIF, one of the world’s largest pension funds, uses these indices to guide sustainable investment decisions. This recognition highlights Nikon’s alignment with institutional ESG investment criteria.
Nikon’s Corporate Philosophy emphasizes trustworthiness and creativity in contributing to a sustainable society. The company states its commitment to creating social value through business operations while fostering trust through initiatives focused on people, society, and the global environment. The selection reflects these ongoing efforts.