SG Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minami-ku, Kyoto; Chairperson and CEO: Eiichi Kuriwada) has acquired the highest rating of “AAA” in the “MSCI ESG Ratings” ^*1 for four consecutive years.
　
SG Holdings Group will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through ESG initiatives, including climate change initiatives, in order to meet the expectations of all stakeholders involved in our business, including customers, employees, local communities, shareholders, and business partners.

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*1 MSCI ESG Ratings are conducted by MSCI ESG Research, recognized as a global benchmark for ESG investing. Companies are evaluated on a seven-point scale from “AAA” (highest rating) to “CCC”, based on their ability to manage risks and opportunities in the areas of environment, society, and governance compared to their peers.
　
*2 The inclusion of SG Holdings Co., Ltd. in any MSCI Index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of SG Holdings Co., Ltd. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.