SG Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minami-ku, Kyoto; Chairperson and CEO: Eiichi Kuriwada) has been selected as a constituent of the "FTSE Blossom Japan Index"^*1 and the "FTSE4Good Index Series"^*2 for six consecutive years. The company has also been selected as a constituent of the "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index"^*3 for five consecutive years.
FTSE Russell’s ESG ratings provide a comprehensive score based on a multifaceted evaluation, including a company’s initiatives to address environmental challenges, efforts to enhance working conditions, and measures to promote occupational health and safety.
Under the SGH Vision 2030, the SG Holdings Group defines its aspiration to continue to be an indispensable presence (= infrastructure) for our customers and society. To realize this vision and enhance our medium- to long‑term corporate value, we have identified key management priorities (materialities). By backcasting from our desired future state, we position materiality as the challenges that must be addressed to achieve our long‑term vision, and as part of this approach, we are also advancing initiatives aimed at addressing ESG issues.
The SG Holdings Group will continue to advance sustainability management, contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, and pursue long‑term enhancement of corporate value.

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*1 FTSE Blossom Japan Index
Developed by FTSE Russell, the index is composed of stocks of Japanese companies with high evaluations in ESG.
The index is adopted as an investment benchmark by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), an independent administrative agency responsible for managing and investing Japan's pension reserves.
 https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/blossom-japan

*2 FTSE4Good Index Series
 Developed by FTSE Russell, the index is composed of stocks of companies with high ratings in ESG among major global companies.
 https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/ftse4good

*3 FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
Developed by FTSE Russell in 2022, the index is composed of stocks of Japanese companies that demonstrate relatively strong ESG performance within their respective sectors.
Additionally, for companies with high greenhouse gas emissions, management stance toward climate change risks and opportunities is also one of the selection criteria.
The index is adopted as an investment benchmark by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), an independent administrative agency responsible for managing and investing Japan's pension reserves.
https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/blossom-japan