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Awards and Recognition by Third Parties in Fiscal 2025
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in ESG investment, which considers not only financial but also environmental, social and governance (ESG) elements as investment criteria. The Sumitomo Forestry Group received the following awards and recognition as of March 2026.
Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices
The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC) are a set of sustainability-related stock indices that S&P Dow Jones Indices publishes annually in the United States. It was launched in 1999 as the first set of global equity indices to evaluate major companies working to build a sustainable society. For the selection of companies to be included in the indices, a questionnaire survey is conducted on approximately 3,500 of the world's largest companies in terms of market capitalization to evaluate them from economic, environmental and social perspectives.
Sumitomo Forestry was included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index*1 in May 2026. For the fourth consecutive year, we received the highest score among 16 companies in the homebuilding sector. We were also selected for the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index*2. Since the first time we were included in the index in 2005, we have been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices a total of 18 times.
Receiving the Highest Rating in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment
Sumitomo Forestry was ranked in the Top 1% in the homebuilding industry category in "The Sustainability Yearbook - 2026 Rankings" conducted by S&P Global Inc., a U.S.-based research and rating company in the field of global socially responsible investment. This marks the eighth consecutive year that we have received the highest rating.
S&P Global Inc. publishes a Sustainability Yearbook based on the results of the CSA, and Sumitomo Forestry has been selected a Sustainability Yearbook Member for 19 years in a row, since its first publication in 2008. For 2026, six Japanese companies, including Sumitomo Forestry, achieved the “Top 1%” ranking in the CSA, and were included in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026.
In the Yearbook, S&P Global Inc. evaluated the economic, environmental, and social initiatives of more than 9,200 leading companies worldwide. Of these, 848 companies, including 69 Japanese companies, were recognized as sustainable companies and selected to be Sustainability Yearbook Members.
Inclusion in CDP’s Climate Change A List and the Forest A List for 2025
For the 10th year in a row, Sumitomo Forestry has been granted the highest rating by international non-profit organization CDP of inclusion on its Climate Change A List. We have also been newly selected for the Forest A List.
CDP is among the world’s leading ESG evaluation organizations focusing on corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate change strategies. It evaluates the greenhouse gas emissions reduction activities and climate change mitigation measures of companies leading the world in terms of market capitalization. The Climate Change A List and the Forest A List include companies conducting particularly excellent activities against climate change and deforestation, respectively.
*CDP Water Security: B
FTSE4Good Global Index
Since 2004, Sumitomo Forestry has been continuously included in the FTSE4Good Global Index, which is composed of companies selected as those meeting the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by FTSE Russell, a London Stock Exchange Group company.
Included in the Six ESG Stock Indices Selected by the GPIF
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index
The FTSE Russell’s ESG index for Japanese stocks was selected by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan in July 2017.
*FTSE Russell (Registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) hereby certifies that Sumitomo Forestry has been independently assessed according to the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
This index, which is one of the ESG indices of FTSE Russell, was selected in March 2022 by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan. It is a selective ESG composite Index, for which companies are evaluated from the following three perspectives: ESG ratings by FTSE Russell, carbon intensity (greenhouse gas emissions per unit of sales), and management attitude toward climate change risks and opportunities.
*FTSE Russell (Registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) hereby certifies that Sumitomo Forestry has been independently assessed according to the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, which is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
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MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan adopted this ESG index for Japanese stocks in March 2024. From among the constituents of the parent MSCI Nihonkabu Investable Market Index, companies with high ESG ratings in each industry are selected for inclusion in this index.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan selected this index for Japanese stocks in July 2017. Companies with relatively excellent gender diversity within the industry are selected for inclusion in the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) from among the constituents of the parent MSCI Japan IMI Top 700 Index (for top 700 Japanese companies by market capitalization).
*The inclusion of Sumitomo Forestry 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 Sumitomo Forestry 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.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
Japan Exchange Group, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and S&P Dow Jones Indices have jointly developed the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index as an environmental index and have begun its disclosure. The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan selected the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index as a benchmark for its ESG investment strategy in fiscal 2018.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
(excluding REIT)
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan selected this ESG index for Japanese stocks in April 2023. Companies that have a strong gender diversity policy embedded in their corporate culture and that promise equal opportunities for employees regardless of gender are selected for inclusion in this index.
SOMPO Sustainability Index
Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd. selects the constituents of this index through an environmental survey and an ESG survey conducted by Sompo Risk Management Inc. Sumitomo Forestry has been consecutively included in the SOMPO Sustainability Index since fiscal 2013.
ESG Corporate Rating by ISS ESG
In ISS ESG’s ESG Corporate Rating, Sumitomo Forestry has been awarded “Prime” status.
Others
Other Evaluations and Awards*
| Awarder | Description | Awardee |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of the Environment |
Commended as an environmentally sustainable company at the seventh ESG Finance Awards Japan
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Sumitomo Forestry |
| Nippon Kenko Kaigi |
Recognized as a Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization for 2026 (Large Enterprise Category (White 500)), receiving the honor for the second consecutive year
 |
Sumitomo Forestry |
| Japan Wood Design Association |
Received the Japan Wood Design Award for the11th consecutive year
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Sumitomo Forestry
Sumitomo Forestry Home Tech Sumitomo Forestry Home Engineering Sumitomo Forestry Crest |
| Japan Institute of Design Promotion |
Received the Good Design Award 2025 for the log piling method for soft ground and carbon stock and was selected for inclusion in the Good Design Best 100
|
Sumitomo Forestry |
| Kids Design Association |
Won the 19th Kids Design Award for the own developed PRIME AIR central air conditioning system, which is composed of an air conditioner and a ventilation device equipped with a humidity control function to provide a room environment that is good for children’s health
|
Sumitomo Forestry |
| Oricon ME Inc. |
In the Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2025, Sumitomo Forestry Home Service was ranked Overall No. 1 for “Sold Detached Houses" and "Purchased Apartments" in the real estate brokerage category. Sumitomo Forestry Home Tech was ranked Overall No. 1 for "Full Renovation."
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Sumitomo Forestry Home Service Sumitomo Forestry Home Tech |
| work with Pride (General Incorporated Association) |
Received the highest gold rating for four consecutive years in the Pride Index 2025, which evaluates LGBTQ initiatives in the workplace.
|
Sumitomo Forestry |
| Nikko Investor Relations Co., Ltd. |
In the ranking of all Japanese listed companies’ websites, Sumitomo Forestry’s Investor Relations website (https://sfc.jp/information/ir/) was selected as the best website for the second consecutive year in both the overall category and the industry (construction) category.
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Sumitomo Forestry |
| Daiwa Investor Relations Co. Ltd. |
Sumitomo Forestry's Investor Relations website (https://sfc.jp/information/ir/) received a next-level award for outstanding performance at the Daiwa Internet IR Awards 2025, after receiving an excellence award for two consecutive years.
|
Sumitomo Forestry |
| BroadBand Security, Inc. |
Won a bronze award in the Gomez IR Site Ranking 2025, receiving the honor for three consecutive years
|
Sumitomo Forestry |
| Nikkei Inc. |
Received a semi-grand prize at the 5th NIKKEI Integrated Report Award
|
Sumitomo Forestry |
| Japan Vocational Ability Development Association | Received a gold medal at the 63rd National Skills Competition in the Carpentry Category, winning it for four consecutive years | Sumitomo Forestry Home Engineering |
| iF International Forum Design GmbH |
Received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, which is one of the world’s top three design awards
|
Sumitomo Forestry |
| Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
Received DX certification from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Sumitomo Forestry |
*Results for the period from March 12, 2025 to March 18, 2026
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