The FINANCIAL — Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (hereafter, Daiichi Sankyo) on September 16 announced that for the sixth consecutive year it has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), the Asia Pacific version of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), which is one of the world leading indices for Socially Responsible Investment (SRI).
DJSI are the global indices from S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC of the USA and RobecoSAM AG of Switzerland which assess and select leading, sustainability-driven companies worldwide in terms of economic, environmental and social performance. These are an important investment standard for investors who have an interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR). The DJSI Asia Pacific has selected the top 145 regional sustainability leaders, 6 countries and 46 industries, including 62 Japanese companies out of 600 leading companies, from developed markets in Asia Pacific, according to Daiichi Sankyo.
In addition to the DJSI Asia Pacific, Daiichi Sankyo has also been included in the FTSE4Good Index, which is also a global SRI index, for the seventh consecutive year.
As a company trusted by stakeholders who have a vested interest in its sustained growth and success, Daiichi Sankyo will continue to make every effort to fulfill our social responsibility, to improve the corporate value sustainably and to put into practice its mission, which is, “To contribute to the enrichment of quality of life around the world through the creation of innovative pharmaceuticals, and through the provision of pharmaceuticals addressing diverse medical needs.”
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