Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Secures Eighth Consecutive Year on Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (CCBJH) has achieved inclusion in Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index for the eighth consecutive year. The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices is a globally-recognized ESG investment index.

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices annually conducts the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This assessment evaluates companies in the areas of Economy, Environment, and Society to identify those demonstrating high sustainability performance. As a global benchmark for ESG investments, the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices plays a pivotal role in selecting key investment targets. The appraisals serve as the standard for selecting key investment destinations as a global index for ESG investment. This year, CCBJH was among 162 companies selected from approximately 600 major companies in the region, including 76 from Japan. CCBJH received high scores for its Water, Human Capital Management and Risk and Crisis Management.

Creating Shared Value (CSV) forms the foundation of the Company’s sustainability strategy. CCBJH aims to create economic value through business growth while delivering social value by addressing societal issues. CCBJH’s concrete actions to resolve social issues led to its selection for the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices Asia Pacific. CCBJH continues to make efforts to resolve social issues through its business activities, aiming to realize a sustainable society.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings’ sustainability initiatives. 
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index:
https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/Sustainability/dow-jones-best-in-class-asia-pacific-index/#overview

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