LIXIL Newly Named in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Third Consecutive Year on the DJSI Asia Pacific Index
TOKYO, September 20, 2019 /3BL Media/ - LIXIL Group Corporation (LIXIL Group; TSE code: 5938), maker of pioneering water and housing products, announced that it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the first time and the DJSI Asia Pacific Index for the third consecutive year for its sustainability performance.
The DJSI World Index is comprised only of companies that rank within the top 10% of their industries and LIXIL Group is one of 33 Japanese companies that have earned a place on the index. LIXIL Group’s inclusion in this highly-regarded index reflects the company’s progress in integrating sustainability in its overall business strategy, across its organization, and across its global operations.
Evaluated on its economic, environmental and social performance, LIXIL Group has improved its overall score this year compared to the previous years. This includes receiving higher marks in fields such as Supply Chain Management, Environmental Reporting, Operational Eco-Efficiency, Climate Strategy, Social Reporting, and Talent Attraction & Retention.
Kinya Seto, LIXIL Group President and CEO, commented, “Integrating environmental, social, and governance factors in our global business practices is critical to ensuring our long-term sustainability and delivering stakeholder value. It gives us a place and purpose in society. We are proud that LIXIL has been newly included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index this year, and are committed to improving on our performance year on year – to continuously improve who we are and contribute to the world around us.”
In addition, LIXIL also continues to be listed on the FTSE4Good Index Series, including the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, as well as the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index.
To learn more about LIXIL Group’s sustainability efforts, please visit our website.
About LIXIL
LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. With approximately 75,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries, we are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day
