Epson has received a AAA rating, the highest possible score in the MSCI ESG Ratings, for the third consecutive year, according to a company statement.
The MSCI ESG Ratings, developed by MSCI Inc., assess how companies manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities.
Firms are assigned ratings on a scale from AAA to CCC, with AAA representing the strongest performance.
In its statement, Epson said it had implemented a range of initiatives aimed at improving transparency in raw material procurement, as well as strengthening its approach to human rights and human capital.
The company indicated that these efforts contributed to maintaining its top rating for a third consecutive year.
Epson also noted its inclusion in several ESG-focused indices, including the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index and the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN), along with other ESG indices covering Japanese equities that have been adopted by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund.
The company reiterated its group purpose statement, which focuses on delivering “efficient, compact and precise innovation” to enrich lives and contribute to a better world.
Epson said it intends to continue evolving its sustainability management initiatives as part of its broader strategy to address societal challenges while supporting corporate growth.
MSCI ESG Ratings are widely used by investors as a benchmark for evaluating companies’ exposure to ESG risks and their capacity to manage them.
