ESG Indices
CDP Climate Change Report
The company was rated leadership level "A-", in research analyzing climate change data through CDP*1, an international non-governmental organization (2022). The leadership level is defined as a level that "Demonstrates best practices in managing environmental issues" or "Understands environmental issues in line with their business and can explain their awareness and the actions they have taken." IINO also received an "A-" rating, which is in the top 22% in the shipping industry, in the Supplier Engagement Rating (SER)*2, which is evaluated in addition to the regular climate change score (2022). IINO will continue to strive to enhance our corporate value through environmental initiatives.
*1 CDP, a global non-governmental organization and leader in environmental initiatives, scores companies based on research about strategy, measures and comprehensiveness of disclosure related to climate change.
*2 It evaluates how effectively companies are working with their suppliers on climate change issues, based on responses in the four categories of "Governance, Goals, Scope 3 Emissions Calculation, and Value Chain Engagement with Suppliers" from the Climate Change Questionnaire, as well as the overall CDP Climate Change Questionnaire score.
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, developed by the global index provider FTSE Russell, reflects the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in individual industries or sectors. The index is designed to be sector-neutral. In order to encourage the transition to a low-carbon economy, those companies with particularly high greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are included in this index, only if their improvement initiatives have been evaluated using the TPI Management Quality Score. The index is used by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), which is the world's largest public pension fund, as a benchmark for passive ESG investment management.
Related Link: https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/blossom-japan
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
The FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series, created by FTSE Russell, is designed to measure the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and is designed to be industry neutral.The index is constructed so that industry weights align with the FTSE Japan All Cap Index and uses the globally established FTSE4Good Index Inclusion Rules which are drawn from existing international standards including the UN Sustainable Development Goals."FTSE Blossom Japan Index" and "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index" are components of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series.
Related Link: https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/blossom-japan
MSCI NIHONKABU ESG SELECT LEADERS INDEX
Adopted by GPIF, this ESG investment index is provided by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) in the United States. Among the constituent stocks of the parent index (MSCI Nihonkabu Investable Market Index), companies with relatively high ESG ratings within each industry are selected.
* THE INCLUSION OF IINO KAIUN KAISHA, LTD. 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 IINO Kaiun Kaisha, 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.
Related Link: https://www.msci.com/documents/10199/f1498635-6bf7-efa0-8905-93c66eb75e06
EcoVadis
The Company have received a "Bronze (*)" rating from EcoVadis, an international rating organization based in France. EcoVadis assesses the sustainability of more than 130,000 companies in 180 countries around the world in four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The "Bronze" rating is awarded to the top 35% of all companies assessed, and the Group has achieved a score equivalent to the top 17% of all companies.
Related Link: https://ecovadis.com/
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index uses TOPIX, a representative stock price index that shows trends in the Japanese market, as the scope of the ESG index adopted by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), and determines the weighting of constituent stocks by focusing on the status of environmental information disclosure and the level of carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of sales).
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
This ESG index, adopted by the GPIF and built using Equileap's data and scoring methodology, is designed to highlight companies in the Japanese market that have strong gender diversity policies embedded in their corporate culture and that provide equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender.
Related Link: https://indexes.morningstar.com/gender-diversity-indexes
Other Evaluations, Awards and Inclusion in Indices
The JPX-Nikkei Index 400
The JPX-Nikkei Index 400 is composed of companies with high appeal for investors, which meet requirements of global investment standards, such as efficient use of capital and investor-focused management perspectives. The index is jointly calculated and published by JPX Market Innovation & Research and Nikkei.
JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index
The JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index is comprised of companies with middle and small market capitalization that are selected based on the same concept as the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 and appealing to shareholders and aim at sustainably increasing corporate value. The index is jointly calculated and published by JPX Market Innovation & Research and Nikkei.
Kurumin Certification
Companies that have formulated a general employer action plan based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, achieved the goals set in the plan, and met certain standards can be certified by the Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare as a "Child Rearing Support Company." Obtained in fiscal years 2022 and 2024.
Eruboshi Certification
Companies that have formulated and submitted a general employer action plan based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, and whose efforts to promote women's participation are outstanding, can receive certification from the Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare. The implementation status of these efforts is evaluated based on five criteria (1. Recruitment, 2. Continuation of Employment, 3. Workstyle such as working hours, 4. Ratio of Managers, 5. Diverse Career Paths), and depending on the number of criteria met, three ranks are set from the first stage to the third stage. Our company was certified as the highest rank of "Eruboshi Certification," which is the third stage, in February 2025.
SABIC Suppliers Recognition Program 2022
The Company received "SABIC Suppliers Recognition Program 2022" Award from SABIC*, a global diversified chemicals company. SABIC selected and awarded 50 companies from among its approximately 45,000 business associates that have made significant contributions to SABIC and have achieved outstanding performance over the 2020-2021 period. Only two chemical tanker companies were selected for the award, and IINO was one of them.
* SABIC, headquartered in Riyadh, manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals. It has more than 31,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries with innovation hubs in five key geographies - USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia
External Evaluation of Sustainable Initiatives in the Real Estate Business
DBJ Green Building Certification
IINO Building: 5 Stars
Shiodome Shiba-Rikyu Building: 4 Stars
Comfortable and safe buildings with environmental features, in addition to consideration of social requirements such as fire prevention and crime prevention
LEED Platinum Certification
IINO Building (27th floor)
In November 2011, became the first office in Japan to receive the platinum certification under the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors, which is a U.S.-based environmental response evaluation system.
Outstanding Specified Global Warming Countermeasure Office (Top-level Facility)
IINO Building
Working toward installation of energy-efficient equipment and efficient management and operation, while promoting reduction in CO2 emissions volume
Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) Five Stars
IINO Building: Five Stars
Highly energy efficient features, including a double skin for exterior paneling and installation of high efficiency heating machinery, air conditioning systems, and LED lighting
Certification from the Association for Business Innovation in harmony with Nature and Community (ABINC) First Special Award
IINO Building
Office building that undertakes measures to preserve biodiversity, including protection of local animal populations and raising Japanese honey bees
EDO-MIDORI Tokyo Green Certification (Excellent Greenery Site)
IINO Building
Greenery facilities considerate of local vegetation and organisms, working for environmental recovery appropriate for Tokyo wildlife
Minato City ACity for Excellence in Waste Reduction
NS Toranomon Building
Commendation for businesses in Minato City that have made outstanding achievements, such as achieving a high recycling rate through exemplary environmentally friendly initiatives.
Shinbashi Tamuracho Area Urban Redevelopment Association / Commendation for Distinguished Service
Hibiya Fort Tower
project name: Shinbashi Tamuracho Area Urban Redevelopment Project
- Urban Renewal Association of Japan Distinguished Service Award: Awarded to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in the realization of projects such as urban redevelopment and housing development in urban areas.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Commendation for Distinguished Community Development Workers: Individuals or groups that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of attractive community development in Tokyo
Minato City Green City Development ACity
Hibiya Fort Tower
Greening facilities of citizens or business operators that have engaged in consideration for the environment, implemented exceptional greening plans, and maintained green areas.