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External Evaluation

The Group has been highly recognized by institutions in Japan and around the world, and Sompo Holdings is included in several socially responsible investment (SRI) indices and funds. The following is a list of some of the recent awards and recognition received by the group.

Recognition

Recognized with prestigious A score for Climate Action by CDP (Sompo Holdings)

Recognized with prestigious A score for Climate Action by CDP

Sompo Holdings was selected as “The Climate A List” for the fifth consecutive year and ninth time in total by global environment non-profit CDP. CDP is a collaborative initiative by the world’s leading institutional investors to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt climate change strategies and disclose their GHG emissions.

(December 2025)

Received the Encouragement Award at the "E-taiken Award" (Corporate Awards for Promoting Youth Experiential Activities) (Sompo Japan)

Sompo Japan's "Bosai JAPAN-DA Project" received the Encouragement Award at the "E-taiken Award" (Corporate Awards for Promoting Youth Experiential Activities), sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
The "E-taiken Award" recognizes companies that have made significant contributions to promoting youth experience-based activities as part of their social contribution efforts. The Bosai JAPAN-DA Project is an interactive disaster preparedness workshop for children and their guardians. The project was recognized for its ongoing activities in collaboration with local governments and companies nationwide.

(January 2026)

Received the Minister of the Environment's Award in the Corporate Category at the 13th Good Life Award (Sompo Environment Foundation)

The SOMPO Environment Foundation's "CSO Learning Program" received the Minister of the Environment's Award in the Corporate Category at the 13th Good Life Award, which was hosted by the Ministry of the Environment.
The Good Life Award recognizes initiatives that promote "a good life for the environment and society." The CSO Learning Program provides students dedicated to addressing environmental issues with internship opportunities at NPOs and NGOs, aiming to develop the next generation of environmental leaders. Since its launch in 2000, it has been recognized for its contribution to fostering talent active in diverse fields of society.

(December 2025)

Received the Highest “S” Rating in the Registered and Certified Institution Evaluations for the Tokyo Cap and Trade Program (Sompo Risk Management)

Sompo Risk Management has been awarded the highest “S” rating for 13 consecutive years in the Registered Verification Agency in the Tokyo Cap-and-Trade Program. Of the 23 registered and certified institutions currently registered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, only five have received an “S” rating. Sompo Risk Management is the only registered and certified institution to have received an “S” rating for 13 consecutive years since the rating system was launched in 2013.

(October 2025)

Regarding the certification of “Information Technology Federation of Japan (IT-renmei) Cyber Index Enterprise Survey 2025”

Regarding the certification of Information Technology Federation of Japan (IT-renmei) Cyber Index Enterprise Survey 2025

In January 2026, Sompo Holdings was awarded a one-star rating as an outstanding company in the Information Technology Federation of Japan (IT-renmei)'s survey on corporate cybersecurity initiatives and information disclosure.
This is the third consecutive year that we have received this award.

Sompo Holdings, Inc. was highly commended for its proactive disclosure of information on cyber security in annual securities reports and other documents, active dissemination of information at external seminars, implementation of comprehensive and cross-sectional cyber security measures across the SOMPO Group, and establishment of specialized security bases overseas.

(January 2026)

Inclusion in ESG Related Indices

The Sompo Holdings is included in the following ESG Related Indices (as of August, 2026).

FTSE4Good Index Series* (Sompo Holdings)

FTSE4Good Index Series

The FTSE4Good Index Series, created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index* (Sompo Holdings)

FTSE Blossom Japan Index

The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index, created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index*(Sompo Holdings)

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

  • FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Sompo Holdings has been independently assessed according to the criteria of the FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Blossom Japan Index, and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of these indices. These indices, created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, are designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. They are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index (Sompo Holdings)

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index is an index jointly developed by the U.S. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and the Japan Exchange Group that weights constituent stocks by focusing on the status of disclosure of environmental information and the level of carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit sales) within TOPIX, a representative stock index reflecting the trend of the Japanese market.

iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index (Sompo Holdings)

iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index

This ESG index, which focuses on human capital, was jointly developed by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and STOXX, an index provider under Deutsche Börse. It comprises 150 Japanese companies that are actively engaged in career development for their employees.

MSCI Selection Indexes* (Sompo Holdings)

MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes

MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes comprise companies from various industries that have earned high evaluations in relation to the environment, society, and governance.

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index* (Sompo Holdings)

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index is designed to select companies with high evaluation in ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) aspects from among the MSCI Japan IMI Top 500 Index.

MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index*(Sompo Holdings)

MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index

MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index, which is based on the MSCI Japan IMI Index, is a selection of companies in each industry that have high ESG ratings.

  • The inclusion of Sompo Holdings 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 Sompo Holdings 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.
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