Awards and recognitions
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
We are a member of the DJSI Asia Pacific Index for the 10th consecutive year.
S&P / JPX Carbon Efficient Index
We have been selected as a member of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index since its launch in 2018.
FTSE Blossom Japan Indices
We have been selected as a member of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index every year since its launch in 2017 by GPIF. We have also been selected as a member of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index since its launch in April 2022.
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
We were selected as a member of the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (one of the gender diversity indices of GPIF) in 2023 for the second consecutive year.
CDP
We continued achieving a place on CDPs “A List” for climate change and water security.
We were also recognized as a global leader for engaging our supply chain in addressing climate change for the fifth consecutive year.
Science Based Targets
Our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The target for emissions reduction from our own operations is in line with a 1.5ºC global warming scenario. In June 2024, we submitted a commitment letter towards achieving Net-Zero emissions.
- June 2024
Top Employer
JTI was certified as a Global Top Employer for the 10th consecutive year.
EY’s Global Equality Standard (GES) certificate
In 2021, JTI became one of the first multinational companies to receive EY’s new Global Equality Standard. This is one of the only global certificates that assesses companies on equal opportunities and equal pay in the workplace.
Swiss LGBTI Label
In 2020, JTI was awarded the “Swiss LGBTI Label,” a certification for companies and organizations with an open and inclusive structure.
PRIDE Index
In the PRIDE Index, which recognizes the most LGBTQ+-friendly companies, our Japanese operations (JT) achieved Gold status, the highest ranking, in 2023 for the eighth consecutive year.
- November 2023
White 500
Including in 2024, JT has been recognized as a Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (“White 500”) for its excellent health-conscious management by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi since the launch of this recognition in 2017.
- March 2024
Sports Yell Company
JT was recognized by the Japan Sports Agency as a “Sports Yell Company 2024” for its active efforts to promote sports and improve the health of its employees for the second consecutive year.
- January 2024
Platinum Kurumin Certification
JT has long been certified as a childcare-supporting company by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
- March 2024
Japan HR Challenge Awards
In 2024, JT received Innovation Award at Japan HR Challenge Awards, which recognizes companies actively implementing new outstanding initiatives in the field of HR. This award was given in recognition of JT’s excellent efforts in fostering an inclusive culture that respects diversity and supports employees from various backgrounds.
- June 2024
