Tokyo, December 24, 2024—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has been selected as a component of the DJSI World Index and DJSI Asia Pacific Index for the tenth and sixteenth consecutive years, respectively. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)*1 are the world’s first and leading global sustainability benchmarks.
This year the top 10 percent of companies were selected from among 2,500 of the world’s largest companies for the DJSI World Index. Of the 600 largest companies in Asia Pacific, the top 20 percent of companies were selected for the DJSI Asia Pacific Index.
Nomura has also been a component of the FTSE4Good Index for 18 consecutive years since 2006, as well as being selected as a component of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The indices, established by FTSE, are wholly owned by the London Stock Exchange Group.
In addition, Nomura has been selected for inclusion in the MSCI World ESG Leaders Index, MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index, MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index, Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index and the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index.
These indices are designed to measure companies’ performance against globally recognized sustainability standards, and to facilitate investment in those companies.
Nomura actively engages in sustainability related activities in line with its Purpose of “We aspire to create a better world by harnessing the power of financial markets”. Nomura will continue to strengthen its efforts and enhance disclosures to further contribute to the realization of a more sustainable future and help resolve issues affecting society.
Please refer to the following for more information on Nomura’s Sustainability initiatives:
Nomura Report 2024 (Integrated Report)*2
Nomura Sustainability Report 2024*3
*1 From February 10, 2025, the DJSI index series will be renamed as Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices.
*2 Nomura Report 2024 outlines Nomura Group’s strategy and specific measures for creating economic and social value. It also explains Nomura’s initiatives and perspectives on governance, compliance and risk management, which are important foundations for value creation.
*3 Nomura Sustainability Report outlines Nomura’s sustainability strategy and direction, with a particular focus on policies, frameworks, and measures to realize a sustainable society and achieve sustainable growth. The report also introduces some of our latest sustainability initiatives.
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Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.