In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the Asia Pacific region for the fourth consecutive year.
External Evaluations and Participation in Initiatives
External Evaluations
Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific)
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings has been selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell in March 2022, the index is designed to be a sector neutral benchmark, relatively reflecting the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate superior Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in each sector.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. is a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, and is classified as the decile category 1 (lowest carbon emissions per unit of sales revenue) in the evaluation of carbon efficiency (carbon emission per unit of sales revenue), which is one of the factors to determine the stock composition ratios. *As of 2022
EcoVadis Sustainability Survey
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. received a "Silver" rating in the sustainability survey conducted by EcoVadis, which is an international evaluation agency on supply chain. EcoValdis conducts evaluations of corporate efforts in a comprehensive manner, covering 4 areas consisting of; "environment", "labor practice and human rights", "ethics", and "sustainable material procurement".
Nikkei SDGs Management Survey
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. received an overall rating of 3.5 stars, the same as last year, in the 3rd Nikkei SDGs Management Survey, which is a management survey aimed at assessing the surveyed companies based on their efforts to address social, economic and environmental issues through their businesses and how effectively these efforts have contributed to enhancing their corporate value.
CDP
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. received a score of A- (Leadership Level) for the first time on its 2021 water security disclosure to CDP, a global not-for-profit charity that runs the environmental information disclosure system for companies and local governments. In addition, CCBJH also achieved a place on the Climate Change B (Management Level) List.
Green Purchasing Award
With two of its products - "I LOHAS Natural Mineral Water 100% Recycled PET Bottle" and "I LOHAS Natural Mineral Water Label-Less", Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd. received the 21st Green Purchasing Award Grand Prize in the plastic resource recycling special category in 2020. Run by environmental nonprofit Green Purchasing Network, the awards program recognizes sustainable procurement activities that have contributed to green market expansion or are playing a role in attainment of SDGs.
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding
Organization (White 500)
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. was certified as a "2022 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (White 500)", a program that gives public recognition to large enterprises who implement excellent initiatives for health and productivity management.
New Diversity Management Selection 100
In 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has been selected for inclusion in "New Diversity Management Selection 100", a program sponsored by the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) with an aim to expand the number of enterprises that promote diversity by recognizing examples of outstanding achievements and advanced approaches toward diversity management.
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. earned a 4.5-star rating in the Fifth Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey, which selects leading companies that tackle a productivity revolution of their organization through work-style reforms.
Nadeshiko Brand
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. was selected as a "Semi-Nadeshiko Brand" for the third consecutive year under the "Nadeshiko Brand" program, as a listed company demonstrating excellence in the empowerment of women.
L-boshi
In 2019, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. obtained "L-boshi Certification (2 stars)" as an excellent company based on the "Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace".
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Women's Participation Awards
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has been awarded the top commendation "Grand Prize" in the industrial category of "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Women's Participation Promotion Awards".
Kurumin
In 2011, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. received "Kurumin Certification" from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a company who provides child-rearing support under the Act for Measures to Support the Development of the Next Generation.
work with Pride
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has received the "Gold" rating in "PRIDE Index," established by a voluntary organization "work with Pride,"" to evaluate companies’ initiatives related to sexual minorities such as LGBTQ.
Tokyo Sports Promotion Company
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. was certified as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company that implements excellent initiatives to promote sports for their employees and provides support in the area of sports.
Sports Yell Company
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. was certified as a "Sports Yell Company" for having actively taken initiatives to improve its employees' health through sports.
Cancer Ally Award
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has been selected as the recipient of the Silver Award in "Cancer Ally Award 2021" hosted by Cancer Ally Project.
SSON Impact Awards Asia
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services has won Gold Awards in the "Best Vendor Collaboration" and "Best Shared Services Team" categories at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2021 hosted by the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network.
*Awarded to CCBJH and some of its group companies.
*Also received the Director's Award for Excellence in Disability Hiring in 2019 from the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification.
Participation in Initiatives
The United Nations Global Compact
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. endorsed the UN Global Compact's 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment, and anti-corruption.
The CEO Water Mandate
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has signed the CEO Water Mandate, a global platform that addresses challenges related to water sustainability and water resource issues.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. endorses the recommendations by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
TCFD Consortium
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has joined the TCFD Consortium, a forum for discussion among the supporting firms and financial institutions.
Japan Climate Initiative
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has joined the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) in support of JCI's declaration that "Japan will be on the global frontline of decarbonization."
GX League Basic Concept
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has endorsed the Green Transformation (GX) League Basic Concept announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Leading Tenant Action Plan
In 2022, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has endorsed the Leading Tenant Action Plan, a list ofdecarbonization initiatives by tenant companies compiled by the Ministry of the Environment.
Business for Marriage Equality (BME)
In 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc. announces its endorsement of "Business for Marriage Equality (BME)", a campaign calling for companies who support marriage equality.
Business Support for LGBT Equality in Japan
In 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan endorsed the "Business Support for LGBT Equality in Japan" and the associated movement to establish the "LGBT Equality Act" in Japan, which still remains to be a country that does not have any national legislation to protect the LGBT people.