Bridgestone Retained in Multiple Global ESG Indexes for Sustainability Efforts
Bridgestone has been selected to continue as a constituent of several globally recognized ESG indexes, reflecting its steady commitment to a sustainable society.
- 16 consecutive years
- 8 consecutive years
- 3 consecutive years
What Happened
Bridgestone Corporation announced its continued selection as a constituent of multiple ESG indexes, including the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index, FTSE4Good Index Series, and MSCI Selection Indexes. The company's inclusion reflects its long-term efforts toward realizing a sustainable society and its corporate mission of 'Serving Society with Superior Quality.'
- Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index: four consecutive years since 2022 (Asia Pacific index: 16 consecutive years since 2010)
- FTSE4Good Index Series: eight consecutive years since 2018 (also FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index since 2018, FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index since 2021)
- MSCI Selection Indexes: three consecutive years since 2023 (also MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index since 2021, MSCI Japan Equity ESG Select Leaders Index since 2024; AAA rating for three consecutive
Bridgestone's selection was supported by initiatives under its Sustainability Business Model, including promoting carbon neutrality and a circular economy, advancing nature-positive actions, and strengthening human rights due diligence. The company also received high ratings from CDP in 2025, including an 'A-' in Climate Change and Water Security for six consecutive years.
Why this matters
Inclusion in indexes like the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index signals to investors and consumers that Bridgestone meets rigorous environmental, social, and governance standards.
Terms in This Story
- ESG
- Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria used to evaluate a company's ethical impact and sustainability practices.
- Carbon neutrality
- Achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by balancing emissions with removal or offsetting.
- Circular economy
- An economic model that minimizes waste and makes the most of resources by reusing, repairing, and recycling materials.
- Nature positive
- A goal to halt and reverse nature loss by restoring biodiversity and ecosystems.
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