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Marui Group's Sustainable Commitment Recognized for a Decade

Marui Group, based in Nakano, Tokyo, has celebrated a significant milestone by being selected in the FTSE4Good Index Series for ten consecutive years. This index is widely recognized as a benchmark for sustainable investment (SI), reflecting the company's dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

Understanding the FTSE4Good Index Series

The FTSE4Good Index Series was developed by FTSE Russell, a group under the London Stock Exchange, which evaluates companies based on ESG standards including environmental responsibility, social contributions, and governance structures. These indices serve as crucial tools for investors looking to align their portfolios with ethical and sustainable practices. Marui Group's continual presence in this index underscores its consistent efforts in these domains.

Moreover, the company has also been included in six other ESG indices designated by GPIF (Government Pension Investment Fund) of Japan, such as the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index and the MSCI Japan Women's Empowerment Index. These recognitions highlight Marui Group's broad commitment to upholding ESG standards across various sectors.

Marui Group's Key Initiatives

Marui Group emphasizes a dual approach of achieving impact alongside profitability, focusing on creating value for all stakeholders, including future generations. The organization is actively engaged in addressing societal challenges, with initiatives aimed at enhancing human capital management, promoting diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), achieving carbon neutrality, strengthening governance, and ensuring transparency in information disclosure. Their mission is to foster an inclusive society that prioritizes happiness for everyone.

Enhancing Human Capital and DE&I

The company strives to build an organization that allows employees to experience a sense of flow in their work. To achieve this, they are focusing on innovation in work practices and organization, while also driving digital transformation (DX) initiatives. As part of their commitment to gender diversity, Marui Group has introduced a unique Women’s Flourishing Index to promote women's advancement within the organization, creating an environment where diverse talents can thrive.

Commitment to Carbon Neutrality

In March 2018, Marui Group became the first in Japan’s retail sector to have its greenhouse gas reduction targets certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBT). They achieved Net Zero SBT certification in August 2023, followed by joining the RE100 initiative in July 2018, which aims to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Their strategy includes investing in new renewable energy facilities, securing long-term contracts for clean energy sources, and issuing green bonds to support the transition to a decarbonized society.

Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement

Marui Group is committed to enhancing the quality of dialogue with stakeholders through appropriate information disclosure. They publish an ESG Data Book and an IMPACT BOOK each year, detailing their ESG efforts and progress towards achieving measurable impacts.

For the ESG Data Book, visit: ESG Data Book (Japanese)
And for upcoming details on the IMPACT BOOK, check: IMPACT BOOK (available after July 2026).

About Marui Group

Company Name: Marui Group Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 4-3-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8701
Phone Number: 03-3384-0101
Website: Marui Group
CEO: Hiroshi Aoi
Related Companies: Epos Card Co., Ltd., Marui Co., Ltd., M&C System Co., Ltd., and others.