External Evaluation・Initiative

The TOMY Group has been included in various stock indexes in recognition of its efforts in the areas of the environment, society and governance. The Group will continue contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
(selected in 2024)

This is a stock index provided by MSCI Inc. in the United States and is one of the ESG indices selected by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund(GPIF) for its investment operations. The Company was selected in 2024 as one of the firms with relatively high ESG ratings.

MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index
(selected continuously since 2019)

This is a stock index provided by MSCI Inc. in the United States, consisting of Japan’s top 700 companies by market capitalization that excel in gender diversity. It is one of the ESG indices selected by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). The Company has been selected continuously since 2019.

Note: The inclusion of TOMY Company, Ltd., in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of TOMY Company, Ltd., by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
(selected continuously since 2022)

This is a stock index provided by FTSE Russell in the United Kingdom. It reflects the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate relatively strong ESG performances in each sector. It is one of the ESG indices selected by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).

Note: FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that TOMY Company has become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index as a result of an independent investigation. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is widely used to create and assess sustainable investment funds and other products.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
(selected continuously since 2020)

This is a stock index jointly calculated and published by S&P Dow Jones Indices in the United States and the Japan Exchange Group in Japan. The index targets companies included in the TOPIX, weighting them based on their level of environmental information disclosure and carbon efficiency.

Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
(selected in 2023)

This is a newly designed index provided by Morningstar Inc. in the United States. It focuses on companies that have well-established gender diversity policies integrated into their corporate culture and companies that promise equal opportunities for employees regardless of gender. TOMY was selected for inclusion in Group 1, the highest-rated category.

Morningstar, Inc., and/or one of its affiliated companies (individually and collectively, “Morningstar”) has authorized TOMY Company, Ltd., to use of the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Logo (“Logo”) to reflect the fact that, for the designated ranking year, TOMY Company, Ltd., ranks within the top group of companies comprising the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index℠ (“Index”) on the issue of gender diversity in the workplace. Morningstar is making the Logo available for use by TOMY Company, Ltd., solely for informational purposes. TOMY Company, Ltd.’s use of the Logo should not be construed as an endorsement by Morningstar of TOMY Company, Ltd., or as a recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase, sell or underwrite any security associated with TOMY Company, Ltd. The Index is designed to reflect gender diversity in the workplace in Japan, but Morningstar does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Index or any data included in it. Morningstar makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Index or the Logo, and expressly disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Index, any data included in it or the Logo. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morningstar or any of its third-party content providers have any liability for any damages (whether direct or indirect), arising from any party’s use or reliance on the Index or the Logo, even if Morningstar is notified of the possibility of such damages. The Morningstar name, Index name and the Logo are the trademarks or services marks of Morningstar, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

We will continue striving to promote ESG activities throughout the Group.

CDP

CDP is a non-governmental organization (NGO) managed by a British charity that maintains a global environmental database. TOMY Company, Ltd., discloses information on climate change and water security in accordance with CDP’s requests. TOMY Company, Ltd., received a score of “B” in the Climate Change Report 2023 and a “B–” in the Water Security Report 2023.

Kurumin Certification
(fifth acquisition for TOMY since 2007)

Companies that have established a general employer action plan, have reached goals defined in the plan and that meet certain criteria can apply to receive certification(Kurumin certification) from Japan’s Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare as companies that support child raising based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children.

3-Star Eruboshi Certification
(acquired for first time in 2023)

The Company received the highest 3-Star Eruboshi Certification from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as a leading company in promoting the advancement of women.

The United Nations Global Compact

In May 2021, the TOMY Group indicated its support for the United Nations Global Compact, the international framework for the global community to achieve sustainable growth. The Group will promote initiatives to achieve the 10 principles of the Global Compact that cover the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption throughout the supply chain.

The 10 Principles
of the United Nations Global Compact

Human Rights	Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour	Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment	Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti- Corruption	Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

Sustainability

ESG Index Selection