NOK Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Group Chief Executive Officer: Masao Tsuru; hereinafter referred to as "NOK") has once again been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a leading global ESG investment index, as well as the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, both of which are adopted by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).

As part of this year's assessment, NOK improved its FTSE ESG Rating, awarded by the international ESG rating provider FTSE Russell, from 4.3 to 4.4 out of a maximum of 5.0. The score is well above the average for the automotive components sector, underscoring the Company's strong ESG performance.

NOK has long been committed to advancing its ESG initiatives in pursuit of both sustainable societal development and long-term corporate growth. On the environmental front, the Company is working toward achieving carbon neutrality under the NOK Twin Green Plan 2030. Socially, it has strengthened human rights due diligence across its supply chain and increased investment in human capital. From a governance perspective, NOK has further enhanced its governance framework through the establishment of an Audit and Supervisory Committee and a Nomination and Remuneration Advisory Committee. NOK believes this latest recognition reflects not only these ongoing initiatives, but also its commitment to transparent and timely disclosure of information.

NOK Group is committed to “Essential Core Manufacturing — The manufacture of pivotal products that shape society,” and will continue to develop products that help reduce environmental impact while supporting the safety and comfort that form the foundation of a prosperous society. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to provide transparent disclosures to its stakeholders while further strengthening its sustainability management. Through its business activities, NOK remains committed to addressing social issues and working toward a more sustainable society while continuing to grow.

Reference materials:
・NOK ESG Data Book 2026
https://www.nokgrp.com/assets/images/sustainability/esg_databook_2026.pdf

・FTSE4Good Index Series
The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.
FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as Corporate Governance, Health & Safety, Anti-Corruption and Climate Change. Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.

・FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index
Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is designed as an industry neutral benchmark that reflects the performance of companies demonstrating specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in Japan. 
FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as Corporate Governance, Health & Safety, Anti-Corruption and Climate Change.  Businesses included in the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.

・FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
The index selects companies with higher ESG Ratings within the top 50% of each sector and supports climate transition to a low carbon economy by evaluating companies’ climate governance and climate change efforts via the Transition Pathway Initiative’s Management Quality Score.

・FTSE Russell
https://www.lseg.com/ja/ftse-russell

・FTSE4Good Index Series
https://www.lseg.com/ja/ftse-russell/indices/ftse4good