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Acclaim the Company Has Received and Approval for Our Initiatives
The Group has been highly acclaimed by external sources for the wide range of initiatives it is promoting with regard to the issues of human rights, the earth, the environment, society and governance amid its practical implementation of sustainable management.
We have also endorsed the TCFD declaration in the execution of these initiatives, and the Group continues to improve its value as a sustainable company.
Acclaim the Company Has Received

Received the highest MSCI ESG rating of 'AAA' for the first time
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Selected as a Constituent of “FTSE4Good Index Series”
We have been chosen as a constituent of the "FTSE4Good Index Series," a prominent global ESG index, in addition to being newly selected for the "FTSE Blossom Japan Index," a comprehensive ESG index for domestic stocks, and the "MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)," a thematic index centered on women's empowerment. Additionally, for the second consecutive year, we have been chosen for the "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index."

Health Support Pharmacy Complying with Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare Requirements
The health support pharmacies serve functions that actively support citizens in taking initiatives of their own health maintenance and promotion (health support), in addition to the functions of a family pharmacist and pharmacy.

Awarded under Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 - Large Enterprise Category "White 500", certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. (including some group companies) has been recognized as one of the top-tier “White 500” enterprises in the “Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (Large Enterprise Category)” initiative jointly advanced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Council). This recognition highlights the company's health management initiatives, which strategically implement employee health management from a business perspective.

Awarded the highest 3-star rating in “Eruboshi” certification by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
・Matsumotokiyoshi Co.,Ltd.
・Matsumotokiyoshi Kou-Shin-Etsu Co.,Ltd.
・Matsumotokiyoshi Kyusyu Co.,Ltd.
・Matsumotokiyoshi Chu-Shikoku Co.,Ltd.
・cocokarafine Healthcare Inc.
・MCC Soleil Co.,Ltd.
・Aianju Co.,Ltd.
The “Eruboshi” certification system evaluates companies’ efforts in advancing women’s roles based on the Act on the Promotion of Women's Active Engagement in Professional Life.

Achieved Bronze Certification in the Japan Sports Agency’s Sports Yell Company Program
Aiming to foster a social climate that supports sports, the company, which actively promotes sports activities to enhance employee health and has been certified five times or more in the program, is awarded “Bronze” certification.

Ranked in Interbrand's “Best Japan Brands 2025”
“Matsumotokiyoshi” ranked 73rd in “Best Japan Brands 2025,” the first-ever global brand value ranking for Japanese companies by Interbrand, the world's largest branding consultancy. This marks its 10th consecutive year on the list since 2016, securing its position as the top-ranked drugstore brand.

Certified as “Sport in Life” by the Japan Sports Agency
Local governments, sports organizations, economic organizations, and companies are joining forces to promote public participation in sports.

Certified as “Monis” by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
MCC Soleil has been certified under the certification system for small and medium-sized businesses that excel in hiring individuals with disabilities.
Approval for Our Initiatives

TCFD

Clean Ocean Material Aliance

Sedex Member

Received a “B” rating for climate change in the CDP Corporate Questionnaire 2024