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TDK Corporation announced it has achieved its highest-ever score of 4.8 out of 5 in the "FTSE Russell" ESG Rating (ftserussell.com), which evaluates companies' efforts to address potential environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks based on the business characteristics of the companies surveyed. As a result, TDK has been selected for nine consecutive years for the representative ESG investment indices, the “FTSE4Good Index Series” and the “FTSE Blossom Japan Index,” as well as for four consecutive years on the “FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.”
In this year’s assessment, TDK received top scores in all categories of the social field, as well as high marks in other areas. Specifically, TDK was highly rated for strengthening the disclosure of sustainability information, such as clarifying oversight structures for respecting human rights, enhancing transparency regarding responses to human rights risks, and publishing data related to employees.
These indices are widely used as benchmarks for sustainable investment by institutional investors, including Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). Currently, TDK is included in the following five ESG investment indices (domestic equities) adopted by GPIF, including the two indices mentioned above:
● FTSE Blossom Japan Index
● FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
● MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
● S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
● Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs)
TDK will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable future based on the company’s long-term vision,“TDK Transformation: Accelerating transformation for a sustainable future,” while aiming to solve social issues through TDK’s business based on its management philosophy.
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation (tdk.com) is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads, software and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about 10,5000 people worldwide.
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