External evaluation

Awarded Three Stars in “the 7th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey”

In November 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation was awarded three stars in “the 7th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey”, which selects leading companies that are taking on the challenge of revolutionizing productivity through work style reform.

This survey, conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2017, targets listed companies and leading non-listed companies nationwide, and defines “Smart Work Management” as efforts to maximize organizational performance through three elements: the realization of diverse and flexible work styles, a system for new business creation, and the ability for market development. Companies are rated out of five stars.

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Awarded Three Stars in “the 5th Nikkei SDGs Management Survey”

In November 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation was awarded three stars in the 5th Nikkei SDGs Management Survey. This survey has been conducted by Nikkei Inc. since 2019, targeting publicly listed companies and leading non-listed companies nationwide. The companies are rated out of five stars based on their efforts to solve social, economic, and environmental issues through their business operations and to improve their corporate value.

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Selection as Constituent of JPX-Nikkei Index 400

MIRAIT One Corporation selected as a constituent of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 for fiscal 2023 (August 31, 2023 to August 29, 2024).It has been selected this index since August 2021.

The JPX-Nikkei Index 400 is composed of companies with high appeal for investors, which meet requirements of global investment standards, such as efficient use of capital and investor-focused management perspectives. The index is jointly calculated and published by JPX Market Innovation & Research and Nikkei.

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Selected as a Constituent of “FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index”

In June 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation selected as a Constituent of “FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index”.

The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, constructed by global index provider FTSE Russell, is designed to reflect the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) practices in individual sectors, and to be sector-neutral.

Also, to promote the transition to a low carbon economy, companies with particularly high greenhouse gas emissions are included in the Index only if their improvement efforts are evaluated using the TPI Management Quality Score.

The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as a benchmark for passive ESG investment management.

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About FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index :
https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/blossom-japan

Renewal of certification as a “DX certified business operator” stipulated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

On June 1, 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation received renewal certification as a “DX certified business operator” based on the DX certification system established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the certification will continue from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2025

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“Osaka City Leading Company in Women's Participation” certified.

On 1 May 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation was awarded the “Osaka City Leading Company in Women's Participation” certification.

“Osaka City Leading Company in Women's Participation” certification is a system under which the City of Osaka certifies companies that actively promote the creation of organizations where motivated women can continue to play an active role, support for work-life balance and family participation by men, in accordance with certain criteria.

In addition to its institutional arrangements, MIRAIT ONE was recognized as a company with a proven track record. As a result, in addition to the highest “Three Star Certification”, the company was also certified as an “Company Promoting Ikumen” as a company that supports men's participation in childcare.

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Received “Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon” for support to Japan for UNHCR, an authorized NPO

In March 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation received a Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon for its support activities for Japan for UNHCR, an authorized NPO. This is because in March 2022, the achievements of donation activities for humanitarian assistance to those affected by the disaster in Ukraine and surrounding areas were recognized through the NPO. The Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon is one of the Japanese government's reward systems, and is awarded to individuals, corporations, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions for the public good.

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Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets Acquire SBT Certification

In February 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation created 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and received certification as SBTs (Science Based Targets)*1 by the international initiative SBTi.

MIRAIT ONE's 2030 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets

Scope 1*2 + Scope 2*3 greenhouse gas emissions 42% reduction compared to FY 2020
Scope 3*4 greenhouse gas emissions 25% reduction compared to FY 2020
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*1 Greenhouse gas reduction targets set by companies with a target year of 5 to 15 years in the future consistent with the level required under the Paris Agreement (limiting global warming to well-below 2℃ above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5℃).
(From the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Green Value Chain Platform)
*2 Direct emissions of greenhouse gases by a business operator itself (fuel combustion, industrial processes)
*3 Indirect emissions associated with the use of electricity, heat and steam supplied by other companies
*4 Indirect emissions other than Scope 1 and Scope 2 (emissions by other parties related to the activities of the business operator)
(From the Ministry of the Environment’s For Starting Calculation of Supply-chain Emissions)

Recognized as a 2023 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization

In March 2023, MIRAIT ONE Corporation and its group company, Shikokutsuken Co., Ltd. was recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a 2023 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category) as a company practicing excellent health and productivity management.

The Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program is a program for honoring corporations such as large enterprises and SMEs that practice particularly outstanding health & productivity management based on initiatives to promote health being conducted by Nippon Kenko Kaigi in partnership with insurers (health insurance associations).
The objective is to increase the visibility of outstanding corporations practicing health & productivity management to establish an environment enabling them to be socially recognized by employees, job seekers, affiliates and financial institutions as “corporations that consider employees' health and productivity management from a business-management perspective and strategically implement initiatives that lead to maintenance and promotion of health.” It is divided into two categories, a “SME Category” for small and medium enterprises and medical corporations and a “Large Enterprise Category” for large enterprises and medical corporations, and “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations” are recognized in each category.

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Selected as “Noteworthy DX Company” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo Stock Exchange and Information technology Promotion Agency

In June 2022, MIRAIT Holdings Corporation was selected as a “Noteworthy DX Company for 2022” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Information-technology Promotion Agency.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, together with the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Information-technology Promotion Agency jointly select companies from among companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for showing accomplishments by creating internal systems for promoting digital transformation (DX) leading to the enhancement of corporate vale and using excellent digital technologies as “DX Stocks.” Furthermore, from among companies not selected as DX Stocks, companies implementing notable initiatives are selected as Noteworthy DX Companies.

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Selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as one of the “Top 100 Telework Pioneers” for FY 2021

In November 2021, MIRAIT Corporation was selected as one of the “Top 100 Telework Pioneers” for FY 2021. The contest is designed to promote the use of teleworking by selecting and announcing the names of companies and organizations that have introduced and utilized telework and are recognized as having a satisfactory track record of using teleworking.

We have launched telecommuting trials since FY 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, we have worked to further improve both safety and productivity by holding various meetings and events online, digitizing stamping operations, using webcams to remotely monitor construction sites and provide remote work instructions.

We will continue to promote teleworking as one of the diverse and flexible ways to work and promote work style reforms.

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TTK Co.,Ltd.
Received a “Kurumin” Certification by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

In June 2023, TTK Co.,Ltd., which is a Group company of MIRAIT ONE Corporation, received “Kurumin” Certification by the Miyagi Labor Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

The “Kurumin” Certification is a system under which companies that have formulated action plans based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children and that meet certain standards and achieve the goals set forth in the plans can receive certification from the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare as a “child-rearing support company”.

MIRAIT ONE SYSTEMS Corporation
Selected in Top Hundred Telework Pioneers by The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

MIRAIT ONE SYSTEMS Corporation, which is a Group company of MIRAIT ONE Corporation, was selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in the “Top Hundred Telework Pioneers” for fiscal 2022.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been recognizing enterprises and organizations advancing the introduction and utilization of teleworking as “telework pioneers” and selecting and announcing companies with sufficient achievements as the “top hundred telework pioneers” annually among them since fiscal 2015.

SOLCOM Co., Ltd.
SOLCOM Co., Ltd. acquired “Eruboshi” based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace

In December 2021, SOLCOM Co., Ltd, which is a Group company of MIRATI ONE Corporation, was certified as an “Eruboshi”.

“Eruboshi” is a certification system based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, and is granted to companies that meet certain requirements, such as excellent implementation of initiatives for the promotion of women's activity.