Tokyo Stock Exchange: Announcement Of "Nadeshiko Brand" For FY2013

Tokyo Stock Exchange has announced the "Nadeshiko Brand" companies for FY2013.

The "Nadeshiko Brand" aims to highlight TSE 1st Section companies in each industry that are pro-actively utilizing female employees, such as by providing an environment conducive to women continuing their careers. Specifically, companies are scored according to (1) Career Support for Women and (2) Support of Work/Life Balance. After scoring, the top companies in each industry that satisfy ROE-based financial criteria are selected for the "Nadeshiko Brand."

The "Nadeshiko Brand," alongside the "Diversity Management Selection 100," is part of a joint project with the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry that promotes the empowerment of women from the perspective of economic revitalization.

Scoring of companies for selection is conducted by The Japan Research Institute, Limited based on examination and analysis of domestic and foreign companies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

List of Selected Companies (26 issues, in order of sectors)