Incorporation into SRI index/Evaluation
by external evaluation organizations
Morinaga Milk has been highly rated by a variety of external institutions as a corporate entity that implements activities aimed at achieving a sustainable society.
| Index/Ranking | Overview | Status |
|---|---|---|
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FTSE Blossom Sector Relative Japan Index 
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Created for companies with relatively outstanding ESG initiatives in each sector | Included in index for two consecutive years from 2022 |
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MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
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Created for companies that excel in gender diversity | Included in index for three consecutive years from 2020 |
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SOMPO Sustainability Index 
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A portfolio constructed from combining the ESG valuations and stock valuations of companies with ESG scores exceeding criteria | Included in index for six consecutive years from 2018 |
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iSTOXX MUTB Japan 
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Created for companies actively supporting businesspersons contributing to resolving business and social issues by assisting them to refine their skills through independent learning and experience, regardless of age or gender | Selected for index from 2023 |
Related commendations
Morinaga Milk has received commendations from various external organizations for product quality, research activities, and social activities.
2023
| Product, Activity | Commendation | Result | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research on bifidobacteria | Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry | Won the JSBBA Award for Achievement in Technological Research JSBBA Award for Women Corporate Researchers | Research Activities |
| Research on bifidobacteria | Commendation for Science and Technology (Development Category) by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award | Science and Technology Award | Research Activities |
| Morinaga Milk Online Activities to Support the Growth of the Next Generation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for Companies Promoting Experience-based Learning Activities for Youth | Judging Panel Encouragement Award | Social contribution activity |
2022
| Product, Activity | Commendation | Result | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research related to lactobacillus, bifidobacteria, etc. | Japan Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria | Japan Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria Award | Research Activities |
| Creap | World Branding Forum | Brand of the Year Awards(DAIRY PRODUCTS – CREAMER category of the World Branding Awards) | Products |
| Mt. RAINIER Japan's First Pop-up Newspaper Ad | Nihon Shinbun Kyokai | Newspaper Advertising Prize Excellence Award | Products |
| Initiatives related to production and supply of specialty milk | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | Letter of appreciation | Social Contribution Activities |
| Child-rearing support | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | Kurumin certification | Social Contribution Activities |
| Health Management | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | Outstanding Health and Productivity Management Organization (large enterprise category) certification | Social Contribution Activities |
| Initiatives related to LGBTQ | PRIDE Index | Gold rating | Social Contribution Activities |
2021
| Product, Activity | Commendation | Result | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Report | MerComm, Inc. | Bronze Award in the Traditional Annual Report Division of the International ARC Awards 2021 | Social Contribution Activities |
| Child-rearing support | the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare | “Platinum Kurumin" Certification | Social Contribution Activities |
| Health and Productivity Management | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | Outstanding Health and Productivity Management Organization (large enterprise category) |
Social Contribution Activities |
| Corporate LGBTQ engagement | The PRIDE Index | Gold | Social Contribution Activities |
2020
| Product, Activity | Commendation | Result | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MOW ice cream series | The International Taste Institute (iTQi) | Three-Star Superior Taste Award | Products |
| Peptide research | The Society for Biotechnology, Japan | Excellent Paper Award | Research Activities |
| Health and Productivity Management | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | Outstanding Health and Productivity Management Organization (large enterprise category) |
Social Contribution Activities |
| Corporate LGBTQ engagement | The PRIDE Index | Gold | Social Contribution Activities |
| "PINO Gatcha," a capsule vending machine–like toy that was included as a gift in "Yochien," a Japanese educational magazine for kindergarten-age children | Japan Packaging Institute | 2020 Japan Packaging Contest Idea Award | Social Contribution Activities |
2019
| Product, Activity | Commendation | Result | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAFT Pure (Muku) – Mature Cheddar Flavor | The International Taste Institute (iTQi) | Three-Star Superior Taste Award | Products |
| KRAFT Pure (Muku) – Mature Gouda Flavor | The International Taste Institute (iTQi) | Two-Star Superior Taste Award | Products |
| Morinaga Jelly series | Mothers' Selection | Grand Prize | Products |
| Triple Yogurt | Japan Food Journal | The Blockbuster Food Award | Products |
| Bifidobacterium breve M-16V | Nutra Ingredients ‐ Asia Awards | Infant Nutrition Ingredient of the Year | Research Activities |
| Research into Bifidobacterium longum BB536 | Japan Packaging Institute | Food Immunology Industry Award | Research Activities |
2018
| Product, Activity | Commendation | Result | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Yogurt PARTHENO Plain (two varieties–with and without sugar) |
The International Taste Institute (iTQi) | Two-Star Superior Taste Award | Products |
| Novel Health Functions of Aloe Vera Gel-derived Phytosterols | Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science | Technological Research Award | Research Activities |
| 5th Food Industry Mottainai Awards | Japan Organics Recycling Association | Review Committee Chairperson's Award | Social Contribution Activities |
| Little Angels Expedition Team Exploring Forest and Food program | Corporate Awards for Youth Experience Activity of Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology | Judging Panel Encouragement Award | Social Contribution Activities |