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DENSO Receives Highest Rating from CDP in “Climate Change” and “Water Security”

KARIYA, JAPAN, Dec 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DENSO Corporation today announced it has been selected as an "A-List" company in the assessment of environmental initiatives conducted by international nonprofit CDP(1) for its excellent efforts in the areas of climate change and water security, as well as information disclosure. This is the first time DENSO has been selected for the "A-List" in the area of "Climate Change" and the second consecutive time in the area of "Water Security."In its long-term policy for 2030, DENSO has integrated the principle of "Bringing hope for the future for our planet, society, and all people," and is accelerating its sustainability management to maximize the value it provides in the fields of "Green" and "Peace of Mind." Specifically, in the area of "Green," in support of global efforts to reduce environmental impacts, DENSO aims to achieve carbon neutrality within its production activities by 2035, well ahead of 2050, the goal set by the Japanese government. DENSO also promotes initiatives in the 3 areas of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "Mobility Products," and "Energy Use" to realize a carbon-neutral society.DENSO believes that its multifaceted efforts have contributed to its selection for the "A-List." As a manufacturer, which can be energy intensive, DENSO has long been committed to reducing its environmental impact in all its business activities, including product development and production, to foster sustainable global and business environments. In 2022, in the fields of promoting mobility products and systems with high environmental performance and developing new technologies to recover and reuse CO2, DENSO has been utilizing the Green Innovation Fund(2) of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a national research and development corporation. DENSO aims to achieve sustainable business growth and expansion and contribute to addressing ever-increasing environmental issues. In addition, DENSO has implemented a wide range of timely measures, including the promotion of environmental activities throughout its supply chain and the introduction of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in response to growing public interests.DENSO remains committed to enhancing its corporate value and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through sustainability management.(1) CDP is a British charity-controlled non-governmental organization that provides global disclosure systems to help investors, corporations, nations, regions, and cities manage their environmental impacts.(2) DENSO has been selected for the following 3 Green Innovation Fund projects.For more information, visit www.denso.com/global/en/news/newsroom/2022/20221213-g01/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Essex Bio-Technology Included in “Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2022”

HONG KONG, Aug 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Essex Bio-Technology Ltd ("EssexBio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 1061.HK) is pleased and honoured to announce that it is included in "Forbes Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion 2022" - for the Group's outstanding long-term sustainable development across a variety of metrics.（Source: forbes.com）Only 200 companies were selected out of 20,000 publicly traded companies (with annual sales of between $10 million and $1 billion) in the Asia-Pacific region. The 200 companies were carefully picked based on Forbes' List Methodology ^ of quantitative criteria and qualitative screens. EssexBio would like to extend its gratitude to all stakeholders for their contributions. For sustainable long-term growth and enhancing shareholder value, EssexBio will continue to strive for excellence by embracing innovation to develop first-in-class and best-in-class products - providing solutions for Tomorrow's healthcare problems, Today. About Essex (1061.HK)Essex Bio-Technology Limited is a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercialises genetically engineered therapeutic b-bFGF (FGF-2), having six commercialised biologics marketed in China since 1998. Additionally, it has a portfolio of commercialised products of preservative-free unit-dose eye drops and Shilishun (Iodized Lecithin Capsules) etc. The products of the Company are principally prescribed for the treatment of wound healing and diseases in Ophthalmology and Dermatology, which are marketed and sold through approximately 10,500 hospitals and managed directly by its 43 regional sales offices in China. Leveraging on its in-house R&D platform in growth factors and antibodies, the Company maintains a pipeline of projects in various clinical stages, covering a wide range of fields and indications.^Forbes' List Methodology (Source: forbes.com)This list is meant to identify companies with long-term sustainable performance across a variety of metrics. From a universe of 20,000 publicly traded companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales above $10 million and below $1 billion, these 200 companies were selected. The companies on this list, which is unranked, were selected based on a composite score that incorporated their overall track record in measures such as debt, sales and earnings-per-share growth over both the most recent fiscal one- and three-year periods, and the strongest one- and five-year average returns on equity. Aside from quantitative criteria, qualitative screens were used as well, such as excluding companies with serious governance issues, questionable accounting, environmental concerns, management issues, or legal troubles. State-controlled and subsidiaries of larger companies were also excluded. The criteria also ensured a geographic diversity of companies from across the region. The list uses full-year annual results, based on the latest publicly available figures as of July 11, 2022. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Mitsubishi Motors Added to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) for Five Consecutive Years

TOKYO, Jul 19, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has been added for five consecutive years to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) in recognition of the company's initiatives in promoting women's participation. WIN was developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) for environmental, society and governance (ESG) investing. WIN selects companies that demonstrate gender diversity and are expected to grow sustainably in a long term for its index by scoring from disclosed information based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, on initiatives aimed at hiring of women, their ratio of management positions, and diversity. The index has been adopted as one of the indexes for ESG investing by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). From amongst various environmental, society and governance issues, Mitsubishi Motors identifies materiality that should be prioritized and addressed. One of these material issues is the promotion of work-style reforms in response to the new normal (diversity and work-life balance). Mitsubishi Motors is working to build an environment in which diversity is respected, and each worker can experience job satisfaction, fully demonstrate his or her abilities, and be able to work and thrive in good physical and mental health. [Main Results in Promoting Women's Participation]1. Higher ratio of women employeesThe ratio of women employees increased from 9.9 to 11 percent in March 2022 compared to March 2018 when Mitsubishi Motors was not selected in the WIN index. 2. Higher ratio of female managersThe ratio of female managers increased 1.6 times, from 2.9 to 4.7 percent in July 2022 compared to July 2017 when Mitsubishi Motors was not selected in the WIN index. [Targets and examples of key initiatives to promote women's participation]1. Creation and implementation of a General Employers Action Plan based on the Act on Promotion of Women's ParticipationDuring the three years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2024, the company will work on the following two targets. (1) Increase the ratio of female assistant managers (pre-management) to 15 percent(2) Increase the rate of male employees taking childcare leave to 10 percent or more (per annum) 2. Support to balance work and child/nursing carePromote an environment in which diverse employees can demonstrate their abilities to the fullest, by introducing flextime and remote work programs in addition to systems supporting child and nursing care. Also established in-house daycare facilities, support desk which employees can consult how to balance their work and life, and more. Aiming to realize a sustainable society and enhance corporate value, Mitsubishi Motors will continue to promote compmanywide sustainability initiatives. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's sustained inclusion in MSCI index, use of MSCI logo, trademark or service mark or use of index name should not be interpreted as support to, guarantee or promotion of Mitsubishi Motors by MSCI or its affiliates. Names and logos of MSCI and MSCI index are the trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates. About Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) -- a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan--, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, mainland China, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Russia. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification--launched the i-MiEV -- the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV -- the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. The company announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Olympus Selected for Inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Olympus Corporation ("Olympus" - Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), among the world's most recognized corporate sustainability indices. Olympus is admitted to the DJSI World for the first time this year and in the DJSI Asia Pacific for the third consecutive year.The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are corporate sustainability evaluation indices for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment. Jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the DJSI track the financial performance of leading companies in terms of ESG criteria. Companies with excellent corporate sustainability practices are assured and selected annually.In 2021, 322 companies were selected as DJSI World members from approximately 3500 companies in 61 industry sectors that were evaluated worldwide, and 153 companies were selected as DJSI Asia Pacific members from approximately 600 companies assessed in the region. Olympus is one of only 10 out of 84 companies to have been selected as DJSI World in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies sector. Our scores on Corporate Governance, Innovation Management, Operational Eco-Efficiency, Occupational Health and Safety initiatives have improved this year and those efforts were highly rated.In addition to DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific, Olympus was also named in the FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index.Based on Our Purpose of "Making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling," Olympus believes that the sustainability of a company will be recognized primarily by meeting the demands and expectations of society and fulfilling our responsibilities through dialogue with all stakeholders. Since announcing our material issues (materiality)*1 at the beginning of our Corporate Strategy in 2019, we have further strengthened our efforts to address ESG challenges. We will continue to contribute to a sustainable society by actively engaging in activities that incorporate ESG perspectives to fulfill our corporate social responsibilities on a global scale.For more information on our ESG initiatives, please refer to the Integrated Report 2021*2 and the Sustainability Report 2021*3.*1: The following five materiality items were identified; "Healthcare access and outcomes", "Compliance, product quality and safety", "Responsible supply chain", "Diversity and inclusion", and "Carbon neutral society and circular economy" (this item was added in May, 2021).*2: https://www.olympus-global.com/ir/data/integratedreport/pdf/integrated_report_2021e_A4.pdf*3: https://www.olympus-global.com/csr/download/pdf/Olympus_Sustainability_Report_2021e.pdfAbout OlympusOlympus is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical, life sciences, and industrial equipment industries. For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling by helping to detect, prevent, and treat disease; furthering scientific research; and ensuring public safety. Olympus is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with more than 30,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.olympus-global.com and follow our global Twitter account: @Olympus_Corp.Olympus Contact (Tokyo)Yuka Horimoto+81-90-2490-1071yuka.horimoto@olympus.com Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Selected for 5th Consecutive year to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the company was selected for the fifth consecutive year as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index ("DJSI World"). The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices ("DJSI") serve as one of the key benchmarks for socially responsible investing*.The DJSI are the investment indices run by the U.S.-based S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. which evaluate sustainability of the world's leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria and select companies that demonstrate overall excellence for the indices.Based on their annual DJSI review, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. published the components list and Honda was selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index for seven consecutive years. In the review, Honda also was ranked in the top five for the global Automobile sector and added to the DJSI World.Honda issued the "Honda Sustainability Report 2021" summarizing Honda's approach and initiatives toward sustainability. For more information, please visit: https://global.honda/about/sustainability/report.html.Through unique creations and challenges as a mobility company, Honda will continue providing appealing products and services that bring joy to customers while listening to stakeholders' voices and helping to solve various social issues. In this way, Honda will strive to become a company society wants to exist.*Investment strategy which includes criteria for evaluating investees' corporate social responsibility, in addition to conventional financial indicator analysis Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Haily IPO oversubscribed by 38.81 times

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 12, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Haily Group Berhad's ("Haily") IPO exercise comprises:(from left) Haily Group Berhad Executive Director Ms See Swee Ling, Haily Group Berhad Founder & Executive Director Mr See Tin Hai, and Haily Group Berhad CEO & Executive Director Mr Yoong Woei Yeh at the Balloting Ceremony of the Company in conjunction with its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities(A) Public issue of 30,000,000 new ordinary shares in HAILY ("Public Issue Shares") in the following manner:i. 8,920,000 new Public Issue Shares for application by the Malaysian public:ii. 10,000,000 new Public Issue Shares for application by the eligible directors and employees of HAILY and its subsidiaries ("Group") and persons who have contributed to the success of the Group;iii. 11,080,000 new Public Issue Shares by way of private placement to selected investors in the following manner; and- 5,100,000 Public Issue Shares to selected Bumiputera investors approved by Ministry of International Trade and Industry ("MITI"); and- 5,980,000 Public Issue Shares to selected investors.(B). Offer for sale of 18,000,000 existing ordinary Shares in HAILY ("Offer Shares") by way of private placement to selected investors in the following manner:- 12,700,000 Offer Shares to selected Bumiputera investors approved by MITI; and- 5,300,000 Offer Shares to selected investors.Tricor Investor & Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd ("TIIH") wishes to announce that the Public Issue of 8,920,000 new Public Issue Shares of HAILY available for application by the Malaysian public has been oversubscribed.A total of 13,367 applications for 355,099,900 new Public Issue Shares with a value of RM241,467,932 were received from the Malaysian public, which represents an overall oversubscription rate of 38.81 times. For the Bumiputera portion, a total of 6,185 applications for 138,110,700 new Shares were received, which represents an oversubscription rate of 29.69 times. For the public portion, a total of 7,182 applications for 216,989,200 new Shares were received, which represents an oversubscription rate of 48.09 times.Meanwhile, a total of 10,000,000 new Public Issue Shares available for application by the eligible directors and employees of the Group and persons who have contributed to the success of the Group have also been fully subscribed.In addition, the Placement Agent has confirmed that the 5,980,000 Public Issue Shares and 5,300,000 Offer Shares made available for application by way of private placement to selected investors have been fully placed out.In relation to the 5,100,000 Public Issue Shares and 12,700,000 Offer Shares made available for application by Bumiputera investors approved by MITI, a total of 2,159,300 shares were not taken up. Pursuant to the terms set out in the Prospectus, the said remaining unsubscribed shares which were initially reserved for Bumiputera investors approved by MITI were clawed-back and reallocated to the Bumiputera public via the balloting process.Commenting on the balloting result, HAILY's Executive Director Mr. See Tin Hai said: "We are delighted to see the strong support from investors for HAILY's shares. This is an encouraging sign as we embark on our next stage of growth as a public-listed company. We believe that the construction industry will show positive signs of recovery towards the second half of 2021, bolstered by the country's on-going national immunisation programme. Thus, we look forward to more developments being revived by property companies which provide the construction sector with more project bidding opportunities especially in the Johor region where HAILY is operating. However, before that, let us anticipate another key milestone in the pipeline, which is the official listing of HAILY on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities on 21 July 2021."The notices of allotment will be posted to all successful applicants on or before 19 July 2021.TA Securities Holdings Berhad is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Underwriter and Placement Agent for this IPO exercise. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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