FTSE Blossom Japan Index, developed by FTSE Russell, a global index provider, reflects the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate excellence in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

This index serves as one of the core ESG benchmarks for passive investments by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan. The Okasan Securities Group was first selected for FTSE Blossom Japan Index in 2025 and has been included in FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for two consecutive years since 2024.

• FTSE Blossom Japan Index (LSEG)

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, focuses on the disclosure of environmental information and the level of carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of revenue) to determine the weight of each constituent among the companies that constitute the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX).
This index serves as one of the core ESG benchmarks for passive investments by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan. The Okasan Securities Group has been included as a constituent of the index.

Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (GenDi J), developed by Morningstar using data and evaluation methods provided by Equileap, assesses Japanese companies that actively promote gender equality, particularly focusing on the establishment of gender diversity policies within corporate culture.
This index serves as one of the core ESG benchmarks for passive investments by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan.
The Okasan Securities Group has been included as a constituent of the index.

This certification system, established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Conference, recognizes companies that strategically and effectively implement health management from a business perspective, focusing on those that excel in health and productivity management.
The Okasan Securities Group was certified as a“Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (Large Corporation Division).”

This certification system, established by the Japan Sports Agency, recognizes companies that actively promote sports activities for the health and well-being of their employees.
The Okasan Securities Group was certified as a "Sports Yell Company 2025."

This certification system, established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, recognizes companies that promote sports activities among employees and engage in social contribution activities in the sports sector.
The Okasan Securities Group was certified as a "Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for the 2024 fiscal year."

This certification system, established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, recognizes companies that promote childcare support as "Childcare Support Companies" under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children.
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. obtained “Kurumin” certification since 2017.

This certification system, established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, awards companies that meet certain criteria in their efforts to promote women's participation and advancement in the workplace under the Act on the Promotion of Women's Active Engagement in Professional Life.
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. obtained "Eruboshi" Level 2 certification in 2019.

This symbol mark, distributed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, recognizes companies that promote the development of a "work environment that ensures a balance of work and nursing care".
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. obtained "Tominin" mark in 2025.

This certification system, established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, recognizes companies that are deemed prepared to promote digital transformation (DX) under the Act on Facilitation of Information Processing. The Okasan Securities Group was certified as a "DX Certified Company" in 2025.

This action guideline for financial institutions, established in 2011 in response to the recommendations of the Central Environment Council of the Ministry of the Environment, aims to expand the circle of environmental finance efforts. It encourages signatories to collaborate in addressing various issues related to the environment, society, and economy.
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. signed this agreement in July 2020.

Impact Consortium, established in November 2023 under the leadership of the Financial Services Agency, aims to promote projects and investments that create social and environmental impacts. It serves as a platform for diverse stakeholders, including investors, financial institutions, companies, and local governments, to engage in open discussions and share dialogues with domestic and international networks.
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd., became a member of the Impact Consortium in January 2024.

This program, established by the Ministry of the Environment, registers and publicly announces financial institutions that have sufficient systems and support menus for fundraising to promote the healthy development of markets for green bonds and other instruments.
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd.,has been a registered supporter for structuring since September 2020.
Note that the name was changed from the "Green Bond Issuer Supporters Registration System" to the "Green Finance Supporters Program" in May 2023.

The TCFD is a task force established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) that asks companies to grasp and disclose information on the impact of climate change on their finances during the course of a shift to a low-carbon economy.
The Okasan Securities Group announced its support for the TCFD in February 2022 and has been implementing information disclosure based on these recommendations.

• Note: The TCFD was disbanded in October 2023, and its role has been transferred to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which was established under the IFRS Foundation.

TCFD Consortium, established in Japan in 2019, provides a platform for companies and financial institutions that support the TCFD recommendations to discuss and improve the quality of information disclosure.
The Okasan Securities Group has been participating since May 2022.

JCI is a network aimed at strengthening information dissemination and the exchange of views among diverse non-governmental actors, including companies, local government bodies, NGOs, and other organizations actively working to combat climate change, under the declaration of "participating from Japan at the forefront of global decarbonization."
The Okasan Securities Group has been participating since July 2024.

• Japan Climate Initiative (JCI)

Sports in Life Consortium, established as part of the "Sport in Life Project" promoted by the Japan Sports Agency, aims to integrate sports into daily life.
It engages in various initiatives, including information sharing among member organizations. The Okasan Securities Group has been participating since November 2024.

Mie Prefecture SDGs Promotion Partner is a registration system aimed at visualizing the efforts of companies and organizations in Mie Prefecture toward the SDGs and expanding initiatives for a sustainable society from the local community.
The Okasan Securities Group registered as "Mie Prefecture SDGs Promotion Partner" in July 2024.

Declaration of Partnership Building is a system in which companies declare their commitment to building appropriate trading relationships and co-prosperity with their business partners in the name of their representatives.
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd.,supported this declaration and announced its "Declaration of Partnership Building" in February 2025.

• Our Declaration of Partnership Building (Portal site for the Declaration of Partnership Building)