Eisai Ranked 35th in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for the Eighth Time

TokyoJanuary 18, 2024PR Newswire -- Eisai Co., Ltd. has been selected for the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) ranking, released by Canadian media and investment advisory firm Corporate Knights, Inc., securing 35th place. This marks the eighth time Eisai has made the list, ranking as the highest pharmaceutical company globally and the top Japanese company in the Global 100.

The Global 100 list began in 2005, evaluating the sustainability of over 6,700 companies worldwide based on various initiatives in areas such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). The Global 100 is selected based on up to 25 key performance indicators related to ESG initiatives, using data from corporate financial documents, integrated reports, or other public disclosures. Eisai received high marks in indicators that promote a safe working environment, employee leave systems, employee retention rates, and other metrics tied to environmental friendliness and enhancing employee value.

Eisai's corporate philosophy is to prioritize patient benefits and public health, meet their diverse needs, and contribute to enhancing their well-being. Based on this concern for human health (hhc，human health care) corporate philosophy, Eisai is working to sustainably enhance corporate value by strengthening ESG initiatives and increasing non-financial value.