Asuene: Over 50% of Companies Receiving FTSE Evaluation Improvement Support Reach FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index Criteria, Contributing to Score Enhancement

Asuene Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kohei Nishiwada; hereinafter "the Company") provides ESG consulting services through its supply chain management AI platform, "ASUENE SUPPLY CHAIN." A recent analysis of companies that received consulting for FTSE ESG evaluations confirmed that all participating companies improved their ESG scores.

Furthermore, over half of the participating companies achieved a score of 3.3 or higher, one of the selection criteria for the "FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index" (approximately 200 constituents), an ESG index used by domestic and international institutional investors for investment decisions. Additionally, over 20% of new constituent companies for 2026 have adopted our FTSE-対応 consulting services. Leveraging the knowledge accumulated through these achievements, we are promoting the improvement of corporate ESG evaluations and the sophistication of information disclosure based on analysis of evaluation criteria and abundant disclosure examples.

Background

Amidst increasing demands for sustainability information disclosure from companies, ESG evaluations have become a crucial indicator of corporate value.

FTSE Russell is a global index provider under the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The "FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index" it provides comprises Japanese companies demonstrating excellent ESG initiatives and is adopted as an ESG investment benchmark by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). It is a representative ESG index utilized by domestic and international institutional investors for their investment decisions.

FTSE evaluations are based on publicly available information, making information disclosure that considers evaluation criteria essential. However, it is not easy to grasp disclosure examples from other companies or key points for improving evaluations, and many companies face challenges in their response.

Through extensive corporate support, we have accumulated knowledge regarding disclosure examples and evaluation trends, which we utilize to assist companies in improving their information disclosure tailored to their specific challenges.

Features of ESG Consulting Services

We provide comprehensive support, from FTSE compliance to the formulation of sustainability policies, materiality analysis, and the enhancement of information disclosure. Over 20% of new constituent companies for the "FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index" in 2026 have adopted our FTSE support services.

- Analysis of Evaluation Results and Roadmap Development We analyze each company's evaluation results and disclosure status, identifying areas for improvement. We clarify priority issues for evaluation enhancement and formulate an actionable roadmap.

- Sophistication of Information Disclosure Utilizing Abundant Disclosure Examples Based on knowledge accumulated through supporting numerous companies, we analyze disclosure examples and evaluation trends of other companies. We organize what kind of information disclosure leads to favorable evaluations and propose improvements tailored to each company's challenges.

- Comprehensive Support for Promoting Sustainability Management In addition to responding to ESG evaluations, we support initiatives such as materiality analysis, sustainability policy formulation, decarbonization, supply chain management, and human rights measures, thereby promoting sustainability management that leads to increased corporate value.

Voices from Supported Companies

"We are satisfied with achieving a score that exceeded our target." (Finance)

"The consultants possessed considerable expertise and explained patiently and thoroughly." (Trading Company)

We will be holding a webinar that includes specific case studies, such as how we supported companies with their FTSE response. Please register via the link below.

Title: Latest Trends in FTSE Russell ESG Evaluations and Practical Responses for Enhancing Corporate Value

Date & Time: July 29 (Wed) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration URL: https://asuene.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5FjdRNsgSd2_eY0Qil0ivg

We will continue to support companies in enhancing their information disclosure by leveraging our knowledge and know-how for improving ESG evaluations. We aim to contribute to the promotion of sustainability management so that companies can receive appropriate evaluations from the capital markets.

About "ASUENE SUPPLY CHAIN"

"ASUENE SUPPLY CHAIN" is a supply chain management AI platform. It centrally manages diverse surveys such as CSR/ESG, human rights, and conflict minerals using AI, supporting cross-departmental operational efficiency and early identification of supply chain risks. It holds the No. 1 cumulative adoption of ESG evaluation services in Japan (Source: Tokyo Shoko Research, July 2025 survey).

ASUENE SUPPLY CHAIN Service Site: https://asuene.com/supplychain

Asuene Corporation Company Profile

Company Name: Asuene Corporation

Business Activities:

- Sustainability AI Platform "ASUENE"

- Supply Chain Management AI Platform "ASUENE SUPPLY CHAIN"

- Sustainability Recruitment AI Platform "ASUENE CAREER"

Group Companies:

- Carbon Credit Integrated AI Platform "Carbon EX"

- Third-Party Assurance/Verification & Disclosure Advisor "ASUENE VERITAS"

- AI Data Integration Platform "Anyflow"

- AI Energy Reduction Platform "NZero"

Capital: 8.3 billion yen (including capital surplus)

Representative: Founder, CEO Kohei Nishiwada

Address: 6F, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Locations: Japan, Singapore, USA, Thailand, UK, Philippines

URL: https://corp.asuene.com/