Participation in external initiatives
United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is a voluntary initiative in which companies and organizations act as good members of society and participate in a global framework to achieve sustainable growth by demonstrating responsible and creative leadership. Our company is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and was registered in March 2018.
Since our founding in 1899 (Meiji 32), we have contributed to society through our business activities based on our fundamental philosophy, and have been actively involved in corporate ethics, the environment, and social contributions from an early stage. As a member of global society, we will promote efforts towards the development of a sustainable society by supporting and practicing the 10 principles of the UNGC in the four areas of "human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption" advocated by the United Nations.
The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
- Human rights
- Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
- Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
- Labor
- Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
- Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
- Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
- Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
- Environment
- Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
- Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
- Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
- Anti-corruption
- Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
The TCFD is a task force established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) at the request of the G20 to consider climate-related information disclosure and financial institutions' responses to climate change. The TCFD encourages companies to disclose information on governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets regarding climate change-related risks and opportunities.
In June 2021, we expressed our support for the TCFD recommendations.
Clean Ocean Materials Alliance (CLOMA)
It was established in January 2019 as a platform to strengthen collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders across industries and accelerate innovation in order to solve the problem of marine plastic waste, a new global issue. Our company joined the organization in March 2021 and has been active ever since.
Inclusion in ESG indexes
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has selected us for the following ESG indices, which are used for ESG investment.
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
Our company has been selected for the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN), which selects companies with excellent gender diversity, including data on female employment and promotion within the company and diversity initiatives. Companies that promote a high level of gender diversity in the workplace are expected to provide sustainable profits in the long term, as they will be better able to adapt to the risk of talent shortages due to a future decline in the working population.
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S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
Our company has been selected for inclusion in the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, an ESG index (stock price index) jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P) and Japan Exchange Group (JPX). The index determines the weighting of constituent companies based on the level of environmental information disclosure and carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per sales).
Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs)
We have been selected for inclusion in the Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs). Based on data and evaluation methodologies provided by Equileap, the index is composed of Japanese companies that have gender diversity policies and initiatives embedded in their corporate culture and that are committed to providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender. Constituent stocks are divided into five groups based on their scores, and we have been ranked in "Group 1," the highest of the five levels.
Morningstar, Inc. and/or its affiliates (either individually or as a group) have authorized ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Ltd. to use the Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt (ex-REIT) logo (the "Logo") to reflect the fact that ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has authorized ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to use the Logo for informational purposes only. ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 's use of the Logo does not constitute an endorsement by Morningstar of ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., nor does it constitute a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to purchase, sell, or subscribe for securities related to ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. While the Index is designed to reflect gender diversity in the Japanese workplace, Morningstar does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the Index or the data included in the Index. Morningstar makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Index or logos and expressly disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Index, any data contained therein, or any logo. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morningstar or its third-party content providers be liable for any damages (whether direct or indirect) arising from any party's use of or reliance on the Index or logos, even if Morningstar has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The Morningstar name, index names, and logos are trademarks or service marks of Morningstar, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
External Sustainability Evaluation
Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization and Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
Our efforts in health and productivity management have been recognized, and we were selected as a "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization"*1 in March 2025 (for the second time in 10 years). We have also been certified as a "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (White 500)" *2 in the large-scale category under a certification system established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. We have been certified since the first time in 2017 (excluding 2020).
*1 "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization": A program jointly run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which selects listed companies that consider and strategically address employee health management from a management perspective and introduces these companies as attractive companies to investors who prioritize improving corporate value from a long-term perspective, with the aim of promoting health and productivity management initiatives by companies.
*2 "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization": A system that recognizes large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and other corporations that are practicing particularly excellent health and productivity management based on initiatives that address local health issues and health promotion initiatives promoted by the Japan Health Conference.
Sports Yell Company
The Japan Sports Agency certifies companies that actively promote sports activities to improve the health of their employees as "Sports Yell Company," with the aim of encouraging sports participation among the "prime working generation" and fostering social momentum for sports.
Our company has been certified as a "Sports Yell Company 2025." We have been certified more than eight times since 2018, and by achieving a weekly sports participation rate of more than 70% of our employees, we have earned the "Silver + (Plus)" rating. (Only 17 companies out of 1,491 certified organizations have been awarded the Silver + rating.)
Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey
For the second year in a row, we have been awarded an overall rating of 4.5 stars in the Nikkei Sustainable Comprehensive Survey: Smart Work Management, which selects leading companies that aim to maximize corporate value by making the most of their human resources and accelerating investment in human resources to create new innovations, improve productivity, and maximize corporate value.
The Smart Work Management Survey has been conducted by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun since 2017, targeting listed companies and major unlisted companies nationwide, with companies being rated on a five-star scale based on three elements: human resource utilization, human resource investment, and technology utilization.
Institutional membership
We recognize the role we play in improving the quality of the environment surrounding Japan's pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health foods, and we are members of many industry associations, promoting activities not just as a single company but across the entire industry.
Major industry associations