External Assessments

The Bridgestone Group’s sustainability efforts have been highly evaluated externally.

Major sustainability ranking and rating

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Bridgestone has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for second consecutive year and for the fifth time in total, and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for 14 consecutive years. (as of December 2023)

FTSE4Good

Bridgestone has been selected for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.(as of December 2023)

FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Bridgestone Corporation has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

MSCI ESG Rating

Bridgestone has received AAA in the MSCI ESG Rating. (as of December 2023)

Bridgestone also has been selected for inclusion in the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes, MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index and MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Select Index.

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ISS ESG Corporate Rating

Bridgestone has been designated as 'Prime' in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating. (As of February 2024)

Other evaluations of environmental initiatives

CDP

Bridgestone has been recognized on the CDP A List for Climate Change and A- List for Water Security (as of February 2024).

Science Based Targets (SBT)

Bridgestone has received Science Based Targets (SBT) certification from SBT initiative (SBTi) for its CO2 emissions reduction targets for 2030.

Major external awards and certifications (2022-2023)

Region Year Award / certification name Applicable initiative Recipient of award / certification
Global 2022 General Motors Supplier of the Year Quality and Customer Value Bridgestone Corporation
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Caterpillar Supplier of the Year Award Quality and Customer Value Bridgestone Corporation
2023 Awarded The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) highest rank Three Star Environmental Accreditation Bridgestone Motorsport Bridgestone Corporation
General Motors Supplier of the Year Quality and Customer Value Bridgestone Corporation
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Japan 2022 ESG Finance Award Japan, Special Award Environmental sustainable management Bridgestone Corporation
Hino Environmental Promotion Award Environmental activities Bridgestone Corporation
Awarded LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) GOLD certification High environmental performance of Bridgestone's innovation center "B-Innovation" Bridgestone Corporation
2022 Awards for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure in Automobile/Parts/Tires industries Information disclosure Bridgestone Corporation
Awarded Gold in PRIDE Index 2022 Promotion of diversity Bridgestone Corporation
2023 Selected as Environmentally Sustainable Company at the ESG Finance Awards Japan Environmental sustainable management Bridgestone Corporation
Selected as Digital Transformation Stocks (DX Stocks) 2023 Digital transformation Bridgestone Corporation
2023 Awards for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure in Automobile/Parts/Tires industries Information disclosure Bridgestone Corporation
Received the Airbus supplier award in sustainability category Initiatives contributing to achieve sustainable society Bridgestone Corporation
Awarded Gold in PRIDE Index 2023 Promotion of diversity Bridgestone Corporation
2024 Recognized for Progress in Environmental Disclosures Award at the ESG Finance Awards Japan Environmental sustainable management Bridgestone Corporation
The Americas 2022 J.D. Power Award 2022 for Aftermarket Tire Replacement Quality and Customer Value Tires Plus
Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation DE&I efforts Bridgestone Americas
2023 Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award Workplace safety and health Warren County Tire Plant, Tennessee, U.S.
Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation DE&I efforts Bridgestone Americas

Europe, Middle East, India & Africa

2022 Recognized as “Top Employer 2022” by the Top Employers Institute Employment Bridgestone Europe NV/SA
Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Level1 Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) certification Human rights Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
TyreSafe Awards 2022 "Manufacturer of the Year" Quality and Customer Value Bridgestone UK Ltd.
EcoVadis Platinum status Sustainability efforts Bridgestone Europe NV/SA
2023 2022 European Commercial Fleet Telematics Company of the Year Award Webfleet's fleet solutions Bridgestone Mobility Solutions

China, Asia & Pacific

2022

The Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2022
"Best Environmental Excellence Award" Gold
"CSR & ESG Leadership" Gold

Sustainability efforts Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
2023

The Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2023
"Product Excellence Award" Platinum and
"CSR & ESG Leadership Award" Silver

TURANZA T005 EV and disaster responses and relief efforts Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Topic: Linking credit to sustainability

The Group promotes ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives through the introduction of sustainable finance, in which interest rate terms fluctuate based on sustainability performance. Bridgestone Americas was one of the first companies in the U.S. tire manufacturing industry to establish a commitment line through a sustainability linked loan and to utilize a scheme that reflects the Group’s ESG rating in the commitment line fees and borrowing costs. Furthermore, Bridgestone Europe NV/SA, in cooperation with financial institutions, has introduced a framework to provide financial incentives to suppliers that obtain ratings from EcoVadis, an international sustainability research and rating organization. The initiative was the first in the world of this nature and was awarded the prestigious Treasury Today’s Adam Smith Award for the category Best Supply Chain Finance Solution.

Sustainability