New Japan Launched in 2020, Morningstar is the first collaboration between GPIF and Equileap to produce a version of the Global Gender Diversity Index.
Chicago, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Morningstar, Inc . (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced the addition of Morningstar Japan’s former REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index, to its series of global gender diversity indexes. The Index is powered by the methodology of Morningstar Indexes, a leading global index provider, and Equileap’s Gender Equality Scorecard, a global provider of data and insights on gender equality for investors.
of Japan The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest pension fund with almost US $1.4 trillion on assets under management December 31, 2022Adding index as its base Japan– An investment strategy based on gender diversity. The additional mandate will complement GPIF’s strategy based on the Morningstar Developed Markets ex-Japan Gender Diversity Index.Morningstar GenDi), was first implemented December 2020 And with approx $3.4 billion in the property as March 31, 2022.
The Morningstar Japan Pre-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index, the newest addition to the Morningstar Gender Diversity Index, is designed to provide exposure. Japan– Based companies demonstrating strong gender diversity policies and practices. The index includes Sony Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. And Japanese companies in various sectors, such as Daiichi Sankyo Co, emphasize strong diversity policies embedded in their corporate culture. The index screening process designed by Morningstar Indexes considers the four categories of the Equileap Gender Equality Scorecard™.
Morningstar continues to develop a broad range of market data, insights, investment tools and research to help a broad spectrum of investors pursue gender diversity in the market and other sustainable investment goals. Investor demand for ESG solutions has grown exponentially over the past decade. According to Morningstar Research, global sustainable fund assets rose 11.6% in the fourth quarter to close 2022. $2.5 trillion.
Ron BundyPresident of Morningstar Indexessaid: “Gender equality, transparency and inclusive leadership practices are incredibly important factors in the success of companies and investors worldwide. Beyond the social aspects of gender equality, inclusive leadership has proven to make companies more competitive over time. We are excited. GPIF and Equileap partner with Our ability to expand collaboration provides a more meaningful catalyst to help improve company practices while helping investors achieve their goals.”
Yu-Sung ChangPresident of Ibbotson Associates Japan (a wholly owned Morningstar company)Said: “According to the latest Gender Equality Global Report and ranking from Equilip, Japan The G7 countries have the largest gender pay gap. And, while we’ve made some progress on gender diversity metrics in recent years, there’s still a lot of work to do to raise the level of gender diversity in our corporations. This will improve our competitive position in global trade and ultimately contribute to a better society. Indices on gender diversity and other market data play an important role in benchmarking progress.”
Diana van Maasdijk, CEO of EquilipSaid: “Our unique gender equality data and insights help create impactful investment solutions for our clients. We are thrilled to support GPIF for a second time in its efforts to improve gender equality in the workplace.”
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Equileap is the leading provider of data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector. Started in 2016 Amsterdam, the social enterprise aims to accelerate progress toward gender equality in the workplace. Equileap surveys more than 3,500 public companies worldwide using its comprehensive Gender Equality Scorecard™ along 19 criteria, including gender balance in the workforce, gender pay gap, paid parental leave and anti-sexual harassment policies. Its data and indices are used by dozens of financial institutions worldwide. For more information, visit www.equileap.com. Follow Equileap on Twitter @equileap.
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