External Evaluation

Selected for the MSCI NIHONKABU ESG Select Leaders Index

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected for the MSCI NIHONKABU ESG Select Leaders Index, an index composed of Japanese companies with excellent ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance as evaluated by MSCI, a U.S. company. This index is one of the indices selected by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as an index for ESG investment in Japanese stocks.

※The inclusion of PERSOL HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of PERSOL HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

Selected for the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected for the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN), which list Japanese companies that exhibit a commitment towards promoting and maintaining high level of gender diversity among their workforce, while maintaining superior financial quality.

*The inclusion of PERSOL HOLDINGS CO., Inc. in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of PERSOL HOLDINGS CO., by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademark or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

Selected for the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected for inclusion in the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index, which comprises Japanese companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The index is created by global index provider FTSE Russell and widely used in the creation and evaluation of sustainable investment funds and other financial products.

*FTSE Russell confirms that PERSOL HOLDINGS has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

For more information about the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index, please visit(External link):
https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/blossom-japan

Selected for "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index"

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. This index reflects the performance of Japanese companies with higher ESG Ratings within each sector. Furthermore, the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the largest pension fund in the world, has adopted this index as one of its ESG-themed benchmarks for passive investment.

Selected for the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected for the Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index, an ESG index adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). In the "Gender Equality Score" based on the evaluation of initiatives related to gender diversity, PERSOL is located in "Group 1", the highest evaluation out of five levels.

*Morningstar, Inc., and/or one of its affiliated companies(individually and collectively, “Morningstar”) has authorized PERSOL HOLDINGS to use of the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index Logo (“Logo”) to reflect the fact that, for the designated ranking period, PERSOL HOLDINGS ranks within the top group of companies comprising the Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (“Index”) on the issue of gender diversity in the workplace. Morningstar is making the Logo available for use by PERSOL HOLDINGS solely for informational purposes. PERSOL HOLDINGS’s use of the Logo should not be construed as an endorsement by Morningstar of PERSOL HOLDINGS or as a recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase, sell or underwrite any security associated with PERSOL HOLDINGS. The Index is designed to reflect gender diversity in the workplace in Japan, but Morningstar does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Index or any data included in it. Morningstar makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Index or the Logo, and expressly disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Index, any data included in it or the Logo. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morningstar or any of its third-party content providers have any liability for any damages(whether direct or indirect), arising from any party’s use or reliance on the Index or the Logo, even if Morningstar is notified of the possibility of such damages. The Morningstar name, Index name and the Logo are the trademarks or services marks of Morningstar, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Selected for the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and the Japan Exchange Group. The weighting of constituents in the index is determined by the status of corporate disclosure for environmental information and the level of carbon efficiency.

Selected for the FTSE4Good Index Series for the first time

In 2025, PERSOL HOLDINGS was selected for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the first time, recognizing its strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The index is created by global index provider FTSE Russell and is widely used in the creation and evaluation of sustainable investment funds and other financial products.

*FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that PERSOL HOLDINGS has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.

For more information about the FTSE4Good Index Series, please visit(External link):
https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/ftse4good

Received "Prime" status in ISS ESG Corporate Rating

PERSOL HOLDINGS has received "Prime" status in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating, conducted by ISS ESG, one of the world's leading ESG rating agencies. The ISS ESG Corporate Rating evaluates companies' efforts in environmental, social, and governance aspects, and companies that receive high evaluations within their industry are granted "Prime" status.

CDP 2025: Received a “B” Rating for Climate Change

PERSOL HOLDINGS has received a “B” rating in the Climate Change category of CDP’s 2025 assessment. CDP is an international environmental non-profit organization based in the United Kingdom. The evaluation uses an eight-level scale (A, A-, B, B-, C, C-, D, D-) to assess companies’ efforts in addressing climate-related issues.

Selected as a “DX Stocks 2026”

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected for the first time as a “DX Stocks 2026” under the Digital Transformation (DX) Stock program, jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA). This recognition highlights companies that demonstrate outstanding initiatives in promoting digital transformation.

Selected as an “SX Brand 2025” Company

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected as an “SX Brand 2025” company by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The “SX Brand” recognizes leading companies that enhance corporate value through Sustainability Transformation (SX). In FY2025, 13 companies were selected. We were recognized for clearly articulating a strategic direction and implementation strategy to address social issues—framed within a compelling value creation story—and for establishing a highly effective governance structure.

Selected as a “Nadeshiko Brand” of FY 2023

PERSOL Group(*1) has been selected as a FY2023 “Nadeshiko Brand”, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The "Nadeshiko Brand" promotes investment in companies and accelerates the initiatives of each company by introducing listed companies that are excellent in encouraging the active participation of women as stocks that are attractive to investors who focus on "improving corporate value over the medium to long term."
This is the first time that our group has been selected.

(*1) Scope of response: 31 domestic companies in the Persol Group, including Persol Holdings Co., Ltd.

Certified as a 2026 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected for the third time as one of “the 2026 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Corporation Category)”, which is jointly selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. In addition, the following group companies also received certification.
■“2026 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Corporation Category)”
・PERSOL TEMPSTAFF
・PERSOL FIELD STAFF
・PERSOL BUSINESS EXPERT
・PERSOL BUSINESS PROCESS DESIGN
・PERSOL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
・PERSOL CROSS TECHNOLOGY
・PERSOL CAREER
・PERSOL AVC TECHNOLOGY
・MIIDAS
■“2026 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Small and Medium Enterprise Category)”
・PERSOL FACTORY PARTNERS

Excellence Award in the Platinum Career Awards

The efforts of the PERSOL Group were recognized at the 6th Platinum Career Awards sponsored by Mitsubishi Research Institute where we received the Excellence Award (the Creation through Independent Careers award) for the first time.

“DX Certification”

PERSOL HOLDINGS has obtained "DX Certification" based on the DX (Digital Transformation) certification system established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. PERSOL HOLDINGS' initiatives in DX, including vision formulation, DX promotion strategy, and system development, were recognized.

Selected as an excellent company in Cyber Index Enterprise Survey 2025

PERSOL HOLDINGS has been selected as an excellent company in the Information Technology Federation of Japan’s Cyber Index Enterprise Survey 2025 for its proactive initiatives to disseminate information and engage in cybersecurity.

Received Ratings in the 2025 PRIDE Index for LGBTQ Initiatives

The PRIDE Index is an evaluation indicator created by the private organization “work with Pride” with the objective of “realizing LGBTQ-inclusive workplaces in Japan that transcend the frameworks of companies, etc.” In the 2025 PRIDE Index, PERSOL DIVERS received Gold rating. PERSOL CAREER received Silver rating. In addition,
 PERSOL HOLDINGS and PERSOL TEMPSTAFF received Bronze ratings.

Certification as The Excellent Temporary Work Agencies Certification System

The Excellent Temporary Work Agencies Certification System is a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare program that certifies temporary staffing business operators that demonstrate excellence in areas such as supporting the career development of dispatched workers. PERSOL TEMPSTAFF、AVANTI STAFF, and TEMPSTAFF FORUM obtained certification as Excellent Worker Dispatching Business Operators under the program.

PERSOL TEMPSTAFF The Excellent Temporary Work Agencies 2101008(03) ／AVANTI STAFF The Excellent Temporary Work Agencies 2011002(03)／TEMPSTAFF FORUM The Excellent Temporary Work Agencies 2114008(03)
※ TEMPSTAFF FORUM is a non-consolidated company.

Eruboshi Certification

In the Eruboshi Certification program, the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare certifies companies that satisfy certain criteria under the Act on Promotion of Female Participation and Advancement in the Workplace as demonstrating excellence in their promotion of women’s participation and advancement.
PERSOL CAREER and PERSOL BUSINESS PROCESS DESIGN obtained the Eruboshi certification in recognition of its rate of retention of female employees and its percentage of women in managerial roles.

Certification Under Japan Sports Agency’s Sports Yell Company 2025

The Sports Yell Company program, run by the Japan Sports Agency, certifies companies that actively promote measures to improve employees’ health through sport. The PERSOL Group has some 80 active sports clubs that also interact online via the Group’s community website, "MINNA NO BUKATSU". The Group was certified under this program in recognition of its efforts to promote employees’ health by encouraging sports activities.