UACJ Wins First Place in Steel and Non-Ferrous Metal Category of 2025 Awards for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure for Second Consecutive Year
—Highly Recognized for Attitude to Investor Relations and ESG Disclosure—
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UACJ Corporation (head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President: Shinji Tanaka) is honored to have been selected for the first place in the steel and non-ferrous metal category of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan's 2025 Awards for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure, a recognition granted by securities analysts through the association's evaluation program. This is our second consecutive year ranking first, following last year’s award. This year, we earned high marks particularly for management's attitude toward investor relations and management's position on ESG initiatives.
This evaluation program, in its 31st this year, has been held annually since fiscal year 1995 to promote and enhance the quality and fairness of corporate disclosure. The Corporate Disclosure Study Group, established by the Securities Analysts Association of Japan, evaluates the quality, quantity, and timing of corporate disclosures based on the five criteria: i) management's attitude toward investor relations, the function of the investor relations department, and the fundamental approach to investor relations; ii) disclosures in briefings, interviews, and presentation materials, etc.; iii) fair disclosure; iv) disclosure of ESG-related information; and v) voluntary disclosure of information tailored to each industry's circumstances.
Regarding management's attitude toward investor relations, we were commended for our proactive approach to investor relations, even following a change in top management, consistent and well-designed events, and active engagement in dialogue with the market. Additionally, our management's position on ESG initiatives was recognized for disclosing qualitative and quantitative information on the company's decarbonization roadmap and related efforts, and for demonstrating its relevance to enhancing corporate value. We also received praise for disclosing qualitative and quantitative information on social contributions, human capital, human rights risks, and occupational safety and health, among other areas.
Looking ahead, UACJ remains committed to actively expanding opportunities for dialogue with our stakeholders and enhancing the quality and quantity of our information disclosure. Through these efforts, we will foster a deeper understanding of our medium- to long-term management strategies and business activities while striving to increase our corporate value.
About UACJ Corporation
UACJ Corporation is an integrated aluminum manufacturer doing business globally. Under the slogan “Aluminum lightens the world,” we aim to contribute to the realization of a sustainable and prosperous society through technology that harnesses the power of materials.
We supply aluminum sheet, foil, extrusions, castings, forgings, and processed products for a wide range of fields including beverage cans, automobiles, IT equipment, air conditioning, aerospace, and defense. With over 125 years of experience in aluminum rolling, UACJ supports both daily life and industry through its materials. The Group also promotes aluminum recycling across a variety of domains to help build a circular economy.
The Company posted consolidated net sales of ¥998.8 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and the UACJ Group currently employs about 10,200 people around the world.