Selected as a Nadeshiko Brand

In 2020, for the second consecutive year, AGC was selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange as a Nadeshiko Brand for being a company that excels in promoting the advancement of women.

Certified in 2021 as a “White 500” Company

AGC was recognized as a “White 500” company for the second consecutive year under the 2021 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program, organized by the METI and Nippon Kenko Kaigi, in recognition of its efforts to strategically implement health management for employees. In addition, AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co., Ltd., was recognized under the Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization Program.

Commended in the NIKKEI Smart Work Awards 2021

AGC received the Special Jury Prize in the NIKKEI Smart Work Awards 2021, organized by Nikkei Inc. Excellent companies that will lead the next generation are selected for these awards following a comprehensive evaluation of initiatives aimed at utilizing human resources, innovation capabilities, and market development capabilities.

EcoVadis Supplier Evaluations

PLATINUM rated for the Kashima plant and AGC Pharma Chemicals Europe.Highly rated in several other domestic and international locations.

Awarded the Highest Governance Rating by ISS

AGC was awarded a QualityScore of 1, the highest possible rating, in each of the categories for Board of Directors’ composition, executive compensation, shareholder rights, and auditing and risk management in the 2021 governance assessment conducted by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), an advisory company for exercising voting rights.

Selected as One of the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators

AGC was selected for the sixth time and the fourth consecutive year among the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators, as determined by Clarivate plc (headquartered in the United States). This global information services company analyzes intellectual property trends based on its own patent data to select the 100 most innovative companies and research institutions in the world.