·In response to customer feedback, FTSE Blossom universe will be aligned with TOPIX constituent information

·Name of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index will be changed to FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index and FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

·To enable a smooth transition, the use of TOPIX constituent information will be applied from index rebalancing in December 2025

FTSE Russell, the global index provider, and JPX Market Innovation & Research Inc. (“JPXI”), a subsidiary of Japan Exchange Group (JPX), today announce a collaboration to align the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, with the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX).

In response to customer feedback, the longstanding FTSE Blossom universe will be aligned with TOPIX constituent information, which is established in Japan and overseas as a broad benchmark for Japanese stock prices. The collaboration will ensure the indices continue to facilitate ESG integration into the Japanese market.

As a result of the agreement, the name of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index will be changed to the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index and FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. All non-TOPIX constituents will become ineligible for the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index Series.

To enable a smooth transition, the use of TOPIX constituent information will be applied from  the December 2025  index rebalance.

Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, comments:

“We’re delighted to build on our collaboration with JPX to enhance the FTSE Blossom Japan indices. Since launch, the indices have been widely used by customers looking to integrate ESG risks and performance into their equity strategies. In response to customer feedback, this is an important product enhancement and the introduction of constituent information from TOPIX will ensure the indices continue to facilitate ESG integration into the Japanese market.”

Satoshi Futagi, President and CEO of JPX Market Innovation & Research, said:

 “We are pleased to be involved in enhancing the FTSE Blossom Japan Index series, a widely accepted sustainable index, by utilizing information from TOPIX, our flagship index representing Japanese stocks. TOPIX is an index with high functionality as a market benchmark for Japanese stocks, characterized by market representativeness and investability, with active trading of derivatives such as futures at the Osaka Exchange. Through this initiative, we expect that index investing based on indices focusing on corporate sustainability will become more widespread for Japanese stocks, leading to further development of the Japanese stock market through the strengthening of corporate sustainability initiatives.”

The FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series is designed to reflect the performance of Japanese companies that have chosen to actively demonstrate ESG activities. This is based on the proprietary FTSE Russell ESG Data Model, which uses a transparent methodology to assess a company's exposure and performance. The indexes are designed to incorporate ESG considerations without deviating significantly from the traditional market capitalisation-weighted benchmark. To minimise any industry or sector bias, the Blossom Index adopts an industry neutral approach, and the Blossom Sector Relative Index adopts a sector-neutral approach.

The FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series has been adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) in Japan since 2017 and has been the top performer among all Sustainable Indices mandated by the GPIF according to their latest ESG Report1. In addition, several ETFs tracking the FTSE Blossom Japan Index are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. 

1GPIF 2023 ESG Report, page 42