Takeda earns place in FTSE4Good Global Index

Takeda has been included in the FTSE Group's FTSE4Good Global Index, one of the leading socially responsible investment indices in the world.

The pharmaceutical company was listed in the ranking for the eighth consecutive year, thanks to its commitment to environmental management, climate change initiatives, human and labour rights, and anti-corruption.

Around 2,400 companies in 25 countries have been assessed for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Global Index, with 730 included in the most recent index.

In addition, Takeda has been included in the Morningstar Socially Responsible Investment Index since 2009 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index since 2010.

"As a pharmaceutical company committed to improving people's lives, Takeda will continue fulfilling its social responsibility as a global entity," said the company.

The business is currently attempting to expand its presence internationally as part of its medium-term growth plans, having agreed deals to purchase Nycomed and URL Pharma in the last year.