| Invested through |
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| Asset Classes | Listed equity |
| Impact strategy | Impact Equities and Bonds |
| Bloomberg ticker | 4204 JP |
| ISIN code | JP3419400001 |
| Industry group | Materials |
| Aligned with SDGs |
Sekisui Chemical builds and sells unit residential houses in addition to parcels of land. The company also manufactures and sells polyvinyl chloride and other plastic products used in, for instance, drainage pipes and bathtubs. Moreover, the company is engaged in the production and sale of high performance plastic films, tapes and sheets.
Investment rationale
Sekisui Chemical develops and manufactures a wide variety of products ranging from prefabricated houses, high performance materials for mobility and social infrastructure to medical products. Over 60% of revenues of Sekisui Chemical contribute to sustainable solutions with products that contribute to energy saving, renewable energy, health and safety, water use reduction, and efficient use of materials.
- In Residential, 95% of newly constructed houses are Zero Energy Houses (ZEH).
- Water-saving products, heat- and fire-resistant building materials and railroad materials are produced in
Advanced Lifeline.
- In Innovative Mobility, Sekisui Chemical produces a variety of materials used in batteries and solar panels,
interlayer films for glass for heat insulation of car and building windows, ultra-strong and fire-resistant
materials for cars, trains and airplanes.
- Life Science is developing diagnostic reagents and manufactures drugs and medicines.
Sekisui Chemical fits with the Sustainable Mobility & Infrastructure and the Prosperous & Healthy People themes. The company aims to have 100% of its revenues contributing to sustainable solutions by 2030.