TAKEFUJI CORPORATION   15-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 8-chome,Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8654 Japan August 15, 2005 For release    Immediately Representative Hikaru Kondo, President Contact Investor Relations Tel: 81-3-3365-8011 Fax: 81-3-3365-8070 Stock Code No. 8564 TYOSE Takefuji Stock has been updated as the FTSE4 Good Index The global index of SRI (Socially Responsible Investment)   Takefuji Corporation (" the Company") is pleased to announce that it has again met the FTSE4Good criteria created by "FTSE International Limited" *1 as FTSE4Good Global Index *2 in recent review, and has received the formal notice as well as the certificate of membership in August 2005.   "FTSE4Good Global Index" is one of the most influential and international indexes to select reliable companies filling their social responsibilities. Therefore, as being selected in FTSE4Good Global Index, companies should meet required criteria in those three areas below; 1) Initiatives for environmental preservation, 2) Working towards ethical code, stable employment and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities, and 3) Up-holding and supporting universal human rights.   "FTSE4Good Global Index" has been recognized as important stock-selection criteria for socially responsible investors who are much interested in corporate social responsibility and sustainability.   FTSE reviews the issues that make up the index semi-annually in March and September, and currently 750 companies (incl. 184 Japanese companies) are selected.   The Company has been registered with the index since March 2002. We believe with a lot of appreciation that to remain preferable Takefuji for the index shows that CSR activities we have been conducting to express our "Sincere Gratitude" to the society, which has supported us and helped our growth, are objectively recognized. The Company intends to improve its considerable CSR management furthermore for our customers, stakeholders, business partners, local residents and employees. *1 FTSE International Limited   The company co-owned by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange established in 1995 as the world's leading stock/bond index provider of choice for the global investors. *2 FFTSE4Good Global Index   The index launched in July 2001. It excludes companies in the following industries; Tobacco Producers, Manufacturing either parts for, or whole, nuclear weapons systems, Manufacturing whole weapons system, Owners or operators of nuclear power stations, Companies involved in the extraction or processing of uranium. Companies that passed its criteria are highly appreciated from the viewpoints of environmental preservation activities, sociality and protection of human rights. Certificate of Membership  ( PDF : 72.8 KB) Back by Takefuji co.