Our group views DE&I not merely as ensuring diversity, but as a source of organizational capability that leverages the strengths of diverse individuals to generate new ideas, challenges, and co-creation. We strive to foster a corporate culture where each employee understands the importance of diversity and where diverse talents can thrive, while also promoting a workplace with high psychological safety. Furthermore, we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, religion, beliefs, gender, nationality, social status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics, or illness, and we actively promote the recruitment, development, and promotion of diverse talent.
*Priority issues
- Promoting women's participation in the workforce, employment of people with disabilities, globalization, and the active participation of senior human resources
- LGBTQ+ initiatives and promoting diverse work styles
Promotion of women's success
Regardless of gender, we are working to create an environment where every individual can demonstrate their abilities and individuality and thrive. In particular, to increase diversity in decision-making positions, we are supporting the development and promotion of women and career development, and working to increase the percentage of female managers. We also support employees in taking and returning from childcare leave, and have established systems tailored to different life stages, such as free gynecological examinations and caregiving leave, to help employees balance work and life. Our mother factory, the Ueno Techno Center (Iga City, Mie Prefecture), has a childcare facility for employees, creating an environment where employees can continue to work with peace of mind.
Changes in the ratio of female managers
Global Human Resources
We are creating an environment where diverse talent from different countries, regions, cultures, and areas of expertise can thrive while leveraging their respective strengths. Of our 9,292 consolidated employees in the Group, approximately 68% work outside of Japan (as of March 2026). Employees in each country and region, including Japan, understand the values, lifestyles, and preferences of local consumers, leading to the provision of locally rooted products and services. Furthermore, through daily collaboration across countries and regions, and through cooperation between group companies, we leverage each other's knowledge and expertise to create synergy and new value.
LGBTQ+ Initiatives
To promote a culture of well-being that recognizes and respects the diversity of our employees, we introduced a "a same-sex partnership registration system" in January 2022. Same-sex partners are eligible for special leave, childcare leave regulations, family care leave regulations, congratulatory and condolence payment regulations, and access to company resorts. They can also designate their same-sex partner when receiving the company's unique survivor benefits. In September 2024, we formulated "Guidelines for Action Regarding Diversity of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" and disseminated them to all executives and employees. Furthermore, we obtained Silver certification in the "PRIDE Index 2025," an evaluation index for workplace LGBTQ+ initiatives formulated by the general incorporated association work with Pride.
In addition, we make compliance-related video training, case studies, and incident reports available to all employees on our company intranet. Furthermore, we encourage our recruitment and HR-related staff to attend external training to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ and SOGI. Moving forward, we will continue to develop a workplace environment and consider systems that enable all people, including LGBTQ+ individuals, to thrive, and we will actively engage in employee awareness activities.
About the design of the rainbow heart logo
Hearts spread empathy and respect. Based on the corporate slogan "Moving the Heart" the heart motif design visually expresses support for and inclusive attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community. The warmth and strength symbolized by the heart embodies the company's sense of mission and spirit of compassion, and shows its stance of accepting LGBTQ+ diversity and moving forward with empathy and respect.
Employment of persons with disabilities
We are promoting the creation of an environment where all employees, regardless of whether they have a disability, can maximize their individual capabilities. We are creating employment opportunities by utilizing satellite offices tailored to individual characteristics and expanding job categories with an emphasis on individual growth. We are also working to foster a corporate culture that enhances psychological safety for each employee by communicating inclusive initiatives within the company.