Diversity and Inclusion and the Active Participation of Diverse Talent
First written in FY2023. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2026.
80 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The company continues initiatives based on the characteristics of its business operations, including establishing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Promotion Committee as a subcommittee to promote "Iwatsuka-style human capital development" set out in the medium-term management plan.」
The company established a Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Committee, linking women's advancement, employment of people with disabilities and support for older employees to human capital development under the medium-term plan. The employment rate for people with disabilities was 2.98% in fiscal 2025, with a target of at least 3% in fiscal 2027. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of women serving as section chiefs in fiscal 2024 was 5, but including the managers appointed, the publicly stated target of 6 has been reached.」
Regarding women's advancement, the company states that the 2 female managers and 5 female section chiefs at the end of fiscal 2024 together reached the publicly stated target of 6. The employment rate for people with disabilities of 3.18% and the reemployment program utilization rate of 100% were also within target ranges. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「To support the company's sustainable growth, we recruit and develop diverse talent in terms of experience, skills and attributes. We are undertaking the following initiatives to create an environment in which employees can play an active role with a high level of commitment regardless of gender, whether they joined mid-career, age or nationality.」
For the first time, the company has systematically disclosed diversity and inclusion, including women's advancement, employment of people with disabilities and the active participation of older employees, as a standalone human capital initiative. Targets include 6 women in section-chief positions, an employment rate for people with disabilities of at least 3%, and a 100% reemployment program utilization rate.