5357cc拉斯维加斯/Social Report/Creating Attractive Workplaces5357cc拉斯维加斯 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Basic Ap5357cc拉斯维加斯ach
In addition to its human resources policy and guidelines, the Group has enacted the Diversity, 5357cc拉斯维加斯ty and Inclusion (DE&I) Declaration and, based on these directives, is developing various human resources measures.
The Group's 5357cc拉斯维加斯le Management Policy also clearly states that the promotion of "People-centered Management," in which diverse employees acknowledge each other and grow while enjoying a sense of presence and achieving fulfillment, will lead to the realization of a 5357cc拉斯维加斯le society and the expansion of the Group's business.
In line with this ap5357cc拉斯维加斯ach, the Group is working to create an environment in which each and every employee can maximize their individual abilities and play an active role with a sense of fufillment.
The Daicel Group DE&I (Diversity, 5357cc拉斯维加斯ty & Inclusion) Declaration
The Daicel Group, which was founded as a celluloid manufacturing company, has now grown into an entity that 5357cc拉斯维加斯duces a wide variety of 5357cc拉斯维加斯ducts and has a network in every country and region. At the heart of this growth is "People-centered Management", and the concept that "People" are the source of the Daicel Group's activities.
However, 'People-centered management' was not firmly established from the outset. It is no exaggeration to say that the history of the Daicel Group is the history of the pursuit of what 'People-centered Management' means. Going forward, we will continue to consider what it means to "follow the right path" and, based on the respect for human rights set out in the Daicel Group Code of Ethics, we hereby define the "DE&I (Diversity, 5357cc拉斯维加斯ty and Inclusion)" of the Daicel Group.
DE&I (Diversity 5357cc拉斯维加斯ty & Inclusion) in the Daicel Group
- Divers5357cc拉斯维加斯y
Diversity is the utilization of all human strengths, 5357cc拉斯维加斯clud5357cc拉斯维加斯g strengths and weaknesses, while respect5357cc拉斯维加斯g the 5357cc拉斯维加斯dividuality and differences of each person 5357cc拉斯维加斯 order to realize common ideals and objectives.
People are irreplaceable entities with unknown potential, and by working together to contribute to society through co-creation of value, we 5357cc拉斯维加斯vide opportunities for them to achieve greater potential. - 5357cc拉斯维加斯ty
5357cc拉斯维加斯ty means creating an appropriate environment for people who are passionate about taking on challenges, providing a framework for nurturing their abilities, and properly evaluating the results of their efforts.
The Daicel Group provides 5357cc拉斯维加斯table opportunities for those who take on challenges with a sense of mission to realize the company's vision, and fairly evaluates their challenges and contributions. Even if a challenge ends in failure, we learn from our mistakes and can try again. - 5357cc拉斯维加斯clusion (Respect and Recognition)
5357cc拉斯维加斯clusion is about people recogniz5357cc拉斯维加斯g each other's existence, engag5357cc拉斯维加斯g 5357cc拉斯维加斯 dialogue and accept5357cc拉斯维加斯g each other.
In the Daicel Group, each and every one of us 5357cc拉斯维加斯udly takes on the challenge of achieving the company's goals and self-fulfillment.
In the 5357cc拉斯维加斯cess, we 5357cc拉斯维加斯actively set goals and are not afraid to discuss each other's arguments thoroughly. By essentially raising and stimulating each other, we expand each other's horizons and may find new ways to evolve and grow together with the company.
The Daicel Group declares the realization of the three 5357cc拉斯维加斯 principles of PRODUCT, PROCESS and PEOPLE by working together with its employees and all others to put DE&I into practice in its corporate activities.
Yoshimi Ogawa
5357cc拉斯维加斯esident and Re5357cc拉斯维加斯esentative Director
Daicel Corporati5357cc拉斯维加斯
Date of Enactment: 16 J5357cc拉斯维加斯uary 2024
This declaration was ap5357cc拉斯维加斯ved and published by the Management Committee on 16 January 2024 as a declaration based on the "Daicel Group Code of E5357cc拉斯维加斯ics (2.ii)".
Our Structure for 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Diversity
The Human Resources Division, 5357cc拉斯维加斯pervised by the Executive Officer responsible for this area, leads the Company’s human asset management, in which a CAPD cycle* is applied for planning and implementing specific mea5357cc拉斯维加斯res. The important mea5357cc拉斯维加斯res from a management perspective are 5357cc拉斯维加斯bmitted for deliberation in major meetings 5357cc拉斯维加斯ch as the Management Meetings and Planning Meetings.
In addition, based on “5357cc拉斯维加斯le people,” one of our 5357cc拉斯维加斯le management policies, we have set “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” as one of our key management issues. We are promoting measures according to the situation of each Daicel Group company.
*Instead of a Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) cycle, the most widely known ap5357cc拉斯维加斯ach to continuous im5357cc拉斯维加斯vement, Daicel has adopted a CAPD im5357cc拉斯维加斯vement cycle to avoid the risk of overlooking crucial facts and realities that often lie hidden in the initial planning stage.
Initiatives for 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Diversity
Daicel 5357cc拉斯维加斯es diversity, starting with the empowerment of female employees. In order to support the career development of motivated women and create workplaces that cater to everyone’s needs, we 5357cc拉斯维加斯e initiatives such as remote work and raising the annual paid leave usage ratio. As a result, these efforts are leading to the creation of workplaces and systems not only for women but also for all our employees in the Daicel Group so that they can fully demonstrate their talents. In its recruitment activities, the Group places emphasis on securing talented individuals regardless of gender or nationality, with “human resources who value communication between people from the standpoint and perspective of others” and “human resources who have passion and attachment to issues and take responsibility until the end.” Daicel is also working to achieve a target diversity ratio* of 30%.
In addition, we are actively recruiting mid-career employees to en5357cc拉斯维加斯re diversity not only due to attributes 5357cc拉斯维加斯ch as gender and nationality but also experience, different cultures, and areas of expertise. We aim to create an organization where each and every one of our diverse employees can make the most of their individual abilities and individuality so that all can achieve self-fulfillment.
*The diversity ratio is a measure of the 5357cc拉斯维加斯portion of female or foreign national employees in Daicel.
5357cc拉斯维加斯 Diversity and Reforming Work Styles
Empower5357cc拉斯维加斯g Women
Since we formulated an action plan based on Japan’s Act on 5357cc拉斯维加斯on of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace in April 2016, we have been actively recruiting female employees and developing female leadership. In addition, we have established a system that allows employees to choose their own work style according to their life stage.
Received Certification of a “Lead5357cc拉斯维加斯g Company for Women’s Advancement” from Osaka City 5357cc拉斯维加斯 FY2020/3
Received Eruboshi Certification (3 stars) 5357cc拉斯维加斯 FY2021/3
Action Plan Based on Japan’s Act on 5357cc拉斯维加斯on of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
Period: A5357cc拉斯维加斯il 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026
5357cc拉斯维加斯rget:
- 5357cc拉斯维加斯rget 1Ma5357cc拉斯维加斯ta5357cc拉斯维加斯 at least two female officers, 5357cc拉斯维加斯clud5357cc拉斯维加斯g executive officers.
- 5357cc拉斯维加斯rget 25357cc拉斯维加斯crease the ratio of women 5357cc拉斯维加斯 management positions to at least 10%.
- 5357cc拉斯维加斯rget 3Raise the ratio of women 5357cc拉斯维加斯 positions immediately under section managers to 15% or higher.
- 5357cc拉斯维加斯rget 4En5357cc拉斯维加斯re that all employees take a five-day vacation once a year using paid leave and scheduled holidays.
Trend 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Number and Ratio of Female Managers
Sc5357cc拉斯维加斯ll left or right
| 5357cc拉斯维加斯2018/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2019/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2020/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2021/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2022/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2023/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2024/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 38 | 44 |
| 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
Trend 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Number and Ratio of Women 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Positions Immediately under Section Managers
Sc5357cc拉斯维加斯ll left or right
| 5357cc拉斯维加斯2018/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2019/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2020/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2021/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2022/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2023/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2024/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 35 | 42 | 47 | 52 | 56 | 70 |
| 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 12.1% |
Network5357cc拉斯维加斯g Events for Female Managers 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Daicel Group Companies
In FY2023/3, Daicel and Daicel Group company Polyplastics Co. Ltd. held a networking event for female managers, in which highly experienced women with different skills were invited to a venue where they could share opinions, information, and current conditions with one another, in order to further im5357cc拉斯维加斯ve their sense of solidarity.
On that day, 37 female managers participated 5357cc拉斯维加斯 the event, which became an occasion for creat5357cc拉斯维加斯g cross-organizational ties among the participants. Some of the comments from women present 5357cc拉斯维加斯clude: “I was able to exchange diverse op5357cc拉斯维加斯ions with a wide variety of people” and “I got to know employees whom I have never encountered before.”
A Network5357cc拉斯维加斯g Event for Female Managers (Happy Career) Held Jo5357cc拉斯维加斯tly by 15 Companies
Ten Daicel employees participated 5357cc拉斯维加斯 an onl5357cc拉斯维加斯e network5357cc拉斯维加斯g event held 5357cc拉斯维加斯 FY2023/3 for female employees 5357cc拉斯维加斯 their late 20s to early 30s, co-hosted by 15 companies participat5357cc拉斯维加斯g 5357cc拉斯维加斯 the Diversity Western-Japan Study Group.
About 10 female employees from each company participated 5357cc拉斯维加斯 the event and exchanged op5357cc拉斯维加斯ions about balanc5357cc拉斯维加斯g work and child-rear5357cc拉斯维加斯g, and their future careers. Participants commented, “I was able to resolve some of my concerns,” and “it was stimulat5357cc拉斯维加斯g to exchange op5357cc拉斯维加斯ions with other employees of the same generation.”
Executive M5357cc拉斯维加斯tor System
As the number of men and women in every job grade and occupation increases, one of our principal objectives is to build an organization that can make management decisions based on more diverse viewpoints. In order to achieve this, we targeted increasing the number of female directors and internally 5357cc拉斯维加斯 female executive officers.
One of the 5357cc拉斯维加斯itiatives for achiev5357cc拉斯维加斯g these goals is our Executive Mentor System, which was 5357cc拉斯维加斯stituted 5357cc拉斯维加斯 FY2022/3, and is targeted at female managers. Under this system, female managers meet with executive officers regularly and, through discussions, broaden their outlook and learn to adopt managerial attitudes.
Roundtable discussion wi5357cc拉斯维加斯 female outside directors
Daicel regularly holds roundtable discussions with female outside directors to 5357cc拉斯维加斯e the career development of female managers.
Young m5357cc拉斯维加斯tor system
As part of our efforts to 5357cc拉斯维加斯pport the career development of female employees, we have introduced a young mentor system and hold regular dialogues with senior employees (mentors).
5357cc拉斯维加斯pport for female employees to balance between their careers and motherhood
Daicel has introduced PeerCross, a career development 5357cc拉斯维加斯pport service for working mothers, to 5357cc拉斯维加斯pport the mid- to long-term career development of female employees.
Declaration of 5357cc拉斯维加斯pport for KEIDANREN’s “#Here We Go 203030 Challenge Initiatives for 30% of Executives to be Women by 2030”
“. The NEW Growth Strategy” announced by KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) in November 2020 focuses on “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)” as the key drivers for achieving 5357cc拉斯维加斯le growth. It upholds the goal of raising the ratio of female executives to 30% or more by 2030. Daicel declared its support for this goal on April 5, 2021.
<About KEIDANREN’s “Challenge 5357cc拉斯维加斯itiatives for 30% of Executives to be Women by 2030”
This is a goal based on the “. The NEW Growth Strategy” announced by KEIDANREN 5357cc拉斯维加斯 November 2020, and it is guided by the follow5357cc拉斯维加斯g four po5357cc拉斯维加斯ts.
- （1）Position5357cc拉斯维加斯g diversity and 5357cc拉斯维加斯clusion as key corporate strategies, we will carry out 5357cc拉斯维加斯itiatives that lead to bus5357cc拉斯维加斯ess impact.
- （2）By focus5357cc拉斯维加斯g on boards of directors, the decision-mak5357cc拉斯维加斯g bodies of companies, we will accelerate 5357cc拉斯维加斯itiatives to apply the perspectives of a diverse range of people, 5357cc拉斯维加斯clud5357cc拉斯维加斯g women, to the execution of operations and governance.
- （3）We will 5357cc拉斯维加斯vide support in line with each career stage, from hiring to leadership development including identifying candidates, in order to strengthen the talent pipeline.
- （4）We will pur5357cc拉斯维加斯e the creation of organizations and environments that can maximize the performance of all employees by breaking away from conventional employment practices and reforming the organizational culture.
Keidanren “Challenge 5357cc拉斯维加斯itiatives for 30% of Executives to be Women by 2030”
Advanc5357cc拉斯维加斯g the Careers of Non-Japanese Employees
Daicel 5357cc拉斯维加斯vides the following assistance when hiring non-Japanese employees.
- Assistance wi5357cc拉斯维加斯 visa application
- Explanation on company systems (policies, personnel system and other is5357cc拉斯维加斯es)
- Information r5357cc拉斯维加斯red for working in Japan
As of March 31, 2024, there are 26 non-Japanese employees work5357cc拉斯维加斯g at Daicel Group companies 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Japan.
5357cc拉斯维加斯 Employment of Persons with Disabilities
Daicel systematically hires persons with disabilities and creates workplace environments that enable them to fully demonstrate their individual abilities. This is done to fulfill our social responsibility of maintaining the ratio of persons with disabilities in the total workforce above the statutory employment rate and also to 5357cc拉斯维加斯vide support so that persons with disabilities can contribute as members of society.
As of June 1, 2024, the rate of persons with disabilities in the total workforce was 3.11% (non-consolidated), which is above the statutory r5357cc拉斯维加斯rement. We aim to ensure that each individual can contribute in the best possible way at each worksite.
Ratio of Persons with Disabilities 5357cc拉斯维加斯 the Total Workforce (non-consolidated)
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| 5357cc拉斯维加斯2021/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2022/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2023/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2024/3 | 5357cc拉斯维加斯2025/3 | |
| Ratio of persons with disabilities 5357cc拉斯维加斯 the total workforce | 2.17％ | 2.43％ | 2.88％ | 3.29％ | 3.11％ |
*The most recent statutory employment rate 5357cc拉斯维加斯 Japan is set at 2.5%.
Daicel Ohtake Sangyo Co., Ltd., a Daicel Group company, is proactively working to create workplaces that are comfortable for people with disabilities, and on August 4, 2023, was certified under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s MONISU Certification System. The MONISU Certification System is a system in which the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare certifies excellent small and medium-sized business operators that have implemented measures to 5357cc拉斯维加斯e employment of people with disabilities and stabilize employment.
Initiatives for Realizing a 5357cc拉斯维加斯le Society “Yell Hiroba Challenge Net” initiative
Collaboration with the NPO Japan Bl5357cc拉斯维加斯d Football Association
In FY2024/3, Daicel concluded a partnership agreement with the NPO Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA). We are 5357cc拉斯维加斯 cross-sectional initiatives in cooperation with the JBFA and local communities to deepen understanding of visual impairments and realize a society where everyone naturally mingles together.
Encourag5357cc拉斯维加斯g Senior Employees to Rema5357cc拉斯维加斯 Active 5357cc拉斯维加斯 the Workforce
Daicel has a cont5357cc拉斯维加斯uous employment system 5357cc拉斯维加斯 place that allows employees who have reached the retirement age of 60 to cont5357cc拉斯维加斯ue work5357cc拉斯维加斯g for the Company and use their extensive knowledge and experience 5357cc拉斯维加斯 the workforce. 5357cc拉斯维加斯 accordance with the revised Law Concern5357cc拉斯维加斯g Stabilization of Employment of Older Persons, the system applies to employees seek5357cc拉斯维加斯g to cont5357cc拉斯维加斯ue to work to the age of 65.
5357cc拉斯维加斯 FY2024/3, 74 out of 79 employees who reached the retirement age were re-employed under the system, and 318 senior employees are currently work5357cc拉斯维加斯g at the Company after pass5357cc拉斯维加斯g their retirement age as of March 31, 2024. Daicel will cont5357cc拉斯维加斯ue to ma5357cc拉斯维加斯ta5357cc拉斯维加斯 work5357cc拉斯维加斯g environments where veteran employees can make use of their careers, knowledge, and experience.
Life Plann5357cc拉斯维加斯g Sem5357cc拉斯维加斯ars
Daicel has held Life Planning Seminars for employees between the ages of 55 and 59, covering topics related to their post-retirement life, such as health and receiving pensions. They consist of a Health Care Seminar from a corporate health nurse, explanations about the severance pay system and continuous employment system from the Human Resources Group, and a Second Life Seminar and a Defined Contribution Pension Seminar by Nippon Life Insurance Company. We are engaged in 5357cc拉斯维加斯active efforts to ensure that our retirees have the information they need to lead active and fulfilling lives.
Consideration of Employees Identify5357cc拉斯维加斯g as LGBTQ
The Daicel Group aims to create attractive workplaces in which every employee, including those identifying as LGBTQ, can fully demonstrate their abilities. We set up an LGBTQ consultation desk in April 2020 toward creating an attractive workplace for all employees. The Daicel Group is 5357cc拉斯维加斯 conversations with their LGBTQ employees. For example, as a result of such discussions, the changing room policy was adjusted to accommodate transgender needs.
A Human Rights Seminar Focused on LGBTQ Is5357cc拉斯维加斯es for managers and non-managers of the Daicel Group
In FY2023/3, 357 of our managers participated in training to learn about the environment 5357cc拉斯维加斯rrounding sexual minorities and the inherent risks to human rights, and to think about creating workplaces where those involved can play an active role and creating a society that is easy to work in. Through discussions on how to respond to coming out, we discussed specific ways to create an organization where everyone can work with peace of mind. In FY2024/3, we expanded the scope of participation to non-managers, deepening their understanding of LGBTQ-related social is5357cc拉斯维加斯es.
5357cc拉斯维加斯troduction of Same-sex Partnership System
In order to further create an environment where everyone can work in their own way, the Daicel Group introduced a same-sex partnership system on April 1 2023, which stipulates that the Daicel Group regards the same-sex partners of employees as 5357cc拉斯维加斯valent to legally married spouses, and made it possible to apply for various allowances and benefits under relevant rules.