Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd. Received the highest rating of “Gold” for the third consecutive year in the “PRIDE Index 2024”, an indicator of LGBTQ+ initiatives in the workplaces of all six Coca-Cola system companies.

[Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd.] All six Coca-Cola system companies received the highest rating “Gold” for the third consecutive year in the “PRIDE Index 2024”, an indicator of LGBTQ initiatives in the workplace ​ Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: November 15, 2024 All six companies in the Coca-Cola system received the highest rating of “Gold” for the third consecutive year in the “PRIDE Index 2024,” an indicator of LGBTQ initiatives in the workplace. The Coca-Cola System (hereinafter referred to as “Coca-Cola Japan”) is comprised of Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Murat Ozgel, hereinafter referred to as “Coca-Cola Japan”) and five bottling companies nationwide. The Coca-Cola System” has been awarded the highest “Gold” certification (*1) for the third
consecutive year in the “PRIDE Index 2024”, which evaluates
initiatives related to LGBTQ in the workplace, by work with Pride, a general incorporated association. .
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The Coca-Cola system has set “respect for diversity (Inclusion)” as one of the pillars of its sustainability strategy, and is implementing various initiatives in the areas of “gender,” “age/generation,” “support for people with disabilities,” and “LGBTQ.” We are promoting it. Among these, in the area of ​​LGBTQ , all six companies in the Coca-Cola system will revise their work rules to accommodate same-sex partners (*2) in 2021, and in 2022 they will introduce basic explanations about LGBTQ , past history, and ally ( *3) We have introduced a “Handbook for LGBTQ Allies” company-wide, which compiles the knowledge necessary for achieving this goal, and are promoting awareness-raising activities inside and outside the company, such as making it available free of charge so that other companies and organizations can utilize it. I’m doing it. In addition to continuing to sponsor and exhibit booths at events such as Tokyo Rainbow Pride, in 2023 we will launch a national public interest incorporated association called “Marriage For All Japan”. In support of the action campaign “YES! FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY,” we conducted activities such as distributing the “Handbook for LGBTQ Allies” free of charge at joint booths set up at Pride parades across the country. I did. In addition to these efforts, we have continued to hold in-house study sessions, etc., which led us to obtain the “Gold” rating. The Coca-Cola system will continue to promote initiatives aimed at promoting understanding of LGBTQ people and creating a comfortable work environment through ongoing educational opportunities inside and outside the company. *1 This is the third consecutive year since 2022 that all six companies in the Coca-Cola system have received “Gold” certification. Coca-Cola Japan and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan have been awarded “Gold” certification for the fourth consecutive year since 2021. *2 Partners whose gender is the same on the family register. *3 The word ally comes from the English word ally, which means ally or ally, and refers to people who actively understand and support LGBTQ people, regardless of whether they themselves are a sexual minority or not. point. Coca ・ An example of Coke System’s common initiatives for LGBTQ people Participating in the “YES! FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY” campaign In May 2023, the Coca-Cola system is participating in the nationwide action campaign “YES! FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY” launched by the public interest incorporated association “Marriage For All Japan”. ”, we set up joint booths at pride parades across the country. At various booths, we handed out free copies of the “Handbook for LGBTQ Allies” and “Yes to Marriage Equality!” and Coca-Cola System collaboration postcards. In some areas, employees will also
participate in Pride Parade I also participated in the. “LGBTQ Introduction and free release of “Handbook for Allies” We have created a “Handbook for LGBTQ Allies,” which includes basic explanations about LGBTQ , its past history, and the knowledge necessary to become an ally, and will introduce it across all companies in the Coca-Cola system in July 2022. did. Additionally, the site was made available free of charge to all companies and organizations considering promoting understanding of LGBTQ people. It is also used within companies such as the Panasonic Group and QVC Japan. This handbook was produced under the supervision of Pride House Tokyo (Japan’s first large-scale comprehensive LGBTQ center).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/1735/979/1735-979-87d2f74c6de7c3825d3af33492a3e3cd-300×410.png Revised work rules to accommodate same-sex partners In May 2021, all six companies in the Coca-Cola system completed the development of welfare benefits and work regulations that accommodate same-sex partners, and are promoting the creation of a more comfortable working environment and a change in mindset. We have introduced and operated various systems for approximately 20,000 employees across the country working in the Coca-Cola system, so that same-sex partners other than legally married partners are treated equally as spouses and are able to take congratulatory and condolence leave and special leave. We provide an equal work environment to diverse employees. About the PRIDE index The “PRIDE Index” is an index developed by the general incorporated association work with Pride in 2016 with the aim of creating workplaces in Japan that are comfortable for LGBTQ people to work in, beyond the boundaries of companies and organizations. It is categorized into five evaluation indicators: Policy (declaration of conduct), Representation (community of those involved), Inspiration (awareness activities), Development (personnel systems and programs), and Engagement/Empowerment (social contribution and external relations activities). Awards will be given based on the points earned on the indicators. In 2021, based on the increasing role and presence of companies and organizations in promoting understanding and protecting the rights of LGBTQ people in Japanese society, we will work with the national government, local governments, academic institutions, NPOs/NGOs, etc. across sectors. A new “Rainbow” certification has been established to evaluate companies that promote collaboration. https://workwithpride.jp/pride-i/ About the Coca-Cola system in Japan The Coca-Cola System is the Japanese subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, and consists of Coca-Cola Japan, which supplies concentrate and plans and develops products, and five bottling companies nationwide (Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling, It consists of Michinoku Coca-Cola Bottling, Hokuriku Coca-Cola Bottling, and Okinawa Coca-Cola Bottling. The Coca-Cola system handles more than 40 carbonated and non-carbonated beverage brands in Japan, including Coca-Cola, the world’s most highly rated brand, as well as Fanta, Sprite, and more. In addition to global brands such as “Georgia”, “Aquarius”, “I Lohas”, and “Ayataka”, this includes brands developed for the Japanese market. The Coca-Cola System is committed to working tirelessly to build sustainable communities, reducing the environmental impact of our business activities, creating a safe and open work environment for our employees, and developing our business. We are committed to initiatives that promote economic development in local communities. Sustainability of the Coca-Cola system – About our efforts https://www.coca-cola.com/jp/ja/sustainability