JERA was created through the consolidation of the fuel and thermal power departments of the Tokyo Electric Power Company and the Chubu Electric Power Company. The company was established with the concurrent aims of creating an energy company capable of competing in the global energy market and providing a stable supply of globally competitive energy, all while increasing corporate value.

JERA’s mission is “to provide cutting-edge solutions to the world’s energy issues”, which requires unprecedented ideas—therefore making diversity in its human resources essential.

In their chapter, JERA leaders emphasize their commitment to advancing minorities and outline strategies for embedding diversity and inclusion so deeply within the company culture that the term “D&I” soon becomes unnecessary.

“I believe that by turning our minority status into an asset, by leveraging our own characteristics and those of the people around us, we can open up new paths to a better future for our businesses and society.”

Angela Yuen, Deputy General Counsel (Global Legal, Tech & Innovation)

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Diversity & Inclusion Page

As the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services, Kyndryl is committed to the health and continuous improvement of the vital systems at the heart of the digital economy. With our partners and thousands of customers worldwide, we co-create solutions to help enterprises reach their peak digital performance.

Kyndryl as an organization has no tangible products, so they believe that the value they deliver is the sum of the strengths of each of their employees, and therefore place the highest value on people. In their chapter they share their approaches and initiatives for centering their DEI efforts around their employees.

”I believe that an inclusive environment, not just in a company but everywhere, is about how many options are available and how we can choose between them.”

Kinoshita Satomi, POD Strategy

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Manulife Life Insurance is a member of Manulife Financial Corporation (Manulife), one of the world’s leading financial services groups, founded in Canada in 1887. The Group provides comprehensive solutions to its customers by leveraging the Group’s long history, stable track record, and the strengths of a global company.

Manulife is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that plays an important role in fostering innovation and growth, both individually and as a company. This is considered necessary to meet the needs of a diverse customer base.

In “Together, We Accelerate”, Manulife shares how DEI initiatives help them to develop better products and reach new communities and discloses their strategies to best support their employees.

“I believe it is very important for people from all walks of life to work together. As a company, we can make a positive change from the activities of our own employees, which will lead to a movement in society as a whole. As Manulife Life Insurance Company, we will continue to make efforts for a world where everyone can shine.”

Hiroyuki Tonoike
Senior Managing Corporate Officer, Chief Distribution Officer

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Career Page

Since its founding in 1933, Nissan Motor Corporation has been passionate about creating innovative technologies and products driven by our DNA of “Dare to do what others don’t.” This daring spirit has inspired Nissan and generations of its employees to push the boundaries of innovation – enriching people’s lives with thrilling journeys and pioneering technology to create a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.

Nissan believes that within diversity, equity and inclusion, guiding statistics and numerical targets are only a byproduct, and that what they should really focus on is everyday actions and awareness.

In “Together, We Accelerate”, they share their experiences and approach to fostering DEI from incorporating it in the company’s statements and guidelines to respecting different views in daily communications and taking proactive actions with ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to make Nissan a great place to work.

“I feel that new ideas and the values we want to realize are precisely those that are created and refined by learning about diverse values. The first step towards this is to know that different values exist, to understand the people you are working with and to communicate with them.”

Maya Ikenouchi, Chief Product Specialist, Product Planning Division

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DEI Page

Ridgelinez is a professional service company offering consulting, technology and full range of DX services to clients across a broad range of industries with leading capabilities in digital. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for all change leaders, our clients, people, partners and communities.

At Ridgelinez, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a key part of their management strategy, which is also marked by establishment of a D&I Promotion Office directly under the CEO.

In “Together, We Accelerate”, Ridgelinez shares how their data-driven strategy increased the number of their female leaders and improved their employee engagement, as well as discusses some key strategies for making sure DEI is top of mind for each employee.

“In day-to-day work and recruitment decisions, unconscious bias may be limiting the activities and potential of diverse talent. By recognising and accepting this, it is important to foster an inclusive mindset and expand opportunities for people with diverse talents.”

TOSHIYA IMAI, Representative Director & CEO

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DEI Page