LGBTQ+ | Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.

As is stated in the Basic Policy on Human Resources Management and the Basic Policy on Procurement, the Company regards discrimination and harassment against sexual minorities (LGBTQ+) as a serious violation of human rights. We recognize that it is our corporate social responsibility to cultivate a corporate culture that recognizes and respects diversity among people, regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI), and to create a workplace environment where each employee can fully demonstrate their skills and abilities; we are continuously implementing initiatives to achieve this.

PRIDE Index

The PRIDE Index was formulated by the nonprofit group “work with Pride.” It is Japan’s first workplace index to evaluate initiatives for LGBTQ+ and other sexual minorities. The Company acquired Bronze certification in the PRIDE Index 2022.

Reference: News “The Company acquires Bronze Certification in the PRIDE Index 2022” (November 21, 2022)

Ally Sticker and PC Screen Wallpaper
Distributed to All Employees

The Company supports people who identify as the sexual minority of LGBTQ+. In order to increase the number of Ally (LGBTQ+ supporters), we have distributed Ally stickers to all employees, and sent out data that can be used as a PC screen wallpaper. Many employees are using the Ally sticker to show their empathy and advocacy of efforts to eliminate discrimination and to encourage a better understanding of LGBTQ+ people.

Implementation of Internal Training

LGBTQ+ in the Workplace
–Aiming for a Workplace Where Everyone Can Work Freely and Fully –

In December 2022, we invited lecturers from the certified specified nonprofit organization ReBit to conduct training on how to encourage a better understanding of LGBTQ+ people and how to respond when an employee comes out. This training was for the Human Resources Development Division and Management Division, which are assumed to be the divisions handling the hiring of employees and opportunities for LGBTQ+ people to come out.
The participants learnt about the importance of initiatives to encourage a better understanding of LGBTQ+ people both within and outside the workplace. The training focused on basic knowledge of the four elements of sexuality (gender identity, biological gender, sexual orientation, sexual expression) and SOGI harassment (discriminatory speech and actions and ridicule in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity, and harassing behavior), with the major theme of how to respect the sexuality of all people as a human right.