Press release
- TBM
Declaration of Action on International Women's Day to Strengthen D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) Initiatives
TBM Co., Ltd., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, hereinafter referred to as TBM) will announce IWD2021 on March 8, 2021 (Monday), "International Women's Day (hereinafter referred to as IWD)". We are pleased to inform you that we have implemented a declaration of action based on the theme of “#ChooseToChallenge”. We will further strengthen our efforts based on the theme of TBM's "Diversity & Inclusion" (hereinafter referred to as D&I), "Diverse members understand and respect each other, and create the future we want to advance through innovation with our partners." .
■ D&I initiatives to date
For TBM to take on global challenges, it is essential to create an organization that respects diversity and has strengths. In order to increase interest in D&I and to enable individuals to act with consideration, we publish D&I Tsushin, which shares knowledge on gender, race, religion, etc., hold IWD events, etc. We have made various efforts to create opportunities for employees to talk with each other and “sympathize”. In addition, in November 2020, in the “Values X”, which defines the thoughts and actions that each person working at TBM should rely on for each purpose and situation, we have established a TBM Sustainable Style that considers D&I perspectives. We are also promoting the “practice” of D&I.
IWD2021
TBM has been holding IWD events since 2019 as an opportunity to think deeply about women and gender and take action. In this year's IWD event, which is the third year, we mainly implemented two initiatives.
As the first initiative, by making a declaration of action to promote gender equality, we believe that we can take responsibility for our actions more than ever, and based on the theme of IWD2021, “#ChooseToChallenge”. Then, the employees made a declaration of action about "what to start now" and "what to continue". As a second initiative, IWD's symbolic mimosa flowers were displayed at the Tokyo Headquarters, Tokyo Lab, and Shiroishi / Tagajo Plant (Miyagi Prefecture), providing an opportunity for the entire TBM company to think about gender equality.
Through these efforts, we will strengthen the creation of an environment where not only TBM employees but also all people involved in TBM can work energetically.
Representative Director and CEO Nobuyoshi Yamasaki
"Diversity is fun and strong"
We aim to be a top player in the field of sustainability, where everyone can play an active role regardless of gender. TBM's vision is "Using the past to create the future. Recycling innovation that will be sustainable even after 100 years." This vision cannot be achieved without an organization that can proudly communicate the findings and ideas that form the basis of innovation to those around them and listen to them. The members who joined TBM after accumulating diverse experiences will turn their differences into "enjoyment" and "strength" and continue to take on insane challenges. To the members of TBM. If you have something you would like to discuss or a mechanism you would like us to promote, please feel free to contact us at any time. Let's think together as members on the ship together.
Sustainability Accelerator Tokuro Hatori
First of all, I would like to become more aware of my unconscious biases and maintain an open attitude so that I can be pointed out again! As an Active Bystander, when I notice that someone is hurting, I speak up and take action!
Fan Creator Yukiko Murakami
Instead of trying to think of yourself or the people around you as a gender stereotype, we value each person's uniqueness and act and encourage them to believe in their potential. In the future, as the TBM organization grows, I am aware that my career will become a role model, and I will enjoy taking on insane challenges! Empower women, Empower all!