The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has been selecting companies that excel in promoting women's participation as 'Nadeshiko Brands' since the fiscal year 2012.
Companies that are essential for women's success leading to corporate value improvement, offering 'consistent career formation support from hiring to promotion' and 'gender-neutral work-life balance support that enables both working and child-rearing', are selected as 'Nadeshiko Brands'.
Starting from this fiscal year, companies that have particularly excelled in initiatives related to 'support for both men and women to work and raise children together' have been selected as 'Next Nadeshiko Work and Childcare Support Companies'.
Number of companies selected: 16 companies selected (maximum of 2 companies per industry)
Target companies: All companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime, Standard, and Growth markets as of September 27, 2023 (including foreign stocks).
Approximately 3900 companies
▶For more details about the fiscal year 2023 'Nadeshiko Brand' and 'Next Nadeshiko Work and Childcare Support Companies', Herefrom (External link)