LGBTQ Inclusion
With the aim of offering a workplace where all people are treated fairly, actively engaged as themselves, and creating organizational synergy, transcosmos is driving efforts to increase LGBTQ* allies and to create a pleasant workplace for all by fostering better understanding of LGBTQ (sexual minorities) and SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) among all employees.
*LGBTQ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (used to describe someone whose gender does not match the body they were born with), and queer or questioning. It is an umbrella term which refers to sexual minorities.
Awards & Recognition
The PRIDE INDEX was established in 2016 by a voluntary organization, work with Pride as the first performance index to measure LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts at workplaces in Japan.
transcosmos kicked off LGBTQ initiatives in FY2024/3. In 2023, we received a PRIDE Index 2023 Silver award, and were awarded the highest award, PRIDE Index 2024 Gold, in the following year.
Change Perceptions & Foster Inclusive Workplace
We are facilitating a better understanding of LGBTQ among employees.
●Employee training course to facilitate a better understanding of LGBTQ
We are offering an LGBTQ training course (e-learning) for all employees to make them learn and comprehend the basic knowledge of, and the current social attitudes towards LGBTQ, and personally commit to creating a harassment-free workplace.
●LGBTQ Forum for officers & managers
We hold an LGBTQ Forum for officers and managers to help them understand LGBTQ people and realize the need for creating a pleasant workplace for all. With a message from our co-presidents and a panel discussion inviting LGBTQ members as guest speakers, the forum deep dives into the theme to promote participants’ understanding.
●LGBTQ training course for recruitment team members
We offer an LGBTQ training course designed for our recruitment team members. In addition to the basics about LGBTQ, participants learn how they can make a more inclusive hiring and onboarding process for LGBTQ people. Members can also take the course via e-learning as needed.
●LGBTQ workshop for all employees (voluntary participation)
With the aim of creating a pleasant and inclusive workplace where all employees are actively engaged, we hold a series of LGBTQ workshops where employees watch LGBTQ-related films together, and discuss their insights and views, inspiring them to think more about LGBTQ communities and people.
●LGBTQ Hotline (transcosmos employees only)
We have LGBTQ Hotlines for our people with problems and anxiety about their gender identity and sexual orientation. In addition to an internal hotline, we have a third-party hotline for an anonymous and confidential service.
The hotlines are available for all employees regardless of their contract types.
●Handbook
We are using LGBTQ+ ALLY HANDBOOK created by Coca-Cola(Japan) Company, Limited. With the aim of creating workplaces free of prejudice and discrimination, Coca-Cola(Japan) has compiled this handbook to support and assist LGBTQ people. To promote understanding of LGBTQ communities, Coca-Cola(Japan) also offers the handbook to companies and organizations across all industries and sectors.
At transcosmos, every one of our people is working towards making their workplaces better.
Social Activities
We participate in social activities to support LGBTQ communities.
●Pride Logo
We are using our own Pride logo in LGBTQ-related activities. The logo represents our passion towards creating a workplace that embraces all people with different personality types - like rainbow gradient coloring, fosters mutual understanding, and makes everyone feel like part of the team.
●Social activities
We co-sponsor Tokyo Rainbow Pride and exhibit at other pride events in Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka under the LGBT-Ally Project. Since joining the LGBT-Ally Project in FY2024/3, we are supporting the Tokyo Pride Parade from the roadside. Through learning and taking action, we are deepening the understanding of Pride.
Under the theme of “We are Here!! We are Ally!!,” we are aiming to increase as many allies as possible.
*An ally is a person who understands and supports LGBTQ individuals or wants to do so, including those who identify as LGBTQ.
●Business for Marriage Equality Supporter
In April 2023, we expressed our support for Business for Marriage Equality, a campaign by three non-profit organizations active in Japan to visualize companies that support marriage equality (legalization of same-sex marriage).
●EqualityActJapan Supporter
In April 2023, we declared our support for a campaign by four organizations active in Japan working for the introduction of a national LGBT Equality Act.
