OMRON Corporation (HQ: Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto. President and CEO: Junta Tsujinaga) announced today that it has been designated as a Gold Standard Workplace, the highest evaluation under the PRIDE Index^*1 by work with Pride Association^*2 that evaluates companies and other organizations for their initiatives related to sexual minorities, including LGBTQ+ for the 7th time.

OMRON's human capital strategic vision under SF2030 is: "Inspired by the corporate philosophy of 'contributing to a better society,' the company and its employees will always choose each other and continue growing together." The company is particularly focused on promoting diversity that encourages the performance of diverse human resources. Part of these efforts is initiatives related to LGBTQ+, such as holding seminars for better understanding of diversity and bringing in revisions and improvements in the programs since 2015.

OMRON's major initiatives related to sexual minorities, including LGBTQ+ are:

Establishment of human rights committees and hotlines for harassment and diversity issues at all business locations in Japan
Implementation of human rights training for all employees, including the promotion of understanding toward LGBTQ+s
Disseminate information regularly for better understanding of LGBTQ+s
Program revisions for inclusion of same-sex partners in the definition of a spouse in human resource, programs, human resource rules, and welfare programs (Implemented in March 2019)
Revision of HR and benefit programs to include common-law marriage in the definition of family (in force since April 2021)

OMRON strives to become a corporate group that encourages a diverse assembly of people with varied thoughts and value perceptions to fully demonstrate their capabilities and bring out their unique potential. This goal aligns with the group's corporate philosophy: "respect for all" under the mission to improve lives and contribute to a better society through its businesses. OMRON will continue contributing to the creation of a better and sustainable society where individuals and companies grow together by making an environment that allows each one of its diverse employees to fully demonstrate their talented capabilities and work successfully to produce innovation.

^*1PRIDE Index
This index was established by work with Pride Association for evaluating initiatives for sexual minorities, including LGBTQ+, in their workplaces.
-Policy (Action declaration)
-Representation (LGBTA network)
-Inspiration (Raising awareness)
-Development (Human resources management policy and programs)
-Engagement/Empowerment (Social responsibility and external activities)

^*2work with Pride Association
Work with Pride was established to provide information that helps companies in Japan to develop workplaces where LGBTQ+ employees can work with dignity that leads to provide opportunities for an active engagement by various companies.

Talent Attraction (D&I):
https://www.omron.com/global/en/sustainability/social/talent-attraction/

About OMRON Corporation
OMRON Corporation is a leading automation company with its core competencies in Sensing & Control + Think technology, and is engaged in a wide range of businesses including industrial automation, healthcare, social systems, device & module solutions. The company transcends the value creation by leveraging diverse data acquired through these businesses and linking it to the data solutions business.
Established in 1933, OMRON has about 28,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 130 countries, contributing to the creation of a better society.
For more information, please visit https://www.omron.com/global/en/

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OMRON Awarded the Gold Rating under the PRIDE Index for the 7th time