Astellas named Nadeshiko Brand component for its promotion of women in the workplace

Astellas Pharm Inc. announced this week that it has named a Nadeshiko Brand component by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) for its excellence in the promotion and involvement of women in the workplace.

The selections for the FY2015 Nadeshiko Brands were based off the first and second sections of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Mothers Index and JASDAQ. The criteria that must be met in the selection process is the enhancement of female participation when it comes to the advancement of women’s careers and the support given to their work-life-balance. Also considered is the Return of Equity (ROE) from the three previous years.

Astellas was successful in the promotion of diversity that led to embracing a variety of ideas in business and fostering creativity. The company upholds wide range of values while also providing equal opportunities to all of its employees no matter what race, nationality, gender or age they may be and regardless of their disabilities. Astellas has made it a priority to create an environment where women have every opportunity to advance their careers.