Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Promotion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

We are promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) by fostering a culture in which each individual can demonstrate its expertise and to play an ongoing active role and grow independently.
Through these initiatives, we are building workplaces where diverse and talented employees gather, respect and welcome each other's different perspectives, enjoy the differences, actively accept diverse viewpoints and thought, and openly and actively exchange ideas and opinions in a psychologically safe environment. Thus, we ensure the continuous invention and implementation of new ideas and approaches that further strengthen our organization.

The initiatives introduced below in this section are applicable only in Japan, not applicable in other countries, nor are they applicable to the Bank’s employees working at offices and subsidiaries located outside of Japan. With respect to DE&I associated statistics and quotas, they do not include employees who are hired locally outside of Japan.

Promotion of work-life balance, including childcare and nursing care

The Bank is committed to supporting our employees in balancing their work and childcare responsibilities, as well as achieving a healthy work-life balance. To this end, we are enhancing our systems for infertility treatment leave, shorter working hours for childcare, and various programs for those taking maternity and childcare leave. We have also partnered with employer-led childcare facilities, and we have received certification as a Childcare Support Company (Platinum Kurumin Plus) from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.
To foster awareness among our employees regarding taking and extending childcare leave, we conduct various training sessions and workshops on diversity management for managers, invite external speakers for lectures, and post information through our internal portal. Additionally, we hold seminars on caregiving to support employees in balancing work and caregiving responsibilities.
To further support these efforts, in addition to the flextime system described above, we are also working to introduce and establish various measures to promote workstyle reforms, such as hourly leave, extended intervals between shifts, and telework.

Promoting active participation by people with disabilities

The Bank is working to provide opportunities and create a workplace environment that allow people with disabilities to continue working with peace of mind and to deepen mutual understanding among employees. Thus, we can ensure that everyone can sustainably play an active role and fully demonstrate their abilities and individuality. In fiscal 2024, we administered a staff questionnaire and held workshops on the active participation of people with disabilities.
In fiscal 2023, we concluded a sponsorship agreement with the Japan Agricultural Welfare Partnership Association (Nihon Noufuku Renkei Kyokai) and will work to resolve social issues through activities that promote and develop links between agriculture and welfare.
Additionally, Norinchukin Business Assist Co., Ltd., a special purpose subsidiary designated under the Act to Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities, began participating in collaborative agriculture–welfare initiatives in November 2024. The company has been commissioned by an agricultural cooperative in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, to engage employees with disabilities in flower seedling production work.

Other initiatives to promote the active participation of diverse talent

Alongside the above, we promote numerous initiatives to ensure the Bank is an organization where each employee can perform a personally authentic and active role in line with our broader themes related to DEI promotion and social issues.