We have identified diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as one of our material issues and are committed to building an organization where each person can work with a sense of psychological safety, regardless of gender, nationality, age, or background.

Creating Systems That Respect Diversity and Individuality

We are committed to creating a workplace that respects diverse values and lifestyles, enabling each employee to work comfortably in their own way. Through the introduction of our Same-Sex Partnership Program1, we have established a foundation that allows employees of diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ employees, to work with peace of mind. In addition, beginning in April 2026, we introduced a cafeteria plan2, which allows employees to flexibly choose benefits according to their individual values and needs. This initiative strengthens support for balancing professional responsibilities with childcare, caregiving, and personal health. We are also reviewing and expanding our leave systems, including broadening the eligible uses of care leave and reserve leave, to better accommodate a wider range of life events. Furthermore, we have extended the mandatory retirement age to 65 and provide employment opportunities through age 70. We have also strengthened our life-planning support through seminars on life planning and personal finance, helping employees build sustainable, long-term careers. Through these initiatives, we are creating an environment where people with diverse backgrounds can fully leverage their unique strengths and expertise.

Cross-Cultural Understanding and Global Inclusion

As we continue to expand our overseas subsidiaries and grow our existing businesses internationally, MIXI Group as a whole must strengthen its capabilities for operating in a global business environment. In response, we offer Cross-Cultural Understanding Training3 to both employees in Japan and those at our overseas subsidiaries. The program is designed to deepen mutual understanding and enhance collaboration among employees with diverse cultural backgrounds and values. Through this training, participants develop communication skills that enable them to turn cultural and value-based differences into strengths, while also learning to remove unconscious biases. By fostering an environment in which multinational teams can function smoothly, we are building a strong organizational foundation that supports global business growth.

Fundamental Support for Women’s Participation

The ratio of women in management positions increased from 16.8% in the fiscal year ended March 2025 to 19.7% in the fiscal year ended March 2026, reflecting steady progress. In order to achieve our mid- to long-term goal of 30% women in management positions, we will conduct interviews with female employees and managers to understand their views on their careers and factors that may hinder them, conduct a survey on the promotion process, review and improve the promotion process itself, and consider and promote the strengthening of individual career support and next-generation leadership training for candidates.

Promoting Employment for People With Disabilities

As a company that values diversity, MIXI Group considers the creation of employment opportunities for people with disabilities one of our social responsibilities. In October 2017, we established MIXI EMPOWERMENT, Inc. as a special subsidiary to help fulfill this commitment. In 2025, MIXI was recognized for its outstanding initiatives in the employment of persons with disabilities and was certified as a Monisu-certified employer under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Monisu Certification System, which recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises with exemplary initiatives in the employment of persons with disabilities. MIXI is also proactively pursuing operational improvements through the use of AI. By creating an environment in which people with disabilities can fully utilize their abilities, diversity will be further promoted across MIXI Group.

For more information, see Human capital-related strategies, indicators, and targets.