News ReleaseNov 11, 2021
To the press

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan received "Gold" rating in "PRIDEIndex 2021," which evaluates companies’ sexual minorityrelated initiatives
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director &President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) is pleased to announce that it has received the“Gold” rating in “PRIDE Index,” established by a voluntary organization “work with Pride,” toevaluate companies’ initiatives related to sexual minorities such as LGBTQ.

The “PRIDE Index” was established by the voluntary organization “work with Pride” in order torealize a comfortable workplace for LGBTQ people beyond the framework of companies,organizations, etc. “work with Pride” aims to share information to create a workplace where
LGBTQ people can work comfortably as they are and to provide companies with opportunities
to proactively work on creating such workplace. Initiatives of companies are assessed basedonthefiveindicators:

Policy,Representation,Inspiration,Development,andEngagement/Empowerment.
CCBJI believes that it is important to respect the individuality of each employee, actively takein diverse values and ideas, and continue to generate innovation. Based on the concept of“Diversity & Inclusion (D&I),” it promotes the creation of more comfortable work environment
and the reformation of awareness across the company, such as the revision of internal
regulations and continued implementation of training, in order to provide LGBTQ and othersexual minority employees with equal opportunities. Its specific initiatives are outlined below.

■ Revision of internal regulations
CCBJI revised its internal regulations (Employment Regulations) in January 2020 to define theterm “spouse” to include those partners who are in effect in a similar relationship as marriage,
regardless of whether they are the same or opposite gender. This revision has allowed theemployees to use childcare leave, family care leave, and other welfare benefits, irrespective of
the gender of their partners or their marital status. It also amended its Human Rights Policy
and D&I Policy to include descriptions about "gender identity and expression” in addition tosexual orientation.
■ Training programs and events
CCBJI conducted training on unconscious bias for all managers and e-learning to promote abasic understanding of LGBTQ for all employees. In addition, a program to promote anunderstanding of LGBTQ is also included as part of the onboarding training offered to new grads
and mid-career hires. In addition, we held online events in which employees who wish toparticipate can do so.
■Establishment of an LGBTQ consultation desk
CCBJI has established an internal consultation desk with a view to creating a necessary system
to properly respond to sexual minority-related consultations. This consultation desk supports
not only the sexual minority employees but also their supervisors and co-workers in LGBTQrelated matters, for example in the event that they are struggling with their own sexuality orsomeone comes out to them.
CCBJI will continue to create a comfortable workplace environment for its employees toincrease their productivity, thereby contributing to its stakeholders.
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