In April 2016, we acquired Level Three(the highest level) of the "L-Mark", which is an accreditation for outstanding companies in the implementation of initiatives related to the promotion of women's careers.
In fiscal 2018, we will develop and promote new targets and action plans.

Utilizing the opportunities provided by the “Kick Off Meeting for Supporting Women to Shine” held at the office of the Prime Minister on March 28, 2014, movements conducted by leaders in various fields to support women who will and do shine with outstanding ability have been spreading.
As part of these movements, a “Declaration on Action by a Group of Male Leaders Who Will Create a Society in which Women Shine”’ has been coordinated, made up of male leaders from companies working to actively promote the success of women.

In 2018 and 2020, Furukawa Electric was selected as a Nadeshiko Brand in non-ferrous metal as an excellent listed company in terms of the empowerment of women. The Nadeshiko Brand has been created jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to show excellent listed companies in terms of the empowerment of women as companies appealing to investors that emphasize an increase in corporate value over the medium to long terms.

Furukawa Electric has developed a plan of action for general employers under the Act on the Promotion of Female Participation and Career Advancement in the Workplace, which came into force in April 2016 and has achieved Eruboshi (L star; L stands for lady, labor and laudable) third stage (highest rating) certification as an excellent company in terms of the empowerment of women.

Furukawa Electric has achieved Kurumin certification three times (2007, 2010 and 2015) under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children. As a certified employer, the Company is actively supporting child rearing.