Pilotcenter.net News is excited to report that for the ninth consecutive year, Japan's ANA Group has been awarded gold recognition in the PRIDE Index 2024 assessment by “Work With Pride”, a well-known Japanese nonprofit organization. The primary goal of the PRIDE Index is to cultivate work environments in Japan that are welcoming and supportive for LGBTQ+ individuals.

At the core of ANA's values is the commitment to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive for all employees. The airline has taken proactive measures to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights by implementing various educational programs such as seminars, e-learning courses, and discussion groups. ANA Group formalized its dedication to diversity and respect for all sexual orientations by establishing the Basic Policy on Respect for Diversity of Sexuality (LGBTQ+).

In their continuous efforts to promote inclusivity and address LGBTQ+ issues, ANA Group mobilized close to 580 employees in 2023 to serve as allies, providing support and standing up for their LGBTQ+ coworkers. Junko Yazawa, Group Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, highlighted the company's unwavering commitment to championing diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. "Our ‘ANA Group LGBTQ+ Policy’ underscores our mission to eradicate discrimination and bias through training and robust support systems," stated Yazawa.

Receiving the prestigious Gold recognition for the ninth year in a row is a major accomplishment for ANA Group, demonstrating their steadfast dedication to creating a workplace that is truly inclusive for all employees. Work With Pride assesses companies based on five key criteria: policy, representation, inspiration, development, and engagement/empowerment. Notably, 36 of ANA HOLDING’s group entities excelled in all evaluated categories, showcasing the organization's holistic approach towards fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.