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Cocoo Receives the D&I Award 2025 for Startups

Cocoo Corp., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious D&I Award for Startups at the D&I Award 2025. This recognition marks the second consecutive year that the company has been honored, underscoring its commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives in the corporate landscape.

Co-founded by CEO Yusuke Irie, Cocoo is on a mission to support society’s digital transformation (DX) through its unique intersection of talent and digital business. The D&I Award, recognized as Japan's largest award to certify companies dedicated to diversity and inclusion, is awarded only to those demonstrating exemplary efforts.

Achievements Recognized

At the D&I Award 2025, Cocoo was awarded the D&I Award for Startups based on several key evaluation points, including:

• - A strong commitment to promoting women’s empowerment.
• - Ongoing initiatives focused on the diversity within women, especially those from non-urban areas or who are raising children.
• - An aspiration to balance high-level D&I efforts across various sectors.

Additionally, Cocoo has been recognized as a 'Best Workplace' for two consecutive years, acknowledging its outstanding practices in promoting D&I both within Japan and on a global scale. The company achieved a diversity score of 87 out of a maximum of 100, demonstrating its impressive efforts in D&I.

What is the D&I Award?

The D&I Award is operated by JobRainbow and it evaluates companies based on 100 criteria through the Diversity Score, assessing initiatives across five key elements: Gender, LGBTQ+, Disability, Multiculturalism, and Childcare/Caregiving. Outstanding companies are selected and awarded based on their performance in these areas. This year's competition saw participation from 637 companies, demonstrating a widespread commitment to D&I across various sectors.

Cocoo’s D&I Initiatives

Cocoo firmly believes in creating a society where diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of everyday life. The company's initiatives include:

• - Promoting Diverse Talent: Cocoo employs individuals, including those with no prior experience, and trains them as DX professionals, ensuring they can reach their full potential.
• - Creating Supportive Environments: Cocoo has launched initiatives such as 'Mamasapo' to facilitate a workplace conducive to women who are expecting or new mothers. After seeing success, it has expanded to become 'Famisapo,' supporting all caregiving employees.
• - Women’s Empowerment Committee: This initiative aims to position Cocoo as a leader in promoting women's active participation in the workforce by 2026, tackling both immediate needs and ensuring long-term support for female employees.
• - LGBTQ and Ally Community: Cocoo has created 'SOLA,' a community focused on increasing awareness and understanding of LGBTQ issues and fostering allyship within the workplace.

These initiatives demonstrate Cocoo's pioneering efforts in integrating D&I into not just its corporate culture, but also its services and overall impact on society. The company's diverse employee base reflects its core belief that inclusivity enhances company performance and promotes overall well-being.

Conclusion

With a focus on diversity and the active involvement of each employee, Cocoo continues to receive accolades for its commitment to women’s empowerment and overall inclusivity. The awards received, including the recent D&I Award 2025, reinforce its role as a leader in the realm of diversity and inclusion, paving the way for a brighter corporate future.

In summary, Cocoo Corp. exemplifies how a private sector company can effectively harness digital transformation to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, proving that a commitment to inclusion not only benefits employees but also enhances overall business success.