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Epco Achieves Top Certification for Women's Empowerment

Epco, a leading firm specializing in housing and environmental services, has recently garnered the prestigious three-star certification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan. This certification recognizes companies for their exemplary efforts in promoting women’s empowerment in the workplace under the Women’s Empowerment Promotion Law.

With its headquarters based in Sumida, Tokyo, Epco received this recognition due to outstanding initiatives across five key areas: recruitment, continuous employment, work-life balance, management ratio, and diverse career paths. Achieving the three-star level marks the pinnacle of this certification program, illustrating Epco’s dedication to fostering an inclusive work environment.

The company operates under the guiding principle of "supporting housing, life, and the environment," focusing on the entire lifecycle of residential solutions, including design, maintenance, and renewable energy services. These are primarily knowledge and labor-intensive services, indicating that Epco’s core value lies in its “human capital.”

In February 2025, Epco announced a mid-term management plan targeting growth across three primary areas:

1. Housing Sector: Enhancing productivity through digital transformation (DX).

2. Renewable Energy Sector: Expanding sales through increased equipment distribution.

3. New Business Sector: Involving initiatives in fire insurance, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and data utilization.

Achieving these ambitious strategic goals necessitates the recruitment of skilled personnel and the establishment of an adaptable organizational structure. Consequently, Epco has made diversity and innovation central aspects of its human resource strategy, implementing various initiatives tailored to these themes.

One notable highlight of Epco is its balanced gender ratio, where the company strives to create a work environment conducive to productivity for both men and women. This recent certification is a reflection of the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering an environment where individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and genders can thrive and pursue challenges. Furthermore, it serves as a significant milestone in their ongoing journey toward organizational development.

Continuing with its efforts, Epco is committed to establishing a workplace where everyone can express their individuality. The company aims to provide valuable services to the housing sector while sustaining its business growth trajectory.

Future Initiatives

Epco has set forth an action plan for general business employers for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, outlining four key themes to enhance workplace conditions:

• - Ensure that women comprise at least 22.0% of management positions.
• - Achieve a retention rate of over 80% for young employees.
• - Attain a male parental leave utilization rate exceeding 80%.
• - Keep the average monthly overtime and holiday work hours for full-time workers aged 25-39 below 45 hours.

Company Overview

Epco Group's purpose is to aim for "CARBON NEUTRALITY" through its HCDs (Housing Carbon Neutrality Digital Solutions). The company focuses on three main business areas centered on the theme of "decarbonization and construction DX"—design, maintenance, and renewable energy—supporting housing, living, and the global environment with digital technologies.

Epco also partners with TEPCO Energy Partner Inc. to form TEPCO Home Tech, aiming to enhance synergies between the Epco Group and its partner firms. Through this partnership, Epco is determined to meet the expectations of all stakeholders and address societal challenges by leveraging decarbonization and construction DX.

Company Name: Epco, Inc. (TSE Standard 2311)
Location: 12th Floor, Orinas Tower, 4-1-3 Taihei, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Website: Epco Official Site

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