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Danone Japan Achieves Top Employer Recognition for 2026

Danone Japan, headquartered in Meguro, Tokyo and led by President Rodrigo Lima, has proudly announced that it has been recognized as a Top Employer for the year 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This recognition marks the second consecutive year that Danone Japan has received this prestigious accolade.

The Top Employers certification is an international recognition program conducted annually by the Top Employers Institute across 131 countries and regions. It assesses companies based on a stringent set of criteria across six areas: talent strategy, workplace environment, talent acquisition, learning and development, diversity & inclusion, and well-being, evaluating over 20 specific practices in human resources. Companies that excel in implementing outstanding HR policies earn this coveted certification.

Danone Japan operates under the guiding vision of "One Planet. One Health," emphasizing the interconnectedness of human health and the planet's health. The company is committed to its mission of delivering health through food to more people around the globe. This recognition as a Top Employer reflects Danone Japan's dedication to valuing employee input, fostering a healthy and vibrant work environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accelerating personnel growth through continuous learning opportunities. This accomplishment signifies that Danone Japan is striving to create a workplace where every individual can thrive.

In pursuit of maintaining its Top Employer status, Danone Japan aims to continually enhance its HR practices and employment environment. The company is dedicated to evolving its systems to meet the highest standards, ensuring that it remains a desirable employer in the industry.

To learn more about careers and HR initiatives at Danone Japan, you can visit their official page: Danone Careers

About the Top Employers Institute

The Top Employers Institute is a global authority focusing on recognizing excellence in employee conditions. Through its Top Employers program, participating companies are certified as "employers of choice." The certification is based on participating in a survey assessing best HR practices across six domains, including talent strategy, workplace environment, talent acquisition, learning and development, diversity & inclusion, and well-being.
For more details, visit the official website: Top Employers Institute

About Danone Japan

Danone, established in 1919 with the world’s first industrial yogurt production, is headquartered in Paris, France. The company’s mission is to deliver health through food to as many people as possible, expanding its presence in the food and beverage industry with a focus on health-oriented products. Danone operates globally across three categories: chilled dairy products and plant-based products, water, and specialized nutrition, selling products in over 120 regions worldwide.
In Japan, Danone entered the market in 1980 and now operates as Danone Japan Co., Ltd., offering dairy products such as "Danone Bio," "Danone Oikos," "Danone Yogurt," "Baby Danone," and "Petit Danone," alongside plant-based offerings like "Alpro" oat milk. Notably, in 2020, Danone Japan became the first major consumer goods and food company in Japan to receive the international B Corp certification for businesses that meet stringent standards for social and environmental responsibility. Danone is committed to promoting healthier, sustainable business practices under its vision, "One Planet. One Health." For more information, visit: Danone Japan