Initiatives for Gender Equality
From Gender Equality to Creating a Future Where Everyone Can Shine
The ANA Group considers Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as the core of its management strategy, driving the transformation of our corporate culture and building an organizational foundation that provides equitable opportunities and support.
We aspire to be a corporate group where our diverse employees around the world respect each other regardless of individual differences, serving as the source of our value creation.
To embody this stance, we have systematically promoted awareness-building for the next generation and improved the workplace environment, particularly in technical positions (engineering and flight operations) where women have traditionally been under-represented. As a result, the number of women in these areas has increased by 60% compared to 2019, marking a major milestone as we achieve our commitment to the 25by2025* initiative led by IATA.
Furthermore, we are squarely addressing the reality that the burden of life events, such as childcare and caregiving, often falls disproportionately on women, and we are accelerating the creation of systems that respect the concept of "equity." By providing equitable support and opportunities tailored to each individual's circumstances—including the promotion of parental leave for male employees—we are co-creating an environment where even employees with time constraints can maximize their talents and potential.
These achievements extend beyond the ANA Group. By transparently sharing our practical framework for gender equality with society, we will collaborate with our diverse stakeholders to challenge deeply rooted social biases.
Ultimately, we will build a fair and equitable society that realizes comprehensive well-being.
We will relentlessly continue to take action toward a future where all people, regardless of gender or other attributes, can thrive in society as their authentic selves.
- Increase the number of women in under-represented areas (engineering and flight operations) by 25% compared to 2019 metrics by the end of 2025.
Koji Shibata
President and Chief Executive Officer
ANA Holdings Inc.
Our Goal
In June 2021, the ANA Group established a medium-term goal for improving the ratio of women in decision-making positions. We have positioned the achievement of this goal as a critical management strategy issue, and our top management is taking the lead in this effort.
In order to achieve a ratio of female executives and female managers of 30% or more as early as possible in the 2020s, we are developing personnel and support systems according to various group companies and departments and each workplace. We have also been promoting actions such as skill development and awareness-raising.
Regarding the status of these measures, we hold regular discussions at the Board of Directors meetings, which include outside directors, to ensure progress management and continuous updates to our initiatives.
Medium-term goal to achieve a ratio of 30% as early as possible in the 2020s
- ANA Group: ANA HOLDINGS, 39 subsidiaries to which the Group company management rule applies, totaling 40 companies
- Applicable within Japan
Main Actions
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DEI Awareness Seminar for the Management
In order to transform the abilities of diverse employees into the power of the team and organization, we conducted training for managers to learn about inclusive communication, subordinate, team building and other tips for creating an inclusive working environment.
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Efforts towards Career Support
We have established a sponsorship system and a growth support platform (comprising various training programs, role model introductions, cross-industry networking, etc.) targeting female leaders (section managers) as part of our efforts to support employees' growth.
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Fostering Discussions on Gender Equality
In celebration of International Women's Day, we organized events aimed at sparking conversations about gender balance in the aviation industry. These included panel discussions led by top management and cafeteria events featuring meals inspired by the occasion. During these gatherings, employees were encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas on achieving gender equality.
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Participation in the ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit 2023
At the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Global Aviation Gender Summit, approximately 1,000 participants from aviation administrations, companies, and organizations gathered to discuss the realization of SDG goals and ICAO's gender equality programs. ANA Group presented its efforts and achievements related to DEI promotion and gender equality during this summit.
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Participation in the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit
The ANA Group presented its initiatives for gender equality at the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit in June 2021 (approximately 22,000 participants from 180 countries).
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Receiving the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Award
In October 2021, ANA has been presented with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Diversity & Inclusion Team Award which recognizes the airline's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization. ANA is the first Japanese airline to receive IATA`s D&I Award.
Participation in External Initiatives
The ANA Group is contributing to the creation of a better society and actively working to build an environment in which every employee can demonstrate their full potential. We are participating in the initiatives of the following organizations in order to accelerate our efforts to promote gender equality throughout the Group.
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Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
In 2017 the ANA Group has endorsed the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) developed by the UN Global Compact and UN Women to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.
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30% Club Japan
In order to promote a sustainable growth of the company, we joined "30% Club Japan", the purpose of which is to increase the proportion of women in important decision-making bodies.
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IATA's 25by2025 Campaign
ANA indicated its commitment to diversity and inclusion by signing on the 25by2025 Campaign organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
We have achieved our goal of increasing the number of women in senior positions and under-represented areas by 25% compared to fiscal year 2019 by 2025.