Women's health issues do not end as individual problems Prescription for improving organizational strength starting from mutual understanding
- The following is content from the press release -
Women face a variety of problems and challenges at each stage of life. By openly discussing health issues regardless of gender and age, we can visualize issues that are often tolerated as "personal problems" and create opportunities for awareness, which should lead to a society that is comfortable not only for women but for all people.
Over the past several years, there has been a growing interest in diversity in the way we live, work, and value in our society. In line with this trend, the recognition of the importance of diversity to the development and growth of companies is becoming mainstream, and diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) initiatives are spreading.
In promoting DEI, it is important to create an environment in which each individual can play an active role to the fullest. By creating a system and environment where both men and women can choose to take childcare leave or shorten their working hours without being restricted by "gender roles," and by deepening understanding of women's health issues and working to eliminate barriers, we can ultimately promote mutual understanding between men and women and increase psychological safety in the workplace and in society.
(Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiro Hosoya) has organized a talk session on the theme of DEI promotion and wellbeing of women and society, featuring as panelists Ms. Shuri Koizumi, Manager, DEI and Organization Development Office, Panasonic Corporation, and Ms. Kimiko Inoue, Beauty and Personal Care Division, who is responsible for everything from planning and development to marketing of "RizMo". We planned a talk session on the theme of wellbeing of women and society.
This talk session will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 16:30-17:30 at the Meiji Yasuda Gallery, Meiji Yasuda Seimei Building on Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue, Tokyo. The event is free of charge and anyone is welcome to register, so those interested in the theme are encouraged to attend.
What is Panasonic's approach to "women's health issues"?
Panasonic is actively working to promote DEI+B (Belonging). In order to ensure the wellbeing of our employees and consumers, it is desirable for everyone to understand the health issues caused by gender differences between men and women.
Inoue of the Beauty and Personal Care Division led the planning and development of "RizMo," a physical condition navigation service that focuses on hormone balance and sleep and accompanies women in their beauty and health lifestyle.
Mr. Koizumi, the head of DEI's Organizational Development Office, is engaged in internal reforms that he calls "UNLOCK" to maximize the skills and challenges of his employees.
From their perspectives, they will talk about “prescriptions” for women to fulfill their potential and live positively both in the workplace and in society.
Recommended for
- Those who are working on DEI promotion and unconscious bias countermeasures
- Persons in charge of corporate internal communication (internal penetration)
- Those interested in product development and innovation that solves social issues.
- Those involved in health management and human capital strategies.
- Those interested in sustainability and sustainable society
Talk Session Outline
Date & Time
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 16:30-17:30
entrance fee
free
How to hold an event
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venue
Meiji Yasuda Gallery, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Bldg.
2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
organizing
Sustainable Brands Japan (Sinc Inc.)
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Introduction of Speakers
Akari Koizumi
General Manager, DEI and Organizational Development Office, Panasonic Corporation
After graduating from university, he worked for an advertising agency before joining Rakuten, Inc. in 2000. She has experience in marketing, corporate planning, human resources, and diversity promotion.
In 2016, he joined Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Responsible for diversity promotion and organizational development. Promoted to the first female general manager position in 2021 in HR; first female president of a subsidiary in the group in 2023; in her current position since 2024.
Kimiko Inoue
Senior Manager, Beauty & Personal Care Division, Panasonic Corporation
After graduating, she joined Matsushita Electric Industrial Company (now Panasonic Corporation). After engaging in product planning and marketing strategy formulation for domestic and international hair care products, she led the planning of a new service business to support women's specific health issues in the New Business Development Division. Currently, in the domestic marketing department, she is promoting marketing and promotion of RizMo service.
Facilitator Introduction
Mami Naito
Section Manager, Sustainability Production Department, YUIDEA Inc.
After working for an advertising agency, he was mainly engaged in e-commerce business at an operating company that provides fashion item rental services. At the same time, he experienced management of corporate website and owned media, public relations and marketing, and was in charge of new business development.
He joined YUIDEA in June 2021. He is the founder and CEO of Sustainable Branding Business and Sustainable Brand Journey, a sustainability information media for businesspeople. https://sb-journey.jp/ After starting up the company, he assumed his current position. He is involved in community building and program planning for the realization of a sustainable society.
YUIDEA's Sustainable Branding
Sustainability initiatives are becoming mainstream in corporate activities and society. As a company that continues to provide value in response to the times, how it integrates sustainability into its business and brand strategies is a critical juncture that will determine the competitiveness of the company.
Although many companies are implementing sustainability-conscious business strategies for the next 5 to 10 years, they may not be able to take advantage of their competitive edge due to a lack of appropriate disclosure and output. The reasons for this are: "lack of internal and external penetration of sustainability initiatives," "lack of differentiation and uniqueness from competitors," and "building trust with consumers and avoiding washouts. In other words, the state of "doing but not communicating" is the bottleneck for the next stage of growth.
In light of this market environment, YUIDEA is developing support for sustainable branding. Sustainable branding means "creating a competitive advantage with 'uniqueness' by balancing business with solutions to social issues. We support activities that lead to the enhancement of corporate value by fostering trust and respect from society through the widespread and correct recognition of a company's sustainable business activities.
The goal of YUIDEA's sustainable branding is to “spread the word” about corporate sustainability both internally and externally. This is not a mere communication or campaign, but is essentially to generate “understanding” from within (employees) and "empathy" from without (society and customers).
- Establishment of competitive advantage: Achieve differentiation from competitors by balancing "uniqueness" with solutions to social issues
- Enhance brand value: Improve social reputation and gain trust from stakeholders.
- Creation of internal and external fans: Empathy and promotion of action between employees and consumers will lead to sustainable growth.
To achieve these goals, we propose a sustainable branding approach tailored to the challenges and goals of the company.
Sustainable Brands OPEN SEMINAR & EXHIBITION
Sustainable Brands OPEN SEMINAR & EXHIBITION is a free-of-charge event that will be held in conjunction with the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Brands 2026 in Marunouchi, Tokyo over the two days of February 18 and 19, 2026. Through seminars and exhibitions in the Marunouchi area, visitors will have the opportunity to learn and discover about sustainability close at hand. Attendees of this seminar and exhibition will also be able to experience some of the contents of the SB International Conference.
Sustainable Brands OPEN SEMINAR & EXHIBITION
10th International Conference on Sustainable Branding 2026 Marunouchi, Tokyo
