At Renesas, our people are the most important asset. We strive to be an inclusive organization and foster an environment where everyone feels accepted and engaged regardless of their background. As we grow through acquisitions, bringing our people together to live this value as a global team is critical to our success.
“The goal of Diversity Awareness Month is to pause from our busy daily schedules and take time to reflect on what it means to be a diverse organization. This includes learning about each other and different viewpoints, and actively engaging in conversation with our colleagues about the value of diversity....I will make it my priority to foster an environment where each person can stand on the same platform, is treated fairly (Equity), and can demonstrate their full potential. This includes removing any barriers that may arise.”
Hidetoshi Shibata, President and CEO
Last year, we dedicated the month of October as Diversity Awareness Month and shared the voices of employees around the world—from our headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, to Düsseldorf, Germany; San Jose, California, in the U.S.; Bangalore, India; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—to celebrate our diverse team of people at Renesas. Programs and events we hosted include:
We hosted virtual panel sessions focusing on inclusion in the workplace with panelists of various backgrounds across regions including China, England, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the U.S. and Vietnam.
In India and Singapore, our team took a unique approach by collaborating with Dramanon. Their theatre-based interactive learning workshop with professional actors helped participants understand different unconscious biases that exist and learn how to proactively address diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace.
In Korea, our team hosted a mentoring and networking event for women. Many discussed how they as individuals can make a difference and bring more diverse talent to the company.
Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion priorities and efforts here.