Takeda Obtains “Kurumin” Certification under Act to Support Raising Next-Generations Children

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June 28, 2012

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Obtains “Kurumin” Certification under Act to Support Raising
Next-Generations Children

Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2012—Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (“Takeda”) announced today that it was granted “Kurumin” certification by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Osaka Labour Bureau under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children. The certification represents recognition of Takeda’s support for employees to balance responsibilities between the company and family.

Takeda seeks to increase the range of options so that employees can work in ways that suit their own lifestyles, and strives to further improve the working environment. To that end, the company has implemented a variety of measures, including new systems and education drives relating to childcare, novel working systems that enable employees to achieve a better work-life balance, and concerted efforts to reduce overtime. All these measurements are clearly provided in its 3rd Action Plan.

This is the third time Takeda’s efforts in this area have been rewarded by the MHLW with Kurumin certification following recognition of its 1st (FY2005-FY2006) and 2nd (FY2007-FY2008) Action Plans in 2007 and 2009 respectively.

Takeda looks forward to implementing its recently formulated 4th Action Plan (FY2012-FY2014) and seeks to further improve the working environment where employees can exercise their full potential while achieving a harmonious balance between work and life.

*The Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children was enacted in 2005 for a period of ten years. The law is aimed at creating an environment that encourages the birth and raising of children for Japan’s future. Under the law, the national government, local governments, and the corporate community work in tandem to pursue measures to support the development of subsequent generations of Japanese.

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3rd Action Plan (April 1, 2009–March 31, 2012)

4th Action Plan (April 1, 2012–March 31, 2015)

• 1. Promote awareness of support systems and establish forums for employees with children to exchange information, so that employees can work more effectively while balancing work and childcare.
• 2. Review work practices to enable diverse employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• 3. Conduct diversity training sessions and other educational initiatives to promote mutual understanding and respect among various employees.

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