Sustainability | SocialDiversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Approach
The TDK Group comprises numerous Group companies operating globally. TDK’s long-term vision can only be achieved if we create an environment where team members with diverse personalities can fully exercise their abilities to create value for TDK. Establishing such an environment is indispensable for the future growth of the TDK Group. The TDK Group promotes organizational Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), continually driving innovation and enhancing our competitiveness.
In the TDK United Report 2025, Andreas Keller, Executive Vice President, CHRO and General Manager, Human Resources HQ, describes the Group’s DE&I approach as follows: “We do not see ourselves as an orchestra, but as musicians in a big jazz band with unique talents, skills, and personalities. The diversity of the big ‘TDK United’ jazz band embodies a crucial part of our Human Resources strategy—DE&I. By nurturing an organizational culture which respects the existing culture of acquired companies, values innovation born from the coming together of different perspectives, and encourages both self-initiative and co-creation which is the best expression of our team members’ creativity, passion, and drive, we can say that diversity has become the source of TDK’s competitive advantage.”
In addition, a key component of TDK's mid- to long-term human resources strategy is inclusive leadership practices. Inclusive leadership requires creating an environment where all team members feel accepted, supported and experience a sense of Belonging, and we believe this can have a positive impact on our business and the world. All team members actively practice inclusive leadership to drive transformation while promoting engagement through clear goals and open feedback.
Our approach to DE&I is based on increasing:
- Awareness, understanding, and appreciation of:
◦The importance and meaning of DE&I at TDK
◦Team Members’ roles in DE&I - Action that leads to:
◦Inclusive leadership
◦Integration of DE&I into everything we do
◦Increased engagement and belonging - Accountability for:
◦Creating an inclusive culture
◦DEI Metrics, including Team Member Engagement participation
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Governance
To promote DE&I, the TDK Group, under a global DE&I team composed of HR leaders from Asia, Europe and North America, is conducting initiatives to encourage inclusive behaviors across the organization worldwide. The plans and progress of activities are regularly reported to the Board of Directors.
Please see the link for the governance system of human resources as a whole.
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Strategy
Global DE&I will support TDK’s overall People Strategy through the following strategic actions:
- Embedding DEI strategic focus in Global / Local HR activities.
- Increasing the sense of Belonging to the TDK Group among all team members.
- Identifying and making targeted development investments to create a strong, diverse talent pipeline.
Risk Management
TDK will monitor progress towards DE&I goals and make necessary adjustments to address shortfalls. Key metrics to be monitored include:
- % of females in Top, Middle, and Junior management
- % of females in STEM positions
- % of females in revenue generating positions
- % of female external and internal hires
- % of females participating in TDK’s Global Management Development programs
- % of females participating in expat assignments
- Team Member sense of Belonging as measured by TDK’s Team Member Engagement survey
Metrics and Targets
The TDK Group continues to promote the career advancement and skill development of female team members. By focusing on the active participation and advancement of women as an essential dimension of diversity, the Group aims to further unleash the capabilities, value, and potential of women and leverage them to drive the TDK Group’s sustainable growth.
Achievements and Goals of ratio of women in managerial positions (%)
| Achievements | Goal | ||||
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2030 | 2035 | |
| TDK Group | 22 | 23 | 22.9 | 25 | - |
| TDK Corporation | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.7 | - | 15 |
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Goals and Achievements in FY March 2026
| FY March 2026 Goals | Achievements |
|---|---|
| Female Participation Rate in GMDP：30% | 26% |
Evaluations and Future Activities
| FY March 2027 Goals |
|---|
| Female Participation Rate in GMDP：30% |
The goals above are designed to ensure fair and equal representation of all team members in TDK’s Global Management Development Programs.
Additionally, as part of our efforts to develop women’s careers, we are promoting international assignments for female employees across our global sites, monitoring both the total number of female expatriates across the TDK Group and the share of women among expatriate assignees, and are mobilizing the entire Group to intensify efforts to further develop female talent.
Initiatives
International Women's Day Week
Since being officially recognized by the UN in 1975, International Women's Day, which is celebrated on 8th March, has become a day to recognize the achievements of women in the social, economic, cultural and political spheres, and various events are held around the world to mark the occasion.
The TDK Group marks International Women’s Day within the company, across the industry and beyond, celebrating women’s achievements and contributions while working to translate that recognition into further progress.
In 2026, we designated the five-day period from March 2 to 6 as “TDK International Women’s Day Week 2026.” Kicking off with a message from TDK President & CEO Noboru Saito, the Group held a variety of events worldwide, with team members participating across our global sites. Mr. Saito also posted a message about the importance of International Women’s Day to TDK on the International Women's Day official website of the United Nations. For a detailed report on the events, please see the link below.
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Initiatives supporting LGBTQ+
Under its DE&I policy, TDK Group promotes workplaces where everyone can be themselves regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.
At TDK Corporation, beginning in 2025 we introduced new training regarding LGBTQ+ for managers and launched film screening events to enhance awareness. We also distribute an “Ally Handbook” and stickers to raise awareness of support and encourage everyone to act as an ally. In addition, TDK Corporation is improving the environment by introducing a same-sex partnership and establishing consultation services. These efforts were recognized, and in 2025 TDK Corporation again received the highest Gold Award in the ‘PRIDE Index’ by the general incorporated association “work with Pride”.
Continued participation in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
TDK Group continues to hold itself accountable for DE&I outcomes through participation in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a family of benchmarks that identify and track the stock performance of the world's leading companies based on their sustainability performance, encompassing economic, environmental, and social criteria.
Team Members with Disabilities at Work
TDK Corporation employs more than 140 team members with disabilities, over 80% of whom are engaged as regular employees. The company actively implements flexible working arrangements tailored to individual disabilities, such as enabling team members to handle duties for remote locations while working from home. In addition, We promotes mutual understanding through e-learning programs on the prohibition of discrimination and providing reasonable accommodation, as well as by featuring team members on the intranet. The company has also begun offering tailored support initiatives, such as sign language workshops for host departments at certain sites. As of June 2025, the employment rate of persons with disabilities at TDK Corporation reached 2.56%, demonstrating steady improvement.
