Equality and prosperity issues are a priority for Japan Tobacco International

Japan Tobacco International also implements structural and social mechanisms in Greece, in order to implement the principles of equality and eliminate phenomena of discrimination and exclusion. The company’s initiatives were developed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Georgia Karountzou, speaking at the conference of the “UPFRONT” initiative recently co-organized by LiFO and Tsomokos.

Ms. Karountzou spoke about the practices adopted and applied by JTI both internationally and in Greece, as the company maintains a particularly sensitive attitude to issues of exclusion, prejudice and discrimination.

“The open spirit of our business culture and mentality does not ‘see’ gender, skin color, nationalities, religion, sexual orientation or disability. It ‘sees’ needs and positions to be met and capable and appropriate talents to meet them, with skills “, knowledge, experience and passion for change, looking forward to a sustainable future for all,” said Ms. Karountzou.

He then referred to a number of equality and prosperity practices implemented by JTI, for which he was recognized as the No. 1 Top Employer and certified with the Global Equality Standard, such as the 20-week Parental Leave policy. every employee who has a child, regardless of gender or the way the child is acquired, the TOGETHER initiative with mixed groups of employees discussing equality issues, etc.

Regarding the quota of men – women both in the workforce in general and in the management teams, Ms. Karountzou stated that “in the management of the company in Greece, we are already in almost 60% of the team to be women. In the same spirit and with “The same principles – equality, diversity and inclusion – are all part of our social actions,” he said, adding that “our ultimate goal is for us, with our small JTI society, to contribute to the formation of a large society without discrimination and exclusion.” “.

SOURCE: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ