Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At the BCCJ, fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a commitment—it’s the foundation of everything we do. DEI is deeply embedded in our governance, operations, recruitment processes, Executive Committee (Excom) elections, selection of nominees and judges for the British Business Awards (BBA), and even our choice of suppliers.
Since April 2012, we have been running a dedicated DEI program aimed at fostering greater understanding and building support systems for diverse groups in the Japanese workplace. Our focus spans a wide range of communities, including (in alphabetical order): Cognitive Diversity, Generation Y / Millennials, the LGBTQ+ community, People with Disabilities, Race / Nationality / Ethnicity, and Women.
BCCJでは、ダイバーシティ＆インクルージョン(DEI)の推進に取り組んでおり、その実現のためにあらゆることを行っています。以下の取り組みにおいてDEIの考えが取り入れられています：統制・運営、人材採用、経営委員会(Excom)役員選挙の実施、British Business Awards (BBA)の候補者・審査員の選出、サプライヤーの多様性。
日本の職場における多様性の発展をより理解し、またそれらを支援するような仕組みを構築するため、2012年４月から以下を含むDEIプログラムを実施しています。女性・障がい者・LGBTQ コミュニティ・Y世代・ミレニアル世代。私たちは、日本及び世界経済の持続可能性、そして将来的な発展において多様性は極めて重要なものであると考えます。
DEI Working Group
These working group sessions bring members together to share experiences, address challenges, and co-create practical strategies for fostering more inclusive workplaces across the UK–Japan business community. Members actively shape the Chamber’s DEI priorities, lead key initiatives, and help drive meaningful, long-term change into 2025 and beyond. Through these efforts, the BCCJ continues to champion diversity—not just as a core value, but as a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and business success. This group is led by BCCJ DEI Champion, Junko Kubokawa.
BCCJ Mentorship Programme
This programme will build connections between young professionals and established members of the BCCJ community as part of a two-way learning experience to further careers and support personal growth through exchanging expertise and insights.
The selected mentees will receive guidance from their mentors on how to navigate the early stages of their career (or career changes) and understand the nuances of the international business sphere. Selected mentors should see this as an opportunity to reinforce their leadership skills, learn from leaders of tomorrow and contribute to fostering greater diversity in business.
BCCJ DEI Events
The BCCJ regularly hosts events covering the full spectrum of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), bringing together thought leaders and Chamber members to share insights, experiences, and strategies for meaningful change.
If you're passionate about DEI and want to contribute—whether by participating in a future event or sharing a great idea—we’d love to hear from you! Get involved by emailing [email protected].
