On November 14, 2024, MHM received the "Gold" award in the PRIDE Index 2024 (see 1), an evaluation index for initiatives for LGBTQ+ and other sexual minorities (hereafter LGBTQ+) in the workplace, established by the general incorporated association “work with Pride” (see 2).

In addition to MHM Pride, which is held annually in June, the PRIDE Index also recognizes efforts that have been made to improve and disseminate internal systems and procedures as well as to educate and exchange opinions through training and the internal community in order to realize the world outlined in the Diversity & Inclusion Policy, The "Gold" award is the result of these efforts.

(1) The PRIDE Index is an index consisting of five areas of evaluation: Policy (declaration of action), Representation (community for LGBTQ+ people), Inspiration (educational activities), Development (personnel system and programs), and Engagement/Inspiration (human resource management). It was created to help realize a Japan where LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual minorities) people find their workplaces comfortable.

(2) “work with Pride” is an organization that supports the establishment and promotion of LGBTQ+ diversity in management within companies and other organizations.

MHM will continue to engage in a variety of activities in order to realize as soon as possible an inclusive society in which all of its diverse members, including LGBTQ+ members, can play an active role in their own way.