Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan boosts governance, DE&I efforts

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings (TSE:2579) updated its corporate governance report, detailing strides in board independence, diversity, and strategic capital allocation. The company maintains a board where seven out of nine directors are independent, aiming to enhance objectivity in decision-making. A key focus is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), including initiatives to increase the ratio of women in managerial positions, supported by programs like the "Female People Development Forum."