Panasonic Electric Works Sponsors "Nagoya Rainbow Pride 2026"

Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, Panasonic Electric Works) will sponsor "Nagoya Rainbow Pride 2026." During the event period, in addition to banner placement on the "Nagoya Rainbow Pride" official website and advertisement placement in the official guidebook, employees of Panasonic Electric Works will participate in the "Nagoya Rainbow Parade" held within the event on May 16, 2026. ■ Sponsorship Background Panasonic Electric Works, which develops solutions centered on electrical equipment within the Panasonic Group, actively promotes DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) as a core management strategy to maximize employee happiness and contributions to customers and society. Defining DEI as "(D) Everyone can work with (E) fairness without hesitation and (I) together vibrantly," the company is fostering a culture where diverse values thrive and developing an environment and mechanisms where all workers can actively participate. As one of these initiatives, they are promoting activities to increase understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ and to grow the number of Allies who support them. Furthermore, while endorsing the objectives of this event, the company also aims to provide an opportunity for employees to experience the joy and wonder of diversity through their participation in the parade. ■ About "Nagoya Rainbow Pride 2026" "Nagoya Rainbow Pride" has been held since 2012 as an event that visualizes individual diversity, with LGBTQ+ at its core, and seeks rights and dignity. "Pride Parades" held not only in Japan but worldwide are participated in by many people beyond attributes and positions, including sexual minorities themselves, companies, educational institutions, administration, students, and families. The theme for 2026 is "Move Forward." Various events, including the parade, will be held as a venue to spread "values that recognize differences." Approximately 50,000 people participated in the 2025 event. [Date and Time] Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30-18:00 [Location] Oasis 21 Galaxy Plaza (Sakae, Nagoya) [Official Website] https://nagoyarainbowpride.com/ [Contact Information] Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. DEI Promotion Office TEL: 06-6908-1131 (Main Reception 9:00-17:30) ・About Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. https://panasonic.co.jp/ew/ ・About DEI at Panasonic Electric Works https://panasonic.co.jp/ew/sustainability/dei/