The General Incorporated Foundation Japan Future Enterprise Promotion Organization (commonly known as: White Foundation, Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Sho Iwamot) has newly granted Cal Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, President: Akira Maeda) Certified White Company status, effective June 1, 2026.

This certification was awarded in recognition of the company's vision for "developing evaluation, compensation, and disciplinary systems aimed at improving engagement" and "providing a field where everyone can thrive with peace of mind, regardless of their concerns or barriers," which were highly evaluated against the foundation's strict screening criteria encompassing 70 items.

Company Information: Cal Inc.

About Certified White Company

"Certified White Company," operated by the White Foundation, is the only comprehensive corporate evaluation system in Japan (Note 1).

(Note 1) Based on our own research targeting major corporate evaluation and certification systems in Japan (as of June 2026)

This certification is for companies that are "companies that can be supported by family and society, and that we want to pass on to the next generation," not just "companies that are not black."

Based on strict screening criteria covering 70 items, including business model, human resource development, flexible work styles, diversity, health management, and labor law compliance, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted. As of June 2026, a cumulative total of 676 companies have obtained this certification.

As a result of the screening, the White Foundation certified Cal Inc. with the [Bronze Rank] on June 1, 2026.

Background of Certification

The company has a distinct strength in having a high percentage of inexperienced and older engineers compared to other companies. The company's approach to nurturing the potential of diverse human resources holds significant social value in today's society where IT talent is scarce.

On the other hand, it is also true that the company faces challenges such as a gradual increase in new hires in recent years due to low corporate recognition, and the common industry-wide issues of high turnover rates and retention challenges.

Without turning away from these real challenges, the company has embarked on reforms with a strong will to build a sustainable organization. The White Foundation has comprehensively and highly evaluated these voluntary efforts to solve problems and the positive management stance aimed at evolving towards its desired future.

Towards a state where everyone can thrive with peace of mind and contribute to society

The company upholds the mission (philosophy) of "aiming to realize a society where anyone can challenge themselves, and continuing to provide a field where everyone can work and thrive."

It is important to provide an environment where individuals can always work and grow with peace of mind, by being attentive to the concerns and barriers that job seekers may have, such as age, experience, or career gaps. The company believes that supporting the success of each individual leads to the growth of the entire industry, and is steadily advancing towards realizing its vision of becoming a "good company" for everyone by continuing to take a step ahead.

Formulation of Three New Systems with Talent Management in Mind

The company is facing its current challenges in retention and new hires head-on and has begun initiatives to build a sustainable organization.

Specifically, new evaluation, compensation, and disciplinary systems have been formulated. Moving forward, the company plans to further consider measures that will lead to improved employee engagement from a talent management perspective.

Through system design with clear criteria, the company is carefully creating a structure that allows its diverse engineers to continue working with peace of mind.

Cal Inc. President Akira Maeda's Thoughts and Challenges

Cal Inc. President Akira Maeda

Creating a "Good Company" that Leads to the Growth of the Entire Industry, Where Everyone Can Thrive Without Anxiety

Our mission is to create a society where anyone can challenge themselves, by continuing to provide a field where everyone can work and grow with peace of mind, regardless of concerns or barriers related to age, experience, or career gaps. Creating a place where everyone can thrive will undoubtedly lead to the growth of the entire IT industry.

We are committed to continuously updating our organization through the renovation of our evaluation and compensation systems and engagement improvement measures, without turning away from current challenges such as recognition and retention. We will pursue a truly "good company" where all employees can feel their growth with peace of mind and lead society.

This certification is proof that we are practicing sustainable management where the company and the region can grow together, by establishing an environment where employees can continue to work with peace of mind while growing.

The Certified White Company recognizes Cal Inc.'s desire to "provide a field where everyone can work and thrive" and supports its challenges.

Company Profile

Company Name: Cal Inc.

Headquarters Location: 5F, Akihabara Fukoku Seimei Building, 1 Kanda-aioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Akira Maeda

Year Established: February 1990

HP: https://cal.co.jp/

Business Activities:

IT Business

Electro-mechanical Business

Solution Business

Overseas Planning Business

Platform Business

Operation of Vocational Training Schools

Company Information (Cal Inc.)

What is Certified White Company?

Creating a Society Where "Work" is Enjoyable

Certified White Company is a third-party certification system issued by the White Foundation (General Incorporated Foundation Japan Future Enterprise Promotion Organization). A "white company" as defined by the White Foundation is not a "company that is not black" as commonly understood, but rather a "company that can be supported by family and society, and that we want to pass on to the next generation."

Based on the certification criteria, companies where employees' families can say, "It's great that you're working for a good company," are certified as "white companies." Furthermore, we aim to create a society where "work" is enjoyable by promoting an environment where all employees can leverage their individuality and characteristics to achieve vibrant and creative work styles.

Japan's Only "Comprehensive Evaluation Certification"

Through research involving over 1,000 companies, 70 questions were created to guide companies towards becoming white companies. These questions are divided into seven categories to confirm the presence of corporate initiatives, and certification is granted.

Certified White Company comprehensively evaluates and judges not just a single initiative but the overall human resource systems and corporate efforts, and this is the only certifying organization in Japan that conducts this certification.

As of June 2026, a cumulative total of 676 companies have obtained certification.

[Screening Criteria] Business Model/Productivity, Flexible Work Styles, Health Management, Human Resource Development/Job Satisfaction, Diversity & Inclusion, Risk Management, Labor Law Compliance

Details of Certified White Company

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