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TOKYO, Nov 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At EICMA in Milan, Honda unveiled its full 24YM line-up, featuring four new model names, significant upgrades to a further four models - two of which will be available with a world-first motorcycle technology - and a concept version of the next all-electric vehicle destined to join Honda’s uniquely broad and varied range.New CB1000 HornetHeadlining the unveiling is the introduction of the new head of Honda’s growing Hornet family – the CB1000 Hornet.The new flagship naked will be powered by a retuned version of the in-line four-cylinder powerplant from the 2017YM CBR1000RR Fireblade, that delivers peak power of over 110kW and more than 100Nm of torque.Wrapping the engine is an all-new steel twin spar frame that will offer a unique blend of dynamic cornering performance and stability, via Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) suspension adjustable for both compression and rebound, matched to a Pro-link rear Showa shock.The styling is pure and aggressive. Led by the piercing gaze of super-compact dual LED projector headlights, the Hornet-signature fuel tank – with wings folded forward – is broad shouldered up front but tapers radically to the rear, mirrored by the minimal seat unit that underlines the traditional narrow-waisted Hornet look. The new frame is also used as a design feature, but subtly blacked out – like the tubular trellis-style rear subframe.Electronic aids will run via Throttle By Wire and allow the rider to choose between 3 riding modes, displayed on the 5-inch TFT colour display; connectivity is available for both Android and iOS devices via Honda RoadSync. New CB500 HornetThe Hornet family will have a new third member in Honda’s 24YM line-up - the CB500 Hornet, which brings new, aggressive styling inspired by its two bigger siblings, and aerodynamic performance that befit the iconic Hornet name.The CB500 Hornet’s fairing incorporates headlight side ducts that channel air to the upper fuel tank area, contributing to a linear steering feel with outstanding handling agility. A new LED throws its light out wider for increased visibility.Power and torque for the 471cc engine meet maximum A2 licence requirements – at 35kW and 43Nm – while updated fuel injection settings improve acceleration feel from low down, and the CB500 Hornet now features HSTC for increased peace of mind.The high-quality chassis specification includes 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD forks, Showa rear shock and dual discs up front with four-piston calipers, while a new 5-inch TFT screen offers Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity.New CBR600RRAfter a six-year absence from Honda’s European line-up, the much-loved - and razor-sharp - CBR600RR returns for 24YM to reinvigorate the middleweight super sports category. Loaded with cutting-edge MotoGP-inspired electronics and aerodynamics, the new CBR600RR is a free-revving four-cylinder motorcycling gem powered by an engine substantially upgraded from its previous incarnation to deliver peak power of 89kW at 14,250rpm and 63Nm of torque at 11,500rpm. The sweet-handling chassis package deliver both instant changes of direction and stability through its twin-spar aluminium frame with aluminium swingarm, 41mm Showa Big Piston USD front forks, Unit Pro-Link Showa rear shock and fairings featuring MotoGP-derived winglets.The CBR600RR’s new comprehensive electronics package benefits from the use of a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), as found in the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, and includes Throttle By Wire control, 5 Riding Modes, Cornering ABS, 9-level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Wheelie Control, Rear Lift Control and Emergency Stop Signals. Honda Electronic Steering Damper, an assist/slipper clutch and quickshifter are also standard fit.New NX500The iconic ‘NX’ designation returns to Honda’s line-up in the form of the new NX500.Meaning ‘New X-over’, the NX500 is designed to be enjoyed on everything from a winding road to a gravel trail or long-distance adventure. Building on the popularity of the outgoing CB500X, it features new styling and a range of specification and performance upgrades.Handling dynamics and feel are improved thanks to a 3 kilogram reduction (1.5kg of which comes from new lightweight 5-spoke cast aluminium wheels) in kerb weight to 196kg, revised spring rate and damping for the Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) upside down forks, and sharper acceleration thanks to new fuel injection settings.Further spec upgrades come in the form of a new 5-inch TFT screen, Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity and HSTC. Led by a new headlight, the styling is completely refreshed, with new plastics from front to back mixing compact adventure-style usability with an imposing silhouette and solidity of form. CBR500RThe gateway machine to Honda’s CBR super sports family is also significantly upgraded for 24YM.Crisp and comprehensively updated, the Fireblade-inspired styling includes new headlight and taillight, plus revised bodywork featuring winglets for improved front end feel. New graphics and colours amplify the CBR500R’s ‘baby Blade’ look and new fuel injection settings improve low rpm acceleration.   The new 5-inch full colour TFT screen is operated by easy-to-use backlit switchgear, and is the interface for the new connectivity of Honda RoadSync.CB650R and CBR650RHonda’s CB650R naked middleweight and its sibling, the CBR650R, both receive a style refresh and new technology for 24YM. The CB650R’s Neo Sports Café unique look has evolved to make it a sinuous, more dynamic and purposeful-looking machine. Led from the front by the new slanted LED headlight, it features new radiator shrouds and a sharper new rear fairing complete with new taillight.For its CBR sibling, redesigned dual LED headlights are matched with updated upper and lower fairings that, along with the redesigned tail unit, combine muscularity with slim lines and attractive angles to ramp up the CBR650R’s pure sporting appeal.Both bikes feature Honda RoadSync connectivity a new 5-inch full colour TFT screen designed for optimal readability on bright days. Honda E-ClutchThe CB650R and CBR650R are also the first Honda motorcycles to be available with the innovative Honda E-Clutch technology, the world’s first fully automatic clutch for a multi-geared motorcycle, designed to make motorcycling, from beginner right through to expert, even more enjoyable and exciting.Honda E-Clutch takes away the need to use the clutch lever to make a shift either up or down the gearbox. The rider simply has to operate the shift pedal for ultra-fast, consistent gear changes, exactly as if using a quickshifter. During the gear change, it uses a harmonised combination of ‘half-clutch’ operation, fuel injection cut and ignition control to eliminate shift shock for an ultra-smooth ride.The clutch lever is also not needed when pulling away or coming to a stop. Becoming active as soon as the engine is switched on, the Honda E-Clutch system manages both scenarios smoothly, and if the rider desires, they are able to operate the clutch lever as normal. Should the rider want to turn off the system for a particular ride, this is also possible via the instrument panel. CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP24YM sees the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and its SP version drive further up their development curve with a host of engine and gearbox updates that produce a major mid-range performance boost and improved throttle response.  Harnessing a huge amount of HRC development and knowhow, the delivery of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s 113Nm torque and 160kW has been substantially changed to generate even more corner exit acceleration alongside its prodigious top-end power. This is further heightened by new shorter gear ratios and primary drive, redesigned middle fairing with new winglets plus a revised, lighter and more pliant frame.  The addition of 2-Motor Throttle By Wire increases part-throttle control and also allows amplified engine braking. Lighter crankcases, crankshaft and conrods, together with revised valve timing and raised compression ratio, ensure that the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP draws more performance from every combustion cycle, while changes to the standard fit AkrapoviÄ muffler reduce exhaust volume by 5dB..The SP version of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is the first bike in the world to use the new, third generation Öhlins Smart Electronic 43mm S-EC3.0 (SV) NPX USD forks. It also features a digital spring preload guide via the instrument panel, which has been developed to allow riders a clear and easy way to set their Fireblade up perfectly. New Brembo Stylema R four-piston radial mount brake calipers offer consistently high braking performance.CRF1100L Africa Twin and Africa Twin Adventure SportsEICMA will also mark the public debut of the 24YM CRF1100L Africa Twin and its Adventure Sports variant, which carry a series of performance and practical updates for 24YM.Both models benefit from a 7% increase in maximum torque – delivered 750rpm earlier in the rpm range – thanks to changes in compression ratio, valve timing, intake ports and ECU settings. Revisions to the Dual Clutch Transmission gearbox bring earlier downshifts to match the new engine performance, improved cornering detection and a more natural feel on initial take off and between first and second gears.Practicality is improved with the addition of tubeless tyres for easier roadside repair, and a larger, 5 way adjustable screen. The CRF1100L Africa Twin itself will now be available for the first time with the option of Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa EERA™), which offers optimised damping in all riding conditions, as well as the ability to change rear spring preload on the move via the 6.5in touchscreen display.The road-going capabilities of the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports are heightened by a new 19” front wheel and wider front tyre, plus more weather protection from a broader front fairing and the larger screen, plus greater comfort from the more thickly-padded seat. SC e: ConceptAlso on display at Honda’s EICMA stand is the SC e: Concept, a concept version of the company’s second electric two-wheeler for European customers, following the arrival to key markets of the EM1 e: electric moped in 2023.The SC e: Concept features distinctive, ultra-modern design lines, large flat floor and long wide seat. It will be equipped with two of the swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries for a longer riding range, supporting customers looking for emission-free, quiet, compact urban mobility with the added benefit of being able to recharge in the comfort of home.The ‘SC’ stands for scooter, meaning anyone with an A1 licence will be able to ride the mass production version which is due to arrive by 2025. Tom Gardner, Senior Vice President, Honda Motor Europe, Ltd.“Following the resounding sales success of the new Hornet and Transalp in 2023, which has helped grow our sales volume by over 30%, the addition of four more new model names and significant upgrades to flagships like the Africa Twin and Fireblade promise another bright year ahead in 2024.We continue to enhance and enrich our range with the arrival of the beautiful new CB1000 Hornet, the return of the much-loved CBR600RR and the addition - for the CB650R and CBR650R - of the unique Honda E-Clutch, which marks another world first for Honda.Alongside this, it’s exciting for us to be introducing the SC e: Concept, which will go into production by 2025, and is a sure-footed next step on the electrification journey for our two-wheeled line-up.” For more information, visit https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2023/c231107aeng.html. 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Honda Motor Co., Ltd has developed the world’s first(1) Honda E-Clutch system for motorcycles that enables smooth starting and gear shifting without the need for the rider to operate the clutch lever(2), by automatically controlling the clutch of the multi-gear manual motorcycle transmission.The Honda E-Clutch is electronic control technology that realizes natural and smooth riding through instantaneous, fine-tuned clutch control without the rider needing to operate the clutch lever, for optimum performance in situations where the driving force changes, such as starting, stopping, and shifting gears.To meet a wide range of rider demands, the clutch can be operated manually like a normal manual transmission motorcycle by gripping the clutch lever, even when the clutch is being controlled electronically.As Honda E-Clutch is a lightweight and compact system, it can be installed without major changes to existing engine layouts. Honda plans to apply Honda E-Clutch to its FUN motorcycle models over time.Honda will continue to develop new technologies that improve the quality of the riding experience and provide motorcycles that meet the tastes of a wide range of riders who seek the joy of riding.Honda E-ClutchSystem OverviewThe Honda E-Clutch electronically controls the power transmission mechanism similar to a conventional manual single clutch or manual transmission mechanism, combining engine-coordinated control (ignition timing, fuel injection, etc.) and clutch-coordinated control according to vehicle conditions (vehicle / engine speed, throttle position, gear position, shift pedal load detection, etc.), to respond to the rider’s inputs. In addition, manual clutch operation by using the clutch lever and the motorized clutch control are independent, enabling the rider to intervene manually, realizing both manual operation and clutch control by motor.The system can be turned on or off. When the system is on, clutch operation is controlled automatically by default, and the rider can temporarily switch to manual clutch operation by using the clutch lever. When the system is off, the rider must operate the clutch with the clutch lever at all times (starting, shifting gears, and stopping).Overview image of Honda E-Clutch system(1) according to Honda research (as of October 2023)(2) Gear shift pedal operation is required to change gears Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) completed delivery of a compact CO2capture system CO2MPACT™ in September, which received order from　NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK) last year. The system has been installed adjacent to a tunnel kiln used for ceramic firing at NGK's plant in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and recently began commercial operation. This is the second MHI CO2MPACT™ system to be put into commercial operation.The CO2MPACT™ delivered to NGK has a 0.3 metric tons per day (tpd) capacity. The highly versatile standard design has been modularized to support a broader range of applications in various industrial fields, allowing for ease of transport and installation, and a shorter time to delivery. MHI received an order of CO2MAPT from NGK which aims demonstration test for the utilization of captured CO2 This is the first attempt in the world to apply CO2 capture technology in the ceramic manufacturing field.CO2MPACT™ received the "Awards for Excellence" at the 2022 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards(Note1) in January 2023, and the "Award By The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association" at the 53rd Machine Design Award IDEA(Note2) in July. The concept has been highly praised by customers and organizations in Japan and overseas. Going forward, MHI will continue to enhance its presence, aiming for more widespread adoption of CO2MPACT™ among stakeholders pursuing carbon neutrality in various industrial fields, and expanding business opportunities.NGK is pursuing initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions from production facilities across its corporate group. NGK has adopted "NGK Group Environmental Vision" with a target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and is advancing efforts to achieve net zero ahead of schedule through its "the Net Zero CO2Emissions Project". The introduction of CO2MPACT™ is an extremely significant and groundbreaking measure for NGK in terms of accelerating action to reach carbon neutrality, which is part of this project, and for MHI in terms of the standpoint of contributing to the decarbonization needs in new industrial fields.MHI Group has made a declaration to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and is pursuing strategic measures for decarbonization for both the energy supply and demand sides. One of the core elements of the "Energy Transition," a decarbonization strategy for the supply side, is establishing a CO2 solutions ecosystem that links diverse carbon emission sources with solutions for storage and utilization. Going forward, MHI Group will continue to solidly pursue its carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) business built on its unique CO2 capture technology, and as a solutions provider, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, and further develop solutions that help protect the environment.CO2MPACT™ Compact CO2 Capture System(1) For details of CO2MPACT™ receiving "Awards for Excellence" at the 2022 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards, see the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/230201.html(2) For details of CO2MPACT™ receiving "Award By The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association" at the 53rd Machine Design Award IDEA, see the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/230810.htmlAbout MHI Group's CO2 capture technologiesMHI Group has been developing the KM CDR Process™ (Kansai Mitsubishi Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process) and the Advanced KM CDR Process™ in collaboration with The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. since 1990. As of November 2023, the Company has delivered 16 plants utilizing the KM CDR Process™, with two additional plants currently under construction. The Advanced KM CDR Process™ uses the KS-21™ solvent, which incorporates technological improvements over the amine-based KS-1™ solvent used in all 16 of the commercial CO2 capture plants MHI has delivered to date. KS-21™ offers superior regeneration efficiency and lower deterioration than the KS-1™, and has been shown to provide excellent energy-saving performance, reduced operating costs, and low amine emissions.For further information on MHI Group's CO2 capture plants: www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa, surrounded by Hakone’s natural beauty, is pleased to announce the launch of its renewed Spa IZUMI treatment menu, beginning on November 1, 2023. The resort, nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji, is situated in Japan's picturesque hot-spring region, just an hour and a half from the heart of Tokyo, with easy access to western Japan, including Kyoto, via bullet train.Drawing inspiration from Hakone’s natural beauty, and the region’s renowned hot springs, the new menu additions offer a spa experience that immerses guests in the unique essence of this remarkable destination.One of the newly introduced treatments, “Onsen Leg Relief,” is more than just a spa treatment and incorporates the therapeutic benefits of the Owakudani hot springs. This unique experience allows guests to harness the healing properties of this sulfuric acid spring, known for its rich sodium components. This restorative treatment involves wrapping the legs from the feet to the thighs with bandages soaked in the spring water. The bandages are applied with moderate pressure to warm the legs. The warming effect stimulates blood circulation, and the synergistic effect of sodium osmosis and bandage pressure improves swelling, leaving the legs feeling light and refreshed.This treatment is perfect for those who feel a sense of heaviness and fatigue due to a long flight, car travel or excessive walking. It also caters to guests interested in reaping the benefits of natural hot springs but prefer a private experience to public baths.The spa’s signature treatment, Fruitherapy, has also been revamped into a more organic-focused offering that includes a scrub with the scent of locally produced citrus and botanical pads filled with brown rice and fruit leaf essence. The energy contained in the organic fruit seeds awakens your dormant healing power within, enhancing the body’s ability to repair damage and regenerate.For the full menu: hyatt.com/en-US/spas/Spa-Izumi-And-Onsen-Hakone/homeABOUT SPA IZUMISpa IZUMI is a full-service spa facility offering eight spacious treatment rooms including two couples rooms. Additionally, it features a relaxation room, along with separate male and female onsen baths and changing rooms. The hot springs at Spa IZUMI are sourced from Ōwakudani and consist of slightly acidic sulfate springs, renowned for their skin-beautifying effects and resistance to cooling, which enhances the effectiveness of treatments when bathing before the session.Spa Treatment 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (last treatment finishes at 9:45 PM)Onsen 6:00 AM–MidnightFor reservations:TEL: +81 460 82 2085  EMAIL: izumispa.hakhr@hyatt.comHomepage: hyatt.com/en-US/spas/Spa-Izumi-And-Onsen-Hakone/home- Spa IZUMI is by reservation only.- Non-staying visitors will be charged a facility fee (inclusive of JPY 3,300 consumption tax) and onsen tax (JPY 50).About Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and SpaHyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa is nestled in the foothills of the Gora mountains, renowned as one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts, just an hour and a half from the center of Tokyo. With warm, welcoming service that feels like home, the hotel offers 80 spacious rooms starting at 56 square meters, including dog-friendly rooms. It features a cozy Living Room with an open log fireplace, Dining Room – Western Cuisine, Dining Room – Sushi, a private dining room and the signature Spa IZUMI, along with spacious onsen baths. For more information, visit hakone.regency.hyatt.com or follow us @hyattregencyhakone on Facebook and Instagram.About Hyatt RegencyThe Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 240 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 45 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests’ needs. Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegency.CONTACT:Akiko Kijima, Director of Sales & MarketingHyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spaakiko.kijima@hyatt.comPress Release: http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/HakoneSpaIzumi_2023118.pdf Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) is committed to implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as acrucial driver to achieve sustainable growth and create value to society by respecting planetary boundaries and improving people’s wellbeing. Today, Hitachi announced that it has received the top “Gold” award in “Pride Index 2023”, an index forevaluating activities related to sexual minorities, hosted by the Japanese non-profit group “work with Pride.”Hitachi recognizes all diversity dimensions, such as background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, and religion, as sources of value. For this reason, the group is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone, including the LGBTQIA+(1) community, feel accepted and valued, able to speak upand contribute. This award recognizes Hitachi’s activities to promote DEI globally, including in-house seminars and “LGBTQIA+ Guidebook” provided for all employees.In order to further accelerate the promotion of DEI, November 2023 has been designated as the Group’s first “DEI Month,”with webinars and learning materials deployed through the course of the month to encourage a deeper understanding of DEI among all Hitachi Group employees. Through these activities, Hitachi will continue to provide a comfortable working environment for employees where innovations are generated and contribute to a sustainable society that supports richer and happier lives for everyone.Hitachi Group’s initiatives that support the LGBTQIA+ community1) Distribution of the “LGBTQIA+ Guidebook”Hitachi released the “LGBTQIA+ Guidebook” under the supervision of NPO Nijiiro Diversity. The Guidebook includes message from Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer Lorena Dellagiovanna, introduces terminology related to LGBTQIA+, and showcases specific actions that can easily be taken into practice in the workplace to foster awareness and inclusion.2) LGBTQIA+ Café SeminarIn July 2023, Hitachi invited instructors from NPO Nijiiro Diversity to conduct an online seminar for all Hitachi Group Employees. Around 500 employees from 50 Hitachi Group companies gathered for a Q&A session on the theme of “What we can do as allies(2),” using chat functions for both instructors and participants.3) Using various channels for continuous internal communicationIn addition to the distribution of “Inside Hitachi,” an in-house e-journal for all Hitachi Group employees, “Diversity forNEXT100: LGBTQIA+,” a new webpage for transmitting information on LGBTQIA+ within the in-house intranet website,was developed. Also, during Pride Month in June, in which communication on LGBTQIA+ is activated globally,Hitachi’s corporate logo was displayed in rainbow colors.4) Creation of DEI policies for all Hitachi Group companiesSince 2022, Hitachi has published its corporate stance of respecting all forms of diversity, including gender and sexuality, as part of the “Hitachi Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy.” URL www.hitachi.com/sustainability/download/pdf/Global_DEI_policy_EN.pdf5) Amendments to company regulations and social welfare benefitsAs part of activities aimed at supporting the involvement of the LGBTQIA+ community and diverse human resources,during 2020 spring negotiations, Hitachi discussed proposals from the company to the labor union on “the application of various allowances and work-related systems for employees with same-sex partners,” and began reviewing systems and operations in April 2020. Through these activities, at Hitachi, Ltd. and nearly all Group companies in Japan, employees with same-sex partners qualify for in-house systems such as family nursing care leave and childcare/work-life balance support funding, just the same as employees with opposite-sex spouses (legally married) and common-law spouses.Hitachi Group’s first “DEI Month” held in NovemberHitachi has continuously conducted activities to promote DEI across the Group. As part of these activities, this Novemberhas been designated as the Group’s first “DEI Month,” with webinars and learning materials deployed through the course ofthe month to encourage a deeper understanding of DEI among all Group employees. Activities include:1) “Together, we are stronger” webinar for employeesA webinar was livestreamed on the theme “The importance of DEI in Hitachi’s business,” featuring as panelists Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer Lorena Dellagiovanna and the Executive Vice Presidents and Executive Officers, Masakazu Aoki (General Manager of Connective Industries Division), Alistair Dormer (General Manager of Green Energy & Mobility Strategy Planning Division) and Toshiaki Tokunaga (General Manager of Digital Systems & Services Division). About 1,500 employees attended the two sessions covering the global presence of the group.2) Distribution of “Inclusive language and meeting toolkits” to all employeesHitachi created a guidebook to ensure that employees engage in inclusive communications and to see that meetings are held in inclusive environments and will make this guidebook available to all employees.3) e-learning program “Hitachi’s DEI Journey”This program enables employees to undertake DEI education anytime, anywhere, in a multiple-choice quiz format, which is based on actual examples of situations where DEI and DEI fundamentals become important in the workplace.Lorena Dellagiovanna, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Hitachi, Ltd.said:DEI is a long-term strategic priority for Hitachi, and each of us must support DEI throughout the organization. I believe that the achievement of "Gold" award in the “PRIDE Index 2023” is a remarkable step in our journey. Through "DEI Month" in thisNovember, which is being implemented for the first time as an initiative for the entire Hitachi Group, we will share across the Group how DEI supports personal and professional growth and creates a more inclusive and equitable environment for all of us, to unlock innovation and allow everyone to thrive.(1) An acronym for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer, intersex, asexual” with a “+” sign to recognize the limitless sexual orientations and gender identities used by members of our community; Hitachi will use this term consistently across the group.(2) Allies: A person who supports, encourages, and stands up for persons in the LGBTQIA+ communityAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries.Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.