July 30, 2009 Research Center, Shiseido Co., Ltd. Chika Katagiri, Ph.D.

1. The 36th Congress of the International Union of Physiological Sciences　（IUPS2009） Gender Equality Symposium （RS55） Promotion of gender equality and work/life balance at Shiseido. July 30, 2009 Research Center, Shiseido Co., Ltd. Chika Katagiri, Ph.D.

2. Current situation regarding female researchers in Japan

3. International Comparison of Percentages of Female Researchers Lithuania USA Japan has fewest female researchers! France UK Japan “Report on Scientific and Technological Studies in FY2008” by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

4. Parental care issues Childbirth and childcare Transfer of spouse Reasons There are So Few Female Researchers in Japan Many factors other than their ability Different treatment of men and women (job opportunities) Percentage of female researchers Skewed selection of courses/majors at universities (preconceptions/ prejudice) Climate for young researchers is both rigid and unstable (fixed terms of several years) Different treatment of men and women (promotions) Universities Life stage Graduate schools （Master’s & Doctoral Courses）

5. Is it a real problem? To maintain society’s vitality Creation of new value with diversified human resources is necessary. ・Various nationalities 　 ・Married/unmarried　・Men and women ・Differing family situations andobligations (childcare, elderly care, etc.) ・With and without disabilities, In science and technology, too, it is necessary to use diversified human resources to advance research and create new value

6. Action A Central concern of gender equality is to assess the quality of opportunity in career development Actionis essential to correct the current situation wherein there are insufficient female researchers for reasons other than their abilities Shiseido Gender Equality Action Plan

7. Efforts toward gender equality at Shiseido

8. Outline of Shiseido customers employees men men 70% 90% women women Established：September 17, 1872 Business：Manufacturing and sale of cosmetics, toiletries, food, pharmaceutical products, etc. Net Sales：(Consolidated) 723.4 billion yen (FY ending March 2008) Employees：About 28,800 in the Shiseido Group, including domestic and overseas affiliates (as of March 2008) 90% of customers and 70% of employees are women

9. The Shiseido Way <1997> With Our Customers Through the creation of products possessing true value and exceptional quality, we strive to help our customers realize their dreams of beauty, well-being and happiness. With Our Business Partners Joining forces with partners who share our goals, we act in a spirit of sincere cooperation and mutual assistance. With Our Shareholders We strive to win the support and trust of our shareholders through transparent management practices and sound business results achieved by high quality growth enabling the retention of earnings for future investments and payment of dividends. With Our Employees The diversity and creativity of our employees makes them our most valuable corporate asset. We strive to promote their professional development and we evaluate them fairly. We recognize the importance of our employees’ personal satisfaction and well-being, and seek to grow together with them. With Our Society We respect and obey all laws in regions in which we do business. Safety and preservation of the natural environment are among our highest priorities. In cooperation with local communities and in harmony with international society, we employ our cultural resources in creating a beautiful lifestyle.

10. Fully Utilizing Human Resources Develop and secure human resources ・It is a waste of human resources when women are unable to exert their capabilities ・Full utilization of capabilities of each and every person is significantly important in an era of a shrinking labor force Positive effects on corporate performance Relationship between women in management and profitability Relationship between length of service of men and women, and profitability 6 8 5.6 7.4 7 5 6 5.3 4 3.7 5 Protifability(%) Protifability(%) 3 4 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 Percentage of women in management is below average Percentage of women in management is above average Difference is below average Difference is above average

11. Reflecting Female Sensitivities and Senses of Value Characteristic feature of the cosmetics industry is that the majority of customers are female ・Employees are expected to have a deep understanding with regard to women’s behavior concerning cosmetics or fashion sense. ・ Aiming to become a company able to propose lifestyles through business based on understanding women’s senses of values and views of life. Steady and active participation of female employees who are also consumers

12. Developing and promoting female’s leader Cultivating Shiseido’s corporate value Reviewing how employees work Helping employees balance work and childcare Social contribution to raise next generations Gender Equality Action Plan 15 <Fiscal 2007 to 2009> Develop and promote female leaders Action plan to development of the next generation

13. Gender Equality Action Plan 15 <Fiscal 2007 to 2009> Develop and promote female managers Action plan to support the development of the next generation

14. 80 73 70 69 65 63 60 60 50 Ratio(%) 40 40 37 35 31 30 27 20 10 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Trend and Current Status of Percentage of Females Researcher at Shiseido Research Center Male Female Percentage of female researcher is 40% and is gradually increasing.

15. Current Situation at the Shiseido Research Center Female researchers at the Shiseido Research Center (Japan) : 40.3% Women in management: 9.2% (as of April 2009) Situation Women in management at Shiseido Research Center Shiseido Researchers Female 9.2% Female 40.3% Male Male To create a situation where women are in positions to participate in discussions and decision -making on company policies Issues hereafter 15

16. Helping Employees to Balance Work and Life

17. Essential Efforts in Utilizing Diverse Human Resources ―Realizing Work/Life Balance ― Work/Life Balance Equal Opportunity Do work-life balance and equal opportunity employment Produce positive effects on human resources management. What work/life balance is? A way of working that enables an enhanced balance of work and other aspects of life, including family life (child-rearing, nursing care, etc.), lifelong learning, hobbies and social contribution activities.

18. Shiseido’s “Virtuous Circle” of Work/Life Balance Issues relevant to all employees regardless of gender, age, marital status or parental status. Measures to realize this include reduced working hours and flexible administration regarding time, responsive to individual needs. Improvement to individual productivity is also required. Capacity to create new value and increase productivity Satisfaction from new experiences carried back to the workplace Shortened working hours and more time for personal life New experiences in the family, community and society 18

19. “Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant” Shiseido’s system to support female researchers

20. Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant Objective To contribute to the fostering of female researchers who can play leading roles, by assisting talented female researchers in their research activities In order to enable as many female researchers as possible to benefit from the grants Eligibility: Female researchers at public research institutes in Japan Applicable research area: Natural sciences in general Aid: One million yen each, up to ten per year Use of aid： Research expenses; hiring of research assistants ※URL for details：http://www.shiseido.co.jp/doctor/grants/science.htm

21. Effect of Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant Women who can play leading roles will naturally increase if talented female researchers are allowed to demonstrate their abilities. Future: Hope to be the basis for a network among female researchers In order for talented female researchers to fully exhibit their abilities . . . A woman facing a barrier to continuing her research can use the grant as a stepping stone over that barrier, and thus successfully demonstrate her ability Barrier Barrier Financial assistance (stepping stone)

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