Asics Corp.

"This Code applies to ASICS Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. ASICS establishes a business relationship exclusively with suppliers, (sub) contractors, intermediaries, commercial agents, consultants and other service providers (hereinafter ‘Business Partners’) who comply with this Code. [...] The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO) are addressed to member states of the ILO, not to individuals of companies. ASICS supports the aim of the ILO to arrive at universally accepted labor standards. ASICS has adopted internal procedures and guidelines with respect to topics covered by the Fundamental Conventions of the ILO, such as: a) Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize b) Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining c) Forced Labor d) Abolition of Forced Labor e) Equal Remuneration f) Discrimination (Employment and Occupation )g) Minimum Age h) Worst Forms of Child Labor [...] Working hours are not to exceed the maximum set by local laws and regulations, and should not be excessive, including overtime."

"Business Partners shall not discriminate against the Employees in their employment conditions, including recruitment, hiring and firing, opportunities for growth, development and promotions, selection of Employees for training, determination of wages and benefits, and disciplinary action on the basis of [...] gender"

"When it becomes apparent that we have caused or participated in a negative impact on human rights, we will work to remedy the situation through appropriate procedures. In such circumstances, we will establish a process for remediation and redress that is accessible to affected parties."

"Since 2018, ASICS has been a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG), a multi-stakeholder group promoting sustainable leather manufacturing practices. Our membership helps ensure that our leather products are responsibly sourced, and it supports our shift to sourcing more sustainable leather." [...] "We set a target to source 80% of the total leather used for ASICS and Onitsuka Tiger branded footwear from LWG medal-rated suppliers by 2020. We achieved the target: in 2020, we sourced 87% from LWG medal-rated suppliers."

""ASICS Corporation, its subsidiaries and its affiliates (hereinafter collectively referred to as "ASICS") require all of ASICS' suppliers (including manufacturers), (sub)contractors, intermediaries, commercial agents, consultants and other service providers (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Business Partners") to operate their business so that they meet the minimum requirements provided herein. [...] Business Partners shall fully comply with all laws [...] Business Partners should maintain all relevant documents necessary to demonstrate their compliance with this Policy, and submit these documents to ASICS upon ASICS' request, respecting applicable laws. Further, ASICS shall have the right to conduct, announced or unannounced, initial and follow up audits or shall have the right to have ASICS' designated independent monitors conduct such audits to determine if Business Partners comply with this Policy."

"Whistleblowers may report any Reportable Conducts to Global Whistleblowing System below. Whistleblowers to Global Whistleblowing System can remain anonymous if they wish.- Email：ahq-compliance-committee@asics.com- LetterAttn.: Compliance Committee, Legal and Compliance Division of ASICS CorporationAddress: 7-1-1 Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JapanZip code: 650-8555"

Asics have a 2022 Global Factory List of their Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers

“Throughout the year, we took action to create a culture of good sustainability management in our supply chain. We did this through audits, explanatory meetings, capacity building and awareness raising. We communicate biannually with each factory about their sustainability status […] we are enhancing the relationships among subsidiaries to increase the accuracy of coverage of the regional factories. […] Non-compliance areas Environment […] If we identify non-compliance issues through our assessments, we first categorize them as major or minor, based on their severity and level of risk to workers.”

"This Code applies to ASICS Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. ASICS establishes a business relationship exclusively with suppliers, (sub) contractors, intermediaries, commercial agents, consultants and other service providers (hereinafter ‘Business Partners’) who comply with this Code. [...] The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO) are addressed to member states of the ILO, not to individuals of companies. ASICS supports the aim of the ILO to arrive at universally accepted labor standards. ASICS has adopted internal procedures and guidelines with respect to topics covered by the Fundamental Conventions of the ILO, such as: a) Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize b) Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining c) Forced Labor d) Abolition of Forced Labor e) Equal Remuneration f) Discrimination (Employment and Occupation )g) Minimum Age h) Worst Forms of Child Labor [...] Working hours are not to exceed the maximum set by local laws and regulations, and should not be excessive, including overtime."

"Business Partners shall not discriminate against the Employees in their employment conditions, including recruitment, hiring and firing, opportunities for growth, development and promotions, selection of Employees for training, determination of wages and benefits, and disciplinary action on the basis of [...] gender"

"When it becomes apparent that we have caused or participated in a negative impact on human rights, we will work to remedy the situation through appropriate procedures. In such circumstances, we will establish a process for remediation and redress that is accessible to affected parties."

"ASICS Corporation, its subsidiaries and its affiliates (hereinafter collectively referred to as "ASICS") require all of ASICS' suppliers (including manufacturers), (sub)contractors, intermediaries, commercial agents, consultants and other service providers (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Business Partners") to operate their business so that they meet the minimum requirements provided herein. [...] Business Partners shall fully comply with all laws [...] Business Partners should maintain all relevant documents necessary to demonstrate their compliance with this Policy, and submit these documents to ASICS upon ASICS' request, respecting applicable laws. Further, ASICS shall have the right to conduct, announced or unannounced, initial and follow up audits or shall have the right to have ASICS' designated independent monitors conduct such audits to determine if Business Partners comply with this Policy."

"Whistleblowers may report any Reportable Conducts to Global Whistleblowing System below. Whistleblowers to Global Whistleblowing System can remain anonymous if they wish.- Email：ahq-compliance-committee@asics.com- LetterAttn.: Compliance Committee, Legal and Compliance Division of ASICS CorporationAddress: 7-1-1 Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JapanZip code: 650-8555"

“Throughout the year, we took action to create a culture of good sustainability management in our supply chain. We did this through audits, explanatory meetings, capacity building and awareness raising. We communicate biannually with each factory about their sustainability status […] we are enhancing the relationships among subsidiaries to increase the accuracy of coverage of the regional factories. […] Non-compliance areas Environment […] If we identify non-compliance issues through our assessments, we first categorize them as major or minor, based on their severity and level of risk to workers.”