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  • Overall approach
    0/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      0/1
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      0/1
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      0/1
    • High-level management of deforestion
      0/1
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2050

      Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions
      "We have set the ambitious target of net-zero emissions by 2050. To reach this main target, we have set other targets and actions related to using less energy in our operations and switching to renewable energy [...] 2030 Target Scope 1 & 2 – 63% reduction in absolute CO2 emissions from our direct operations (2015 baseline). [...] Our new targets have been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)."
  • Commodity score
    20/90
    • Leather
      21/90
      • Commitment Strength
        3/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          3/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Sustainability commitment/other
            1/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Sustainability commitment/other
            1/6
            Do they have a deforestation commitment covering animal feed?: No

            When was this commitment set?: 2018
            "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."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Product line

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Target applies to ASICS and Onitsuka Tiger branded footwear

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
            "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."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: source 80% of the total leather used for ASICS and Onitsuka Tiger branded footwear from LWG medal-rated suppliers by 2020
            "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."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "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."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: all suppliers

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "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."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "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"
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "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."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        15/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          "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."
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          ""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."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "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"
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: NA

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 100%

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 0%

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CAMBODIA, CHINA, COLOMBIA, EL SALVADOR, INDIA, INDONESIA, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, NICARAGUA, PHILIPPINES, PORTUGAL, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SRI LANKA, THAILAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, VIETNAM

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: Yes
          Asics have a 2022 Global Factory List of their Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers; Also assesses the severity of any non-compliance; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
          4/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers; Also assesses the severity of any non-compliance; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
          4/4
          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Throughout the year

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
          “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.”
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      18/90
      • Commitment Strength
        5/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          5/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Pulp; Packaging

            When was this commitment set?: NA
            [Translation] "packaging [...] We are reducing the amount of packaging materials used and recommend the use of FSC-certified and recycled paper."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            [Translation] "packaging [...] We are reducing the amount of packaging materials used and recommend the use of FSC-certified and recycled paper."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            [Translation] "packaging [...] We are reducing the amount of packaging materials used and recommend the use of FSC-certified and recycled paper."
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: all suppliers
          "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."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "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"
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "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."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        9/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "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."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "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"
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers; Also assesses the severity of any non-compliance; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
          4/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers; Also assesses the severity of any non-compliance; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
          4/4
          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Throughout the year

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
          “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.”
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    4/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    12/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    4/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Asics Corp is a Japanese company manufacturing sports footwear, sports apparel, and sports equipment. Famous brands among its subsidiaries include Haglöfs and Onitsuka Tiger. Asics uses leather in its sports footwear products, and is one of the largest footwear retailers in the world. Asics Corp. is selected as a powerbroker for leather and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Apparel & footwear, Footwear, Paper Packaging
Segments
Manufacturer, Retailer
HQ
HQ 
Japan
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

Asics, Onitsuka

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