Our Approach
- Materiality, Risks and Opportunities
- ASICS Sustainability framework
- Material topics in the value chain
- Sustainability policies and guidelines
- Governing Sustainability at ASICS
- External recognition
Materiality, Risks and Opportunities
Our sustainability efforts have a greater impact when we focus on our most important impacts, risks, and opportunities, as determined by our business and our stakeholders.To do this, we update our materiality assessment regularly, including an annual update and a comprehensive review every three years.
Material Topics
We mapped the topics in terms of their importance to social value creation and impact and their importance to ASICS philosophy and strategy. The resulting matrix reveals the most material topics for ASICS to focus on
1. Mental and Physical Well-Being
2. Innovation
3. Quality of Products and Services
4. Human Rights and Transparency in
the Supply Chain
5. Climate Action
6. Circularity
7. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
8. Corporate Governance and Disclosure
9. Biodiversity and Water Managemen
Our last comprehensive assessment was conducted in 2023, and our annual review in 2024 resulted in no changes. This double materiality assessment involved determining the outward impact ASICS has on people and the planet, as well the opportunities and risks that sustainability issues can bring to the business. ASICS is planning to conduct a DMA validation process in 2025 to anticipate on the upcoming CSRD legislation.
ASICS Sustainability framework
Our commitment to sustainability falls under two pillars: People and Planet. Through the ASICS Sustainability Framework, we structure our efforts to achieve targets that make a difference to the environment and help improve the well-being of people today and in the future.
Our strategy is informed by our double materiality analysis and is aligned with our overall business strategy, set out in our Mid-Term Plan 2026. It is also designed to contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In using this Framework, we look back at our performance and forward to what tomorrow may bring – our plan, do, check, act approach.
People
Consumers and Communities
We support people’s mental and physical well-being.
Our people
We support and encourage ASICS employees to fulfill their potential.
Supply chain
We empower people in our value chain and build transparent, fair, and ethical partnerships.
Planet
Products
We focus on materials, production processes, and sustainable design to limit environmental impact.
Operations
We aim to make a positive contribution to global climate goals by adjusting the way in which we operate, including our manufacturing processes.
KPIs at a glance
To realize our philosophy of Sound Mind, Sound Body, we have established approaches, KPIs, and actions as part of the ASICS 2026 Mid-Term Plan.
Material topics in the value chain
ASICS operates within an extensive value chain, and our impacts, risks, and opportunities reach beyond our direct activities. This visual shows our priority material topics appear in the value chain, helping us make a positive impact on people and the planet.
| Raw materials | We are switching to more sustainable materials, such as recycled or bio-based polyester and certified natural materials. |
|---|---|
| Material processing | We are committed to meeting our quality and safety standards and reducing resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the production process. We build transparent, fair and ethical partnerships and empower people. |
| Product manufacturing | We engage with our suppliers to reduce environmental impacts during the manufacturing process and encourage them to actively seek renewable energy alternatives. We build transparent, fair and ethical partnerships and empower people. |
| Distribution to market | We work with our logistics providers to transport our products to our various markets in the most efficient way, including shifting to packaging with lower environmental impact. |
| Retail | Our own retail stores are designed to use energy efficiently and to maximize the reuse of store fittings. We are switching to more sustainable packaging for our products. |
| Product use phase | We support consumers to improve their mental and physical health and help them to reduce their environmental impact through care label advice. We offer repair services for some products in Japan. |
| End of life and recycling | We investigate partnerships and engage consumers in take-back programs to support a circular economy. |
Sustainability Governance at ASICS
Our robust sustainability governance structure ensures the integration of sustainability into our business and keeps us on track to achieve our goals. Our governing bodies are also responsible for dealing with grievances and violations of ASICS policies.
Board of Directors
Chaired by the CEO, the Board of Directors oversees the ASICS sustainability strategy, including climate action, human rights, and other topics, and ensures sustainability is integrated and prioritized in corporate objectives.The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the General Manager of the sustainability department report to the Board of Directors at least twice a year on sustainability related risks and opportunities based on information from the Sustainability Committee and Risk Management Committee.
Sustainability Committee
Chaired by the CEO, the Sustainability Committee reviews our strategy, action plan, and materiality, and provides progress reports.
Risk Management Committee
Chaired by the COO, the Risk Management Committee reviews priority risks and action plans, and reports on progress.
Human Rights Committee
Advises on human rights issues, oversees the implementation of human rights due diligence, and evaluates the effectiveness of ASICS’ human rights-related actions.
How We Deal with Critical Concern
ASICS employees, subsidiaries, suppliers, and partners are encouraged to use our confidential Global Whistleblowing System to report their concerns, which they can do anonymously.
All reports are dealt with promptly and confidentially by each regional compliance committee, according to the process outlined in our Global Policy on Protected Disclosure. Critical concerns are ultimately reported to the compliance committee at ASICS’ Headquarters, as disclosed in the GRI
content index.
*Read more about the grievance mechanism in our value chain
*Global Policy on Protected Disclosure (Whistleblowing)
*Read more about governance at ASICS
Sustainability policies and guidelines
At ASICS, we work together to pursue shared sustainability goals, steered by our policies and guidelines. They are designed to give ASICS employees, suppliers and other business partners clarity on how we can create, make, and sell products while protecting the planet and improving people’s well-being.We provide training to ensure our policies and guidelines are fully integrated into the way we work – at ASICS and among our business partners and suppliers.
ASICS
- Community Engagement Guideline
Our suppliers & Other business partners
- Supplier CSR Standards
- Guideline for Factory CSR & Compliance Management
- Product Sourcing and Assessment Cycle Guideline
- Guideline for Management of Production Downsizing and Facility Phase-out
- ASICS Green Procurement Policy
Our materiais and Products
- ASICS Materials Guidelines
- Restricted Substance Policy
- Policy on Animal-Derived Materials
- Conflict Mineral Policy
- Recycled Material Policy
- Cotton Policy
- Sustainable Packaging Policy
- ASICS Footwear Material Sourcing Policy
External recognition
Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index
ASICS Corporation was selected for the 10th time as a component company of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index.
CDP
ASICS is pleased to announce that it has received the highest rating "A" in the climate change, by the international non-profit organization CDP.
FTSE4Good Index Series、FTSE Blossom Japan Index
ASICS Corporation has been continuously included in the FTSE4Good Index since 2016 and the FTSE Blossom Japan index since 2017.
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
ASICS Corporation has been continuously included with AA ratings since 2017.