ASICS on target
We set out targets to fulfil our ambitions under our founding philosophy ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’. Towards 2030, this is what we are working on.
2023 targets
- Welcome 5 million OneASICS members.
- Continue collaboration with Right To Play and other NPOs in each region.
- Engage consumers through stronger integration of our community activities with our business.
Action plan onward
- Continue to conduct fundraising activities targeting key regions and employees, continuous improvement of disclosures and engagement data analytics.
- Contribute to ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy of people globally focusing on mental health.
- Contribute to ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy of people globally focusing on mental health.
- Involve more subsidiaries with our community activities, based on our founding philosophy.
- Communicate our community activities more to engage consumers.
2023 target
- Increase diversity particularly focusing on more equal gender representation in management globally and in Japan people with a disability.
Action plan onward
- Create 2026 gender targets for all regions, globally aim to exceed 40% female managers.
- Set 2026 PwD employment target: 4% of employees.
- Global: Promote employment of PwD and improve their work environment.
2023 targets
- All Tier 1 supplier factories meet global and ASICS sustainability standards.
- All Tier 1 strategic partner factories meet ASICS B-Level or above.
- Expand the scope of self-governance.
- All nominated Tier 2 suppliers meet ASICS C-level or above.
Action plan onward
- Optimize supplier evaluation system and structure.
- Strengthen human rights due diligence and programs in the supply chain.
- Strengthen risk management through data analysis and utilization.
Targets
- CO₂ emission reduction rate in direct operations (2015 baseline): 63% by 2030.
- CO₂ emission reduction rate in the supply chain (2015 baseline): 63% by 2030.
- Percentage of electricity from renewable sources in direct operations: 100% by 2030.
- Increase our sourcing of certified sustainable cotton toward 2025.
Action plan onward
- Continue to expand the use of electricity from renewable sources focusing on the facilities with higher emissions.
- Expand CO₂ labelling items/categories, reflect the learnings from GEL-LYTE™ III CM1.95.
- Expand renewable energy sourcing in Tier 1 strategic footwear suppliers.
- Source 100% more sustainable cotton for apparel and accessories by 2025.
Targets
- 100% recycled polyester to replace standard polyester materials in shoes and sportwear products by 2030.
- 3 regions have take-back programs to reuse or recycle products and materials by 2030.
- 98% waste recovered or recycled at our direct operations by 2023.
Action plan onward
- Continue to expand the use of recycled polyester across all product categories. Strengthen partnership with suppliers.
- Continue our approach towards circular economy through product design and creating new options to reuse or recycle materials from both inside and outside of our industries.
