GRI STANDARDS CONTENT INDEX 2020
At ASICS, we compile our sustainability reports in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the international benchmark for sustainability reporting. In the following pages, we will refer to our 2020 performance in line with the GRI Standards Index General Disclosures and the Topic-Specific Disclosures. Our Sustainability Report 2020 has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option.
ASICS Sustainability according to GRI
The table below links our Sustainability activities to the GRI Standards topics. GRI topics not included in the table are not considered material for this specific sustainability performance period.
ASICS material topic | GRI topic |
Corporate governance and disclosure | Environmental Compliance |
Socioeconomic Compliance | |
Customer Privacy | |
Economic Performance | |
People | |
Mental & physical well-being | Local Communities |
Human rights in the supply chain | Child Labor |
Forced or Compulsory Labor | |
Human Rights Assessment | |
Supplier Social Assessment | |
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | |
Employee engagement | Employment |
Diversity and Equal Opportunity | |
Labor/Management Relations | |
Training and Education | |
Non-discrimination | |
Planet | |
Innovation | Materials |
Products & services quality | Customer Health and Safety |
Marketing and Labeling | |
Climate action | Energy |
Emissions | |
Circularity | Materials |
Effluents and Waste | |
Supplier environmental assessment | |
Water management | Water and Effluents |
GRI STANDARDS CONTENT INDEX - GENERAL DISCLOSURES
The table on the following pages follows the GRI Standards, listing the GRI Standards indicators, along with where to find the associated data either in
GRI Standard
102-1 Name of the organization
102-2 Activities, brands, products, and services
102-3 Location of headquarters
102-4 Location of operations
102-5 Ownership and legal form
102-6 Markets served
102-7 Scale of the organization
102-8 Information on employees and other
102-9 Supply chain
102-10 Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain
102-11 Precautionary Principle or approach
102-12 External initiatives
102-13 Membership of associations
Strategy
102-14 Statement from senior decision-maker
Ethics and Integrity
102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior
Governance
102-18 Governance structure
Stakeholder Engagement
102-40 List of stakeholder groups
102-41 Collective bargaining agreements
102-42 Identifying and selecting stakeholders
102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement
102-44 Key topics and concerns raised
Reporting Practice
102-45 Entities included in the consolidated financial statements
102-46 Defining report content and topic
102-47 List of material topics
102-48 Restatements of information
102-49 Changes in reporting
102-50 Reporting period
102-51 Date of most recent report
102-52 Reporting cycle
Relevant page/Comment 2020
ASICS Corporation
Asics ustainability Report 2020, page 4
Kobe, Japan
http://corp.asics.com/en/about_asics/practical_information
http://corp.asics.com/en/about_asics/practical_information
http://corp.asics.com/en/about_asics/practical_information
ASICS at a glance', Asics sustainability Report 2020, page 4
Male | Female | |
Permanent | 651 | 347 |
Temporary | 0 | 0 |
Total | 651 | 347 |
"For further information please see page 10 of the securities report".
'Value chain analysis',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 8
ASICS has launched its new ten-yearlong-term vision, "VISION2030". Asics sustainability report 2020, page 46-47,
Asics sustainability report 2020'Governance', page 7
'Our approach to climate change', 'Our approach to creating products and services', pages 27-44'Our approach to our supply chain', pages 15-22
Asics sustainability report 2020, pages 6, 8, 13-22,28-45,49-51
Stakeholder engagement',Asics sustainability report 2020, pages 11, 15-17,21-22,35-36,49-51
'A message from top management',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 3
Our most important codes can be found under 'Governance and Policies' on the Sustainability section of our corporate site:http://corp.asics.com/en/csr/our-approach/governance-and-policies
The governance structure of our organization can be found on the Corporate Governance part of our corporate website:https://corp.asics.com/en/investor_relations/management_policy/corporate_governance
Asics sustainability report 2020, pages 7
'Stakeholder engagement and topics',Asics sustainability report 2020 pages 49-51
In Japan, Germany, France, Austria, Scandinavia, Belgium and Spain employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. They represent more than 45% of the total number of employees. In ASICS headquarters and ASICS Japan Corporation, 72% of employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. For furtherinformation please see page 10 of the securities report.
We define stakeholders as those who affect, or are affected by the ASICS Groups business operations. In our industry, sustainability depends on the connections between the wide range of stakeholders who each have a vested interest in our business, from NGOs and other brands to research partners, suppliers and trade unions.
Led by our corporate philosophy, it is our aim to engage with all of these stakeholders in open, ongoing dialogue, in order to create mutually beneficial partnerships and build a better, more sustainable industry for everyone concerned.
While all of our stakeholders have an important role to play in the sustainability of our business, we give specific priority to our customers and supply chain partners; factories and their workers producing footwear, apparel and accessories for the ASICS Group.
'Stakeholder engagement and topics',Asics sustainability report 2020pages 49-51
We engage with each stakeholders group at least in quarterly basis. Logged sustainability-related questions from consumers and any concerns or interests received from our stakeholders are used to update our materiality which forms the basis of our sustainability strategy as well as the boundaries for our reporting.
'Stakeholder engagement and topics',Asics sustainability report 2020 pages49-51
'Consolidate Financial Statements',Integrated Report 2020,pages 49,
A full overview and geographical mapping of our ASICS Group entities can be found on our corporate website under the 'Company Profile' section under the information section 'About ASICS'http://corp.asics.com/en/about_asics/practical_information
Basically all segments and entities included in the consolidated financial statements are covered by the report. In case not, we indicate about it in the report.
'Appendix 2: Materiality',Asics sustainability report 2020, pages 49-51
'Appendix 2: Materiality ',Asics sustainability report 2020pages 49-52
On page 1 of this document we explain how these relate to GRI Standards topics which feeds our reporting content.
Scope 1 & 2 emissions and Energy data of 2019 on page 37-38 in our 2020 sustainability report were restated due
We updated our materiality matrix. There have been no significant changes from previous sustainability reporting period in the topic boundaries.
Our reporting period is the fiscal year from January 1st to December 31st.
Our most recent previous sustainability report coveres the fiscal year starting January 1st 2020 to December 31st
The ASICS Group reports on an annual cycle regarding its Sustainability performance.
102-53 Contact point for questions regarding the report
102-54 Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards
102-55 GRI content index
102-56 External assurance
For feedback, questions and more information regarding Sustainability within the ASICS Group, contact: ASICS Corporation
Sustainability Department
7-1-1,Minatojima-Nakamachi,Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-8555 JAPAN Tel: +81 (0)50-1742-8248
Fax: +81 (0)78-303-2244
This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option.
This document contains the response to the GRI Standards for the financial book year 2020.
'Appendix 4: Assurance',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 54
GRI STANDARDS CONTENT INDEX - MATERIAL TOPICS
GRI Standard
Economic
Economic Performance
103 | Management approach |
201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and |
opportunities due to climate change | |
Environmental | |
Materials | |
103 | Management approach |
301-1 | Materials used by weight or volume |
Energy | |
103 | Management approach |
302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization |
Water and Effluents | |
103 | Management approach |
303-1 | Interactions with water as a shared resource |
Emissions | |
103 | Management approach |
305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions |
305-2 | Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions |
305-3 | Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions |
305-4 | GHG emissions intensity |
305-5 | Reduction of GHG emissions |
Effluents and Waste
103 | Management approach |
306-2 | Waste by type and disposal method |
306-3 | Significant spills |
Environmental Compliance | |
103 | Management approach |
307-1 | Non-compliance with environmental laws |
and regulations | |
Supplier Environmental Assessment | |
103 | Management approach |
308-1 | New suppliers that were screened using |
environmental criteria | |
Social | |
Employment | |
103 | Management approach |
401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover |
Labor/Management Relations
103 | Management approach |
402-1 | Minimum notice periods regarding |
operational changes | |
Training and Education | |
103 | Management approach |
Relevant page/Comment 2020
Embedded within our founding philosophy is the recognition that a corporation is a public entity. Our business operations depend on, and are supported by, a variety of interconnected stakeholders, all of whom have important roles to play in helping us meet our corporate goals. Sharing profits and economic value with our shareholders, the communities in which we operate communities and employees is one of our core corporate values. More
We disclose the information through CC2 Risks and opportunities of CDP Climate Change questionnaire response. https://www.cdp.net/en
Asics sustainability report 2020pages 28-36.
Total weight of materials that are used to produce and package our primary products and services in 2020:
- non-renewablematerials used: 69,978 ton
- renewable materials used: 158 ton
Asics sustainability report 2020. pages 28-33, 36-40, 43-44
'Energy volume by type',Asics sustainability report, page 38
Reducing our water use' 'Managing the environmental impacts of manufacturing',Asics sustainability report 2020,
'Reducing our water use' 'Water risk mapping in the supply chain',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 42, 44.
Asics sustainability report, pages 28-33, 36-40, 43-44
'CO2 emissions from our locations',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 37
HFC, PFC, SF6 and NF3 were excluded as we have very small amount of emissions related to these types of gases and very small impact on our total emission. Base year is 2015 as it is the start year of our mid term strategy. Base year is 2015 as it is the start year of our mid term strategy. Emissions were calculated based on financial control approach to be aligned with our corporate activities.
'CO2 emissions from our locations',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 37
We report market-based emissions in our sustainabiility report. HFC, PFC, SF6 and NF3 were excluded as we have very small amount of emissions related to these types of gases and very small impact on our total emission. Base year is 2015 as it is the start year of our mid term strategy. Emissions were calculated based on financial control approach to be aligned with our corporate activities.
'Scope 3 CO2 Emissions 2020',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 39
HFC, PFC, SF6 and NF3 were excluded as we have very small amount of emissions related to these types of gases and very small impact on our total emission. Base year is 2015 as it is the start year of our mid term
Reducing the carbon footprint of our direct operations' 'Reducing the environmental impact of Tier 1 suppliers', Asics sustainability report 2020, pages 37-38 and 45.
HFC, PFC, SF6 and NF3 were excluded as we have very small amount of emissions related to these types of gases and very small impact on our total emission.
Asics sustainability report 2020, pages 36-45
Asics sustainability report 2020, pages 31-33,41, 43-44
'Waste volume',Asics sustainability report 2020, page 41
There were no significant spills or incidents with effluents/waste at ASICS Group owned facilities reported during the reporting year 2020.
ASICS Global Code of Conducthttp://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-global-code-of-conduct
The ASICS Group was not required to pay any fines for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations in 2020 book year that can be considered material to the ASICS Group financial statements.
ASICS Global Policy on Environmenthttps://corp.asics.com/en/p/policy-on-environment
In our fiscal reporting year 2020, 100% of newly contracted footwear, apparel or accessories suppliers have been screened using environmental criteria.
ASICS Global Code of Conducthttp://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-global-code-of-conduct
Below tables are total number and rate of new employee hires and employee turnover by gender in ASICS
New employee: | 24 | Employee turnover: | 43 | |
Male | 54.2% | Male | 69% | |
Female | 45.8% | Female | 31% | |
ASICS Global Code of Conducthttp://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-global-code-of-conduct
Notice typically provided to employees and their representatives from half a year to one year prior to the implementation of significant operational changes that could substantially affect them, depending on its significance. In ASICS headquarters the notice period and provisions for consultation and negotiation are specified
Training and education is an important part of our personnel and organizational development strategy. Each regional ASICS office implements training programs aiming to ensure global consistency within our organization while incorporating local needs and differences. Training programs cover a range of subjects including anti- harassment and diversity, new employee induction, management capacity building, specific skills training and education, professional development, and health and safety.
404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and |
transition assistance programs | |
Percentage of employees receiving regular
404-3 performance and career development reviews
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
103 | Management approach |
405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and |
employees | |
Non-Discrimination
103 | Management approach |
406-1 | Incidents of discrimination and corrective |
actions taken | |
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | |
103 | Management approach |
Operations and suppliers in which the right | |
407-1 | to freedom of association and collective |
bargaining may be at risk | |
Child Labor | |
103 | Management approach |
408-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk |
for incidents of child labor | |
Forced or Compulsory Labor | |
103 | Management approach |
409-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk |
for incidents of forced or compulsory labor | |
Human Rights Assessment | |
103 | Management approach |
412-1 | Operations that have been subject to human |
rights reviews or impact assessments | |
Local Communities | |
103 | Management approach |
Operations with local community | |
413-1 | engagement, impact assessments, and |
development programs | |
Supplier Social Assessment | |
103 | Management approach |
414-1 | New suppliers that were screened using |
social criteria | |
414-2 | Negative social impacts in the supply chain |
and actions taken | |
Customer Health and Safety | |
103 | Management approach |
416-1 | Assessment of the health and safety |
impacts of product and service categories | |
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the | |
416-2 | health and safety impacts of products and |
services | |
Marketing and Labeling | |
103 | Management approach |
417-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning |
product and service information and labeling | |
417-3 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning |
marketing communications | |
Customer Privacy |
New employees training program, training program for each employee grade, business skills and knowledge training program, ASICS Academy leadership training program, career design program, e-learning courses,
To ensure our employee's development and support of company goals, periodic evaluation, mutual feedback and performance reviews are one of our standards building blocks in our Human Resources systems and procedures. This appraisal is based on our HR Competency Framework and covers the majority of ASICS' employees (100% of ASICS headquarters' employees). We have launched our Human Resources Information System as a common platform for appraisal, including templates and competency framework. In addition, we also conduct individual career development though consistent communication between supervisor and employee.
Diversity and Inclusionhttps://corp.asics.com/jp/csr/diversity
Governance Body (Board of Directors and Executive Officers) | |||||
Male | 89.1% | under 30 years old | 0.0% | ||
Female | 10.9% | 30-50 years old | 11.1% | ||
Japanese | 92.6% | over 50 years old | 89.9% | ||
Non-Japanese | 4.0% | ||||
Employees | |||||
Male | 65.2% | under 30 years old | 16.0% | ||
Female | 34.8% | 30-50 years old | 57.6% | ||
Japanese | 95.7% | over 50 years old | 26.4% | ||
Non-Japanese | 4.3% | ||||
ASICS Global Code of Conducthttp://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-global-code-of-conduct
The ASICS Group has not identified any substantiated incidents of discrimination in 2020 book year that can be considered material to the ASICS Group financial statements.
In Japan, Germany, France, Austria, Scandinavia, Belgium and Spain ASICS employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
ASICS Policy of Engagementhttps://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-policy-of-engagement
ASICS has signed the Freedom of Association Protocol in Indonesia. Also through training by our own staff and through our partnership with Better Work, we aim to stimulate open and constructive dialogue between workers, labor unions and supplier factory management.
For more details, see'ASICS sustainability report2020, pages 21
The ASICS Group has not identified any significant risk for incidents of freedom of association and collective bargaining in 2020 book year.
For more details about the measures taken, For more details, see '',ASICS sustainability report, pages -15-22
ASICS Policy of Engagementhttps://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-policy-of-engagement
The ASICS Group has not identified any significant risk for incidents of child labor in 2020 book year. For more details about the measures taken, see 'ASICS sustainability report 2020, page 21.
ASICS Policy of Engagementhttps://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-policy-of-engagement
'Responsible recruitment',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 20.
ASICS Policy of Engagementhttps://corp.asics.com/en/p/asics-policy-of-engagement
All new suppliers to the ASICS Group have been screened against our standards regarding human rights, labor standards, occupational health and safety and environmental practices.
Consumers and Communities',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 12-14
More than 70% of operations (FTE basis) in the ASICS Group implemented local community engagement in 2020
Our ASICS Policy of Engagement forms the basis of such an evaluation of labor practices performance.
All new suppliers to the ASICS Group have been screened against our standards regarding human rights, labor standards, occupational health and safety and environmental practices.
Supply Chain',ASICS sustainability report, pages 15-21
Improvements were agreed with all of our suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative social impacts. Relationships were not terminated as a result of assessment with any of our suppliers having significant actual and potential negative social impacts in 2020.
Products',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 29-36
Managing quality and safety',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 35-36
Managing quality and safety',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 35-36
The ASICS Group has not identified any non-compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes in 2020 book year that can be considered material to the ASICS Group financial statements.
Managing quality and safety',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 35-36
Managing quality and safety',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 35-36
The ASICS Group has not identified any non-compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes in 2020 book
Managing quality and safety',ASICS sustainability report 2020, pages 35-36
The ASICS Group has not identified any non-compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes in 2020 book
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