ASICS CORPORATION
Code of Conduct
1. Purport and scope of application
The ‘ASICS CORPORATION Code of Conduct’ (hereinafter to be referred to as ‘the Code’) outlines the principles that are to be complied with by all directors, officers and auditors of the Company (and those in similar positions) and all employees (hereinafter to be referred to collectively as ‘we’, ‘our’ or ‘us’) during the daily conducting of business. In observing these principles the said persons are to remain fully aware of the Company’s social responsibilities and must act in accordance with all relevant laws and ordinances in all corporate activities, fully recognising that socially acceptable conduct is indispensable for the sound development of the Company.
2. Our basic stance
(1) In all of our corporate activities we shall comply with all relevant laws, ordinances, international rules and regulations and in-house regulations including the Code, to the letter and in spirit. We will endeavour to see to it that the corporate activities of the ASICS group are managed properly and that they are consistent with social ethics.
(2) We will respect the fundamental human rights of all persons in all of our corporate activities. We will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their ethnic origin, race, nationality, religion, gender, age or any disability, nor will we impair their dignity.
(3) We believe in appropriate disclosure of information and will work to bring this about. We will maintain fair, just and transparent relations with anyone having an interest in the Company, and will conduct fair transactions.
(4) We shall not engage in any activity that would be counter to the proper interests of the Company or would impair its trustworthiness and honour.
(5) We shall conduct our corporate activities in an ecologically responsible manner with due consideration for health and safety and the environment and with a view to protecting the global environment and natural resources.
3. Responsibility for observance of the Code
(1) We will act in accordance with the principles set out in this Code.
(2) All directors and officers are to guide and supervise all employees in their charge, and all employees are to guide and supervise their subordinates to take the initiative in observing the Code.
(3) In order to ensure that corporate conduct is consistent with the Code, all divisions within ASICS group companies (including the Company itself) are to draw up in-house regulations and behaviour manuals. They must also ensure that the principles of the Code are thoroughly understood and must carry out any other necessary activities, such as providing advice or guidance.
(4) In the event of non-compliance with the Code, the top management will work to solve the problem, identify the cause, and take steps to prevent a recurrence.
(5) We will bear in mind that the Company and we who work for it depend on the trust and confidence of society at large and will fulfil the responsibilities entrusted us.
The ‘ASICS CORPORATION Code of Conduct’, based on ASICS Vision and ASICS Principles (established in 2003), which set out the fundamental views of the management, aims to clarify the essence of a corporate conduct to be accepted and respected by all persons.
The contents outline appropriate corporate behaviour as a Code of Conduct to be observed by each and every director, officer, auditor and employee of ASICS CORPORATION (hereinafter to be referred to as ‘the Company’) in accordance with their values, with corporate ethics and with the law.
Environmental Philosophy
ASICS recognizes an important social responsibility for ensuring the conservation of the environment and is addressing the challenge of building a global society capable of sustainable development.
Our principal goals are:
(1) To equip ASICS with an environmental management system, to clarify the authority and responsibilities of this system, and to promote conservation of the environment.
(2) To work towards reducing the environmental impact of company activities by conserving resources and energy, reducing emissions, implementing environmentally-aware purchasing, and preventing pollution.
(3) To consistently work towards further improvements in environmental conservation while respecting environmental laws, regulations and agreements in all Company activities.
(4) From the planning stage onwards, to invest in the development and manufacture of products with a view to reducing the negative environmental impact.
(5) To cooperate with social movements and initiatives related to environmental conservation and to contribute to the community.
(6) To promote improvements in environmental management by implementing an Environmental Management System Audit.
(7) To work towards increasing awareness of environmental conservation among all company employees through in-company communication and environmental training.
ASICS hereby publishes its “Environmental Philosophy” as part of the “Guidelines for the Control and Usage of Hazardous Chemical Substances".
Our Environmental Philosophy is an essential part of the way we do business. This philosophy enhances our environmentally-friendly working practice and product safety regulations.
These guidelines have been established based on the "ASICS Environment Policy". They are to be observed not only by ASICS employees but also by our subcontractors in the control and usage of hazardous chemical substances. These substances may be contained in materials and/or parts of products designed, manufactured and/or sold by ASICS.