Response from Mizuno

Proposal A9: Require suppliers to sign union access agreements.

Mizuno will not require the signing of access agreements at its supplier factories, arguing that it represents too small a percentage of orders to make that request.

Full response

"Majority of our suppliers have just small portion of total out put for Mizuno’s manufacturing. Considering such small percentage, it may not be appropriate to require the agreement to the suppliers. However as our suppliers know our Guideline Principles, according to its philosophy, there might be dialogue and constructive discussion to respect of labors’ rights."

Response Key

The brand claims to implementing all components of this proposal or has agreed to implement them within Play Fair's proposed timeframe.

The brand is currently implementing or has agreed to implement some of the essential components of the proposal but has refused to implement, has overlooked, or has raised issues with one or more important components; or, the brand agrees to implement the proposal but not within Play Fair’s proposed timeframe.

The brand has refused to implement the essential components of the proposal.

The brand has misunderstood or failed to comment on the proposal; or the brand is considering the proposal, but has yet to make a decision.