Response from Asics

Proposal B6: Establish long-term relationships with factories.

ASICS says that it awards long-term and/or stable supply contracts based on business considerations, but that it selects and retains factories that comply with its code of conduct. There is no specific commitment to creating long-term stability in the supply chain.

Full response

Long-term and/or stable supply contracts are given based on the business aspect. ASICS selects and retains partner factories that follow business practices that are consistent with ASICS policies and values on the same principles as provided for in "ASICS Vision", "ASICS Philosophy" and "ASICS Code of Conduct". Asics continues business and establish long-term relationship with the partner who shares the same spirits as our founders required, "The person who participate in the Asics business under the philosophy of common destiny should act together."

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.