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- Management Message
- Sustainability Management
- Our Materiality (priority issues)
- Contributing to the multi-dimensional values of sports
- Contributing to the resolution of social issue
- Responsible procurement with due respect for human rights
- Human Capital Management
- Responsibility for global environmental issues throughout the product lifecycle
- Responsible business practices
- Responsibility for Safe and High-Quality Products
- Our Key Initiatives
- Value Creation through Sports
- Policies and Governance Structure
- Physical and mental health through sports
- Embodying Mizuno's Unique Identity and Integrated Strength
- Promotion of Sports and Education
- Contributing to sustainability through the application of Mizuno's technologies
- Climate Change Strategy
- Human Capital Strategy
- SDGs Initiatives
- Our Specific Actions (Environment, Social, Governance)
- Environment
- Policies and Governance Structure
- Environmental Management System
- Mitigation of Environmental Impact in Products
- Climate Change
- Water Use and Management
- Reduction of hazardous chemical substances
- Reduction of waste
- Business activities and environmental burden
- Social
- Respect for Human Rights (Policies and Governance Structure)
- Supply Chain Management
- Mizuno CSR Procurement Code of Conduct
- Product Safety and Quality (Policies and Governance Structure)
- Ensuring of the safety and quality of products
- Communication related to products
- Engagement with Customers
- Labor Practices
- Talent Development and Capability Building
- Promoting and respecting diversity
- Health Promotion Initiatives
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Governance
- Corporate Governance
- Compliance / Anti-corruption
- Protection of intellectual property
- Protection of personal information
- ESG Data
- Regarding the Report
Protection of personal information
Basic Concepts
Mizuno positions its information security management policy (security policy) as a key management issue. We have established fundamental policies and measures concerning overall information security, and we continuously manage and operate them.。
In particular, recognizing the critical importance of protecting personal information, we have established personal information protection regulations to ensure strict management and prevent any leakage outside the company. The officer in charge of Human Resources and General Affairs oversees personal information management and implements appropriate measures, including training for personnel handling personal information, enforcing safety protocols, and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of personal data.
| Initiative | Implementation Period | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and management of the personal information management system “Personal Information Storage” | Year-round | Personnel handling personal information |
| Training on targeted email attack countermeasures | September | Employees with personal email accounts at Mizuno and its domestic subsidia |
| Personal information protection education | December | Employees of Mizuno and its domestic subsidiaries |
| Inventory of personal information | December to January | Personnel handling personal information |
Personal Information Protection System
Mizuno handles a significant amount of personal and sensitive information through activities such as hosting sports events, operating sports facilities, and conducting experiments in the R&D department. To prevent serious incidents, we are committed to building robust systems for managing and protecting such information.
For example, in the R&D department, the Ethics Review Committee—comprising lawyers, members of the Global Human Resources and General Affairs Department, and the Legal Department—regularly discusses rules for handling personal and sensitive information of research subjects and confirms that there are no legal issues.
In June 2023, we revised our internal regulations concerning the handling of personal numbers, such as My Number and specific personal information, to strengthen protection measures.
Furthermore, in fiscal year 2024, there were no significant violations within the Mizuno Group related to customer privacy breaches or loss of customer data.
Structure
Future Challenges
Amid growing global regulations and heightened awareness regarding the use of information assets, including personal information, the Mizuno Group is working to refine its information strategy to better respond to change and to reconstruct more appropriate methods for utilizing information. Specific initiatives include:
- Introducing highly secure cloud services to prevent unauthorized access
- Implementing more advanced security measures across the global group
- Establishing systems to proactively prevent security risks in both internal and external systems, and to enable immediate response in the event of an incident
- Developing mechanisms to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of each country as our global business expands