Stakeholder Engagement

Sports activities in local communities not only promote physical and mental health but also help in building community ties among residents. By combining the expertise of public and private sectors, we can engage in effective activities that meet local needs. Our company promotes sports in local areas through collaboration with local governments and regional universities.

Additionally, having venues where sports can be enjoyed is essential to creating opportunities for sports participation. Since 2006, our company has been involved in the designated management of sports facilities across the country, and as of March 2025, we operate 175 locations and 1,267 facilities nationwide. Through the management of these facilities and the provision of exercise programs tailored to different age groups, we facilitate interactions among community members and support the creation of opportunities for residents to easily engage with sports as part of their daily lives.

In preparation for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Osaka Prefecture is implementing the “Supply Chain CO2 Emissions Visualization Model Project”, aimed at accelerating the visualization of CO₂ emissions across entire supply chains. This initiative is commissioned to Boston Consulting Group, Inc., and based on a comprehensive assessment of industry and product applicability, Mizuno was selected as a participating company for fiscal year 2023.

As part of this project, Mizuno calculated and reported CO₂ emissions with a focus on the carbon footprint (CFP) of its apparel and equipment product categories. Since 2018, Mizuno has been proactively assessing CFP, particularly in its footwear segment. To further advance CFP calculation across a broader product portfolio, it became increasingly important to establish a methodology that balances accuracy with operational efficiency.

As a company headquartered in Osaka, Mizuno remains committed to collaborating with Osaka Prefecture to promote sustainable business practices moving forward.

To promote CSR procurement activities—including the protection of human rights and occupational health and safety for workers at contracted factories, as well as the advancement of environmental conservation efforts at those sites—we actively engage in communication with suppliers and local staff involved in production.

During audits, we assess the current conditions of suppliers through employee interviews and on-site visual inspections. Based on these findings, we provide feedback during the closing meeting of each audit, identifying any non-conformities with our requirements and offering guidance to support necessary corrective actions.

Mizuno Australia is participating in the "Tread Lightly" recycling program in collaboration with the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) and other sporting goods brands.

This initiative collects unwanted and used shoes—regardless of brand or manufacturer—and recycles them by processing the materials into granules. These recycled materials are then reused in applications such as gym mats, retail flooring, and playground surfaces, contributing to waste reduction and a lower environmental footprint.

To date, the Tread Lightly program has collected more than 100,000 pairs of shoes, equivalent to approximately 32 tons. In fiscal year 2024 alone, Mizuno collected 765 pairs, amounting to around 510 kilograms.

Mizuno remains committed to reducing environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable society by continuing to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

In November 2023, Mizuno held a regular information exchange meeting at the Mizuno Technics Yoro Factory with IndustoriALL, UA Zensen and the Mizuno Union, both signatories to the Global Framework Agreement which was signed in 2011 to promote cooperation in protecting the human rights of workers at contracted factories and improving their working conditions.
During the meeting, Mizuno reported on its CSR procurement initiatives and key issues addressed during fiscal year 2023. UA Zensen, in turn, shared updates and concerns from the labor union perspective.