Sustainability Operations Structure

At Mizuno Group, we have strengthened our sustainability management structure to enhance corporate value from a sustainability perspective. The President (CEO) holds ultimate responsibility for management decisions related to sustainability issues. Matters encompassing sustainability are discussed in the Sustainability Operations Council (internal name: MIZUNO CREW21 Council), chaired by the Executive Officer in charge of Human Resources and General Affairs, with the Executive Officer in charge of Product Development serving as the Vice-Chair. (Meetings are generally held four times a year.)

The Council plays a central role in our Group's management of social responsibility and global sustainability. This includes the identification and discussion of policies, the formulation of specific initiatives and execution plans, goal setting, and progress monitoring. Important issues identified and discussed by the Sustainability Operations Council are presented to the Board of Directors and are rolled out to all divisions and business sites of the Group after a resolution by the Board of Directors. Sustainability reports are reviewed and approved by the Sustainability Operations Council and are reported to the Board of Directors. The identification of ESG impacts and risk opportunities is also reported to the Board of Directors via the Sustainability Operations Council. The Board of Directors supervises the progress of sustainability activities based on these reports.

Among the seven key issues (materiality) identified in relation to social responsibility and sustainability, environmental issues—especially those involving multiple departments—are addressed by the CREW21 Environment Committee, which operates under the Council. In addition, the Risk Management Committee and the Cross-departmental Products Committee have been established. These committees also meet regularly to formulate action plans, set targets, and manage progress, and they report or submit their results to the Board of Directors as needed.

For the review of the risk management process related to ESG, deliberations are conducted by the Risk Management Committee, and the review results are reported to the Board of Directors via the Sustainability Operations Council.

In fiscal year 2023, in addition to our “Purpose,” we established a new “Vision” and “Values.” These were proposed by the Sustainability Operations Council and formally approved by the Board of Directors in October 2023, following multiple rounds of deliberation. Since November, we have been implementing these policies as a unified global guideline, providing a strong foundation for all employees to work together in building a more valuable future.

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FY 2024 Key Themes in Sustainability Management

Key sustainability management themes are deliberated and reported by the respective departments and committees responsible for implementation.
The main initiatives deliberated and reported in fiscal 2024 are shown in the chart below.

Key Themes	Main Initiatives	Responsible department/committee
Management Policy	Formulation of sustainability strategy Redefinition of materiality	Board of Directors Sustainability Operations Council Global Human Resources and General Affairs Department CREW21 Environment Committee
Climate Change	Climate change initiatives Formulation of BCP (Business Continuity Plan) Calculation of greenhouse gas emissions	Sustainability Operations Council Risk Management Committee CREW21 Environment Committee Legal Office Respective Product Divisions
Business and Human Rights	CSR risk management system transformation project Response to human rights due diligence legislation in Europe and the U.S.	Sustainability Operations Council Cross-departmental Products Committee Legal Office Respective Product Divisions
Human Capital	Disclosure of human capital information Implementation of employee engagement survey Development of talent development strategy Promotion of diversity	Board of Directors Sustainability Operations Council Global Human Resources and General Affairs Department

Sustainability Operations Council (Internal name: MIZUNO CREW21 Council)

The Sustainability Operations Council has been established to integrate Mizuno Group's efforts towards social responsibility, encompassing economic, societal, and environmental aspects, with our management strategy. This Council is chaired by the Executive Officer responsible for Human Resources and General Affairs and comprises members from a wide range of roles, including the Executive Officer for Product Development, the Executive Officer for Strategic Planning, the Executive Officer for Finance and Legal Affairs, as well as other members closely related to sustainability such as the head of Legal Affairs and the head of Quality Assurance. Notably, neither non-voting employees nor external stakeholders have been appointed to the council.

Sustainability Operations Council Structure

The Sustainability Operations Council leads discussions on Mizuno's sustainability strategy, formulates action plans, and sets targets for specific initiatives. Critical matters are presented to the Board of Directors and, upon approval, are rolled out across all divisions and business sites of the Group. The Council also serves as a higher-level body, reviewing reports on key issues discussed by its subcommittees, such as the CREW21 Environment committee.

CREW21 Environment Committee

Based on the recognition that all of our corporate activities have an impact on the environment, we launched the “CREW21^* Project”, aimed at contributing to the global environment and its conservation, in September 1991. We established the CREW21 Environment Committee, which discusses important policies, measures, and issues related to environmental conservation activities in the Mizuno Group. As of 2025, more than 30 years have passed since its inception.

The committee consists of the Executive Officers in charge of Human Resources and General Affairs and of Product Development, along with general managers from key departments including product planning, development, logistics, legal affairs, facilities, quality assurance, manufacturing, and others. Discussions include the formulation and revision of environmental policies, the setting of short-, medium-, and long-term environmental goals, and the development of specific measures to achieve them. The committee does not include members without speaking rights or external stakeholders.

The CREW21 Environment Committee meets every two months (six times per year). With a focus on reducing environmental impact—such as greenhouse gas emissions—and providing environmentally conscious products and services, it serves as a cross-functional forum for company-wide communication on the direction and planning of eco-friendly and climate-conscious product development.

In addition, to promote environmental initiatives across the entire Group, we have established an Environmental Management System (EMS) led by the Executive Officer in charge of Legal Affairs. Progress updates are regularly reported to the CREW21 Environment Committee, ensuring ongoing information sharing and alignment on environmental actions.

※ CREW21 stands for Conservation of Resources and Environmental Wave21.

Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee is an advisory body to the Board of Directors, established in accordance with the Risk Management Regulations. It is chaired by the President (CEO), with three Vice Chairpersons consisting of one Senior Managing Executive Officer (Director) and two Executive Officers. The committee is composed of five General Managers from departments responsible for internal control.
The committee does not include employees without speaking rights or external stakeholders.

Risk Management Committee Structure

The Risk Management Committee oversees risk management across all Mizuno Group operations, including each division of Mizuno Corporation and its subsidiaries. It plays a central role in identifying a wide range of risks—such as natural disasters, human-caused incidents, data breaches, product accidents, and internal misconduct—and in formulating preventive and recurrence mitigation measures, as well as establishing and executing Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).

Regarding climate change risks, the committee has been actively discussing relevant short-, medium-, and long-term aspects since FY2021.In fiscal year 2024, BCP plans and initiative case studies were shared across departments and group companies, leading to active discussions. These efforts have helped strengthen the Mizuno Group's overall risk responsiveness and support more sustainable business operations.

In addition, through ongoing communication with relevant departments and sites, as well as training and education initiatives, the committee promotes a deeper understanding of risk management throughout the Group. When specific business risks arise, the Risk Management Committee takes the lead in establishing a crisis response headquarters to address the issue promptly and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

Cross-departmental Products Committee

Mizuno has established the Cross-departmental Products Committee, chaired by the Senior Managing Executive Officer. The committee brings together representatives from key product departments—such as research and development, apparel, footwear, and equipment—for regular meetings. Its activities are focused on realizing a sustainable future through discussions on R&D perspectives, strategic direction, and concrete planning.

Recognizing the impact of our manufacturing activities on factory workers and local communities, Mizuno has promoted CSR procurement since 2004. These initiatives aim to ensure appropriate standards in human rights, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection at our suppliers, in line with international norms.

Following the organizational restructuring on June 22, 2022, discussions on promoting compliance with the Mizuno CSR Procurement Code of Conduct and implementing CSR procurement audits have been conducted within the Cross-departmental Products Committee. Topics related to CSR procurement are discussed, in principle, four times per year. The committee does not include members without speaking rights or external stakeholders.

In fiscal year 2024, the committee received and discussed a progress report on a CSR risk management system transformation project, launched to address emerging legislation on human rights and environmental due diligence in Europe and the United States, as well as to build a more resilient supply chain. It was also approved that the project would continue into FY2025.