In April 2024, Mizuno obtained certification from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)*1 for its greenhouse gas reduction targets set to preserve the global environment.
We are now reporting on our progress towards the 2030 targets based on the actual results from fiscal year 2025.
*1 An international initiative jointly established in 2015 by four organizations: CDP, UN Global Compact, WRI (World Resources Institute), and WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature )
Sleep-related concerns are a widespread social issue affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Focusing on breathing during sleep, Mizuno has developed the “Shinkokyu Pillow O2,” designed to help create a more comfortable sleep environment.
The Shinkokyu Pillow O2 features a proprietary design that supports a comfortable breathing posture during sleep, increasing breathing volume by approximately 28%*1 and helping to improve sleep quality*2.
In recent years, pickleball has gained popularity as a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and experience levels. Combining elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, pickleball is a racket sport known for its compact court size and simple rules, making it accessible to beginners.
Mizuno is working to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency in its team business. As part of these efforts, the company launched its proprietary DX-driven platform, Team Support PLUS, in April 2026 to help reduce the burden on teachers, local communities, and team staff.
A section called "Re VALUE STUDIO" is set up within the Mizuno Takashimadaira Store, which primarily carries baseball equipment.
The concept is “regeneration and the re-creation of value.”
This initiative proposes products with renewed value by utilizing materials that were previously deemed unsuitable, as well as items that had lost sales opportunities due to changes in appearance over time, such as those used for in-store displays.
The “Re Green Grass UMI” series, on sale since February 2026, has won the Gold Award in the “Use & Reduce” category at the Plastics Smart (PlasMa) Award 2026, an award program of Japan’s Ministry of the Environment.*1
*1 Ministry of the Environment, “Plastics Smart (PlasMa) Award 2026” official website
https://plastics-smart.env.go.jp/award_26/
To further reduce its environmental impact, Mizuno has updated the outer packaging boxes used for its baseball gloves.
The packaging design was changed from a black-coated box with gold lettering to a simpler design with no coating and single-color text. This reduced the outer box weight from 327 g to 210 g (a reduction of 117 g, or approximately 35%).
* Based on Mizuno estimates.
Mizuno Technics Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Yoshihara Railway Industry Co., Ltd., has developed an environmentally friendly shut-off pipe.
The shut-off pipe developed in this project significantly reduces environmental impact by replacing the conventional glass fiber with ‘basalt fiber,’ a natural-material-based reinforcement.
Mizuno has achieved a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the manufacturing process by introducing a newly developed production method for its forged iron golf clubs, one of the core product lines of Mizuno Golf.
Since its establishment in 1943, Mizuno Technics Co., Ltd. has been responsible for the manufacturing and management of a wide range of sporting goods, including baseball equipment, golf equipment, footwear, and apparel. In recent years, leveraging the advanced carbon technologies cultivated through sports equipment manufacturing, the company has expanded its business into new fields beyond the sports industry.