Opening Remarks

Welcome Address

ASICS’ Sustainability Strategy Toward a Japan-Born Global Sports Brand

ASICS, guided by its founding philosophy of “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano” aims for the realization of healthy and happy lives for people around the world, both physically and mentally. In promoting sustainability, ASICS regards it as one of the key elements of its management foundation and advances value creation through its unique sustainability framework centered on “PEOPLE” and “PLANET”. Against the backdrop of the post-COVID era, climate change, and growing ESG demands, with overseas sales accounting for more than 80%, ASICS has been working to align with global standards. In this session, based on the Sustainable Brands 2026's theme“Adapt and Accelerate,” ASICS will introduce its management reforms and sustainability strategy.

Engage global audience with impact sustainability reporting

With Prime Market companies now required to publish key disclosures in Japanese and English in a bid to attract more foreign investment, and with the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) adopting ISSB-aligned standards, Japanese sustainability and integrated reports need to resonate with global audiences. Presented by Victoria Taylor, CEO of global sustainability agency Flag, this session explores how to engage international stakeholders with sustainability and integrated reporting that is clear, credible and high impact – sharing best practices from leading brands and insights on sustainability trends across the US, EU and UK.

Adapt and Accelerate

Redefining Humanity in the AI Era: Where Technology Meets Compassion

We stand at a crossroads. As AI rewrites the rules of business and society, the real question isn't whether we can adapt or accelerate—it's whether we dare to ask why, and for whom. In this electrifying 15-minute session, discover a radical fusion of cutting-edge AI, the Japanese philosophy of "Wa" (harmony), and the transformative power of compassion. We'll venture beyond 20th-century materialism to explore how AI can become more than a productivity engine—it can be our guide toward a world defined by peace, wellbeing, and profound human connection. How do leaders anchor themselves amid the AI tsunami? What does it take to accelerate solutions to our greatest challenges without losing sight of our deepest values? Through dynamic, interactive dialogue infused with art-based thinking and stunning visuals, you'll walk away with more than ideas—you'll ignite action that starts tomorrow. This isn't just another talk about technology. It's an invitation to reclaim what makes us human.

Our Vision for a Circular Society

Guided by the philosophy that “a company is a public entity of society,” Panasonic has advanced circular manufacturing for over 25 years through home appliance recycling, realizing its “from product to product” concept. Under Panasonic GREEN IMPACT, Panasonic promotes company-wide initiatives for the circular economy beyond carbon neutrality. As Japan’s manufacturing sector faces climate change, resource constraints, and stricter regulations, a shift toward circular models is essential. This session introduces Panasonic’s vision for a Japan-originated circular economy manufacturing model, focusing on advanced recycling and Design for Circular Economy (DfCE), the core technology behind initiatives such as Panasonic Factory Refresh.

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