Monitoring Results and Plans
Monitoring Results
Fiscal 2023 Initiatives
- Verify the status of compliance with matters specified in the Wacoal Group CSR Procurement Guidelines via self-assessments
Conducted self-evaluation for contract manufacturers that started CSR procurement activities in the fiscal years ended March 2019, March 2021, and March 2023 - Made preparations for expanding the scope of CSR procurement activities for raw material suppliers and dyeing factories
Conducted pilot on-site audits of raw material production plant subsidiaries and dyeing factories of the Group’s overseas subsidiaries in order to expand the scope of coverage to raw material suppliers and dyeing factories in fiscal 2024 - Expanded the scope audits of contract manufacturers based on the certification results of external auditing institutions
Evaluated that audit content required by the Company can be ensured even at domestic sewing factories in order to expand the scope of CSR procurement activities in light of the rationality and efficiency of audits
Monitoring Results (Self-Assessment Results of Contract Manufacturers)
Held once every two years, the self-assessment was conducted at 220 plants in fiscal 2023. As a result of providing guidance through on-site audits, focusing on plants that had scored poorly in the previous self-assessment, improvements were made at 133 plants that could be compared. Through our efforts, we will continue to enhance the transparency of our business activities throughout the entire supply chain.
Fiscal 2024 Plans
- Accurately monitor the status of compliance with matters specified in the "Wacoal Group CSR Procurement Guidelines" through self-assessments and provide feedback on analyses and assessments
- Strengthen monitoring of sewing factories that accept foreign technical intern trainees
Conduct on-site audits and implement surveys specifically targeting foreign technical intern trainees - Expand the scope of CSR procurement activities to raw materials suppliers and dyeing factories
Conduct questionnaires and on-site audits exclusively for foreign technical intern trainees - Expand the scope of CSR procurement activities for raw material suppliers and dyeing factories
Conduct self-assessments of major raw material production plants and dyeing factories under the Wacoal and Wing brands - Conduct on-site audits and implement audits
Resume on-site audits in Japan, partially resume on-site audits overseas, and promote implementation of audits
History of Wacoal Group CSR procurement activities to date
2017 | Jan. | A Tokyo-based international human rights NGO raised concerns about the working environment at a contract manufacturer of one of our subsidiaries, Lecien Corp. |
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Apr. | Launch of the CSR Procurement Project Lead the process of investigating and correcting CSR activities in the procurement process |
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Oct. | Establishment of the Wacoal Group CSR Procurement Guidelines to stipulate common procurement methods for the Group | |
2018 | Feb. | Start monitoring via self-assessments carried out by contract manufacturers |
Apr. | Establish the CSR Procurement Committee to realize more effective CSR procurement | |
May. | Disclose the Wacoal and Wing brand contract manufacturers | |
Jul. | Start surveys on the status of the acceptance of foreign technical intern trainees at domestic contract factories of the Wacoal and Wing brands | |
Sep. | Disclose contract manufacturers of Lecien Corp. and Peach John Co., Ltd. | |
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2020 | Mar. | Revise self-assessment and on-site auditing methods for contract manufacturers |
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2021 | Oct. | Disclose contract manufacturers list for the first time for Wacoal’s online business, Unenana Cool Corp ., Wacoal America Inc. , Wacoal China Co., Ltd., and Wacoal Europe Ltd. |
2022 | Jan. | Verification of remote audit methods, including the use of overseas certification |
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Nov. | Donations were made through an NPO to help support the lives of the 11 interns | |
2023 | Jan. | Conducted on-site pilot audits of raw material production plants and dyeing factories of Group overseas subsidiaries in preparation for expanding the scope of audits in fiscal 2024 |