May, 12, 2015

< The Group of Experts for Sustainable Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games >Invitation for Comments’ result of summary on“Sustainability Themes for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020(draft)”Ⅰ．Over view of public comments and summary resultConsultation Period

Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 24, 2015 (Japan time)

The place of public comments

CRT Japan’s website, Web survey

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Number of comments

Effective numbers of reply 59（Domestic 43, Oversea 16）
No. replyCategory of submitting the comments

The processcommentsofsubmitting

theInvalid reply

Effective replyJapanese591643

English24816Total

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Universities : 14 replies
Business Industries : 6 replies
Companies : 14 replies
Independents（Individuals）17 replies
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Ⅱ．The result of materiality from public comments on “Sustainability Themes for the Tokyo
Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020
ThemesEnglishJapanese

Total

Ratio

7%

1.

Creating Innovation through Science, Technology and Knowledge (Innovation)

1

11122.

Building Disaster-Resilient
Cybersecurity)

51520 11%3.

Minimizing the Environmental Impact of the Games (Climate Change, Energy,Water, and Biodiversity)

101727 15%

4.

Accommodating a Super-Aging Society (Demographic Change)

0995.

Creating a Society that Lives and Works Together with Cultural and Religious
Diversity, and Tackles Labour and Human Rights Issues (Diversity, Inclusion)

16

27

43 24%

6.

Provision of Accessibility to Facilities, Infrastructure, Information and Servicesfor All (Accessibility)

42630 17%

7.

Fostering Healthy Life through Sports (Health through Sports)

1898.

Accountability and Transparency for Stakeholders in Activities of the Tokyo
Olympic and Paralympic Games (Accountability and Transparency)

111627 15%Total48

129

177

andSafeTokyo(Disaster,1Resilience,5%5%

Ⅲ．The summary of public comments on “Sustainability Themes for the Tokyo Olympic andParalympic Games in 2020A）Please select the three most important sustainability themes from eight listed below and statereasons as precisely as possible. If there are any additional elements, please specify them also.
1．Creating Innovation through Science, Technology and Knowledge (Innovation)＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞

Adopting “minimizing the impact on the environment” and “living in harmony with nature”
as themes, we hope that this Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will generateinnovations in technology and knowledge for promoting sustainable development in waysthat surpass those seen at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, thus enhancing thevalue of Japan’s existence in the world in the post-game legacy of Japan.
＜Element to be added＞
Industry, government and academia will join as partners in competing, cooperating, andsupporting each other considering upon the whole society which include CSR and CSV’sactivities.
2. Building Disaster-Resilient and Safe Tokyo (Disaster, Resilience, Cybersecurity)＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞
Bearing in mind lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake, we consider safetymeasures based on effective use of resources in the environment as being paramount. We
hope to earn people’s trust by sending a clear message to the world of the kinds of measures
Japan will take in the event of a disaster.
＜Element to be added＞
We wish to add the postscript that Tokyo, which aims to become a disaster-resilient city,
has disaster protection functions as an ultra modern city in harmony with nature in Japan.
Development of transportation networks aimed at securing evacuation routes

Social infrastructure (securing of food, power sources, water, etc.)Holding of a polycentric-dependent Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Mutually complementary management of operations for the reconstruction of theTohoku region and for the Olympics

３．Minimizing the Environmental Impact of the Games (Climate Change, Energy, Water, andBiodiversity)2＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞
Through demonstration during the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games of initiatives inenvironmental excellence that minimize impact on the environment, we intend not only toenhance consumer awareness but also send out a message to the world about maximizing“environmental value.”＜Element to be added＞
Recycling facilities that inform the world of Japan’s unique recycling system which reflects
an awareness of living in harmony with nature

Development of facilities that can continue to be used after the Tokyo Olympic andParalympic Games

Realization of ongoing production and distribution of food supplies (from producer tothe consumer’s table) of agricultural, livestock and marine products.

４．Accommodating a Super-Aging Society (Demographic Change)＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞
Through the effective use of knowledge of the aged, we hope to promote communicationthat transcends generations and realize a model city where men and women, both young
and old, can live together in harmony.
＜Element to be added＞
Establishment of a place that can serve as a venue for sharing knowledge of Japaneseculture and history.
５．Creating a Society that Lives and Works Together with Cultural and Religious Diversity, andTackles Labour and Human Rights Issues (Diversity, Inclusion)＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞
In Japan, consideration of the human rights of foreigners and minorities is insufficient.
Taking advantage of the occasion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympics Games, we hopeto improve and develop infrastructure for “education and awareness” and “legal andgovernment mechanisms” as compassionate infrastructures aimed at deepening
understanding and respect for human rights.
＜Element to be added＞
Initiatives to solve the problems of migrant workers (violation of human rights under poor
working conditions)
Guarantee of the rights of gender minorities (LGBT)(Shibuya City’s allowing same sex marriages, allowing hospital visits to same sex partners
in the hospital)
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６．Provision of Accessibility to Facilities, Infrastructure, Information and Services for All(Accessibility)＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞
To realize universality in both hard and soft aspects, we hope to enhance accessibility invarious ways including barrier-free amenities.
We hope to minimize any sense of discrimination among people by having each and every
individual consciously cultivate feelings of compassion for others.
＜Element to be added＞
It is essential for Japan to emphasize and maintain “universality for achieving a diversesociety” as a shared mindset in regard to women, people with disabilities, the aged, andgender minorities.
７．Fostering Healthy Life through Sports (Health through Sports)＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞
We hope to convey to as many people as possible the exciting, uplifting feeling inspired by
sports and impart life aspirations by encouraging people to maintain physical andpsychological health.
８．Accountability and Transparency for Stakeholders in Activities of the Tokyo Olympic andParalympic Games (Accountability and Transparency)＜Reason why this theme be emphasized＞
We hope to proactively provide information to communicate to the rest of the world that
the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are making efforts in a wide range of initiatives
in sustainability and to gain the world’s confidence.
＜Element to be added＞
Deepening mutual understanding through the sharing of information without bias or error
in facts and engaging in dialogue with stakeholders in efforts to coexist in a world ofdiversity are approaches that will lead to solving problems
Engagement with the stakeholders

Emphasis on dialogue through a mechanism for complaint proceduresB） Please state if there are any other themes that should be considered for sustainable Tokyo
Olympic and Paralympic Games. Kindly add the reasons why they should be moreemphasized as specifically as possible.
Consider the legacy of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
Start discussions as soon as possible after the games to ensure sustainable value (bothin hard and soft aspects). It is important to preserve data so that the Tokyo Olympicand Paralympic Games may be treated as a model for future Olympics.
4Foster development of the next generation
It will be important to utilize knowledge gained from the games in a context of world
peace by training/educating young leaders of the next generation capable ofshouldering responsibility for the future on the global stage.

Develop a CSR standard (sourcung code)
Identify important issues regarding food safety and sustainability. It is important to
put in place a framework that will enable control across the entire food supply chain
to make it possible to establish a food management system capable of providingsmooth “hospitality” services amid the diversity of food products to be offered duringthe games.

Securing safety (counterterrorism measures)
It is important to be magnanimous in acknowledging the diverse cultural values offoreign visitors. In the unlikely event of a situation where security cannot be
maintained and individuals are apprehended, it is essential that they are treatedwith due fairness.

C）

Please give any comments freely on this document.
Providing care for the aged and people with disabilities during an emergency
evacuation is a problem common to any Olympics.

Establish gender-free uniforms and recruitment activities.

Address matters concerning workers separately.

Set up a full-time reception desk for complaints and suggestions.

We have been able to link the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games withsustainability by making people aware of these initiatives.

While we applaud the method of widely soliciting opinions, we look forward to theestablishment of a system for monitoring the extent to which the purpose of thisactivity is achieved in the future, as well as a mechanism for dealing with complaints.

By establishing appropriate employment conditions for workers and high standards
in human rights, the Tokyo Olympics will provide an opportunity for Japan todemonstrate global leadership in these areas.

IV. Summary
Through this solicitation of opinions, we were able to recognize the extreme importance ofconnecting the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games with sustainability and we also received
many comments regarding people’s expectations and concerns regarding the Tokyo Olympic andParalympic Games. There is a particularly strong aspiration that the Tokyo games surpass thoseof the 2012 London games in the area of sustainability.
5On the subject of sustainability, the level of interest was highest in regard to diversity, labor andhuman rights, followed by reducing environmental impact and reinforcing the provision ofinformation. Many people also expressed the view that enhancing consumer awareness and theawareness of the next generation was essential.
We intend to focus on the following five topics:
Respect for human rights in all work situations including migrant workers and domestic
workers, and ensuring fair and safe working conditions

Utilization of women, respect for diversity through consideration of human rights forgender minorities and persons with disabilities

Efforts to minimize environmental impact

Ensuring transparency and accountability, and focusing on dialogue and cooperation withstakeholders.

Initiatives for raising awareness of consumers and the next generation

To realize the aim of Olympism to “promote a peaceful society concerned with the preservationof human dignity” in the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, we believe it is important tolink this aim to the original values Japan has held since ancient times, and to realize these values
in a concrete form in a way that will engender a personal awareness of the aim of the games inall people who come into contact with the games.
When each and every person who comes into contact with the games becomes aware of the valuesof “tolerance and cooperation (cherishing harmony among people),” which are also an integral
part of the Japanese identity from ancient times, translates these values into behavior, in thefuture each of those individuals who come to Japan with various values will have the wisdom tobe able to deal with problems flexibly even when faced with problems recognized as global issues.
This manner of addressing problems will eventually be recognized globally as Japanese“omotenashi (hospitality).” In other words, to provide “equal opportunities” to all people involvedin the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, it will be important not only to establish legislationand change systems but also to awaken in each individual a self-motivated awareness as
described above.
Interestingly, as indicated below, there is little difference in the above five topics and theJapanese sense of values that have been part of Japanese culture since ancient times. Therefore,
it is possible to resolve today’s problems by following ancient Japanese values.
“Coexistence and co-prosperity” for realizing a society that respects human rights (a winwin spirit as expressed in the traditional idea of “sanpo-yoshi,” or “Good for three6

parties1”)“Establishment of a recycling system” to achieve a sustainable society (a spirit of respect
for resources demonstrated in the concept of “mottainai,” or avoidance of waste)”“Harmony” to achieve a society with equal opportunities (generosity of spirit andcooperation as demonstrated in the traditional concept of “Wa wo motte to-toshi to nasu,”or cherish harmony among people)

The question now is how to align such initiatives in Japan and disseminate information in amanner that will serve as a template of global awareness in engendering the understanding ofpeople. Finally, to realize in a concrete form the valuable suggestions we received from manypeople, we believe the most appropriate response is to first establish the Commission for
Sustainable Tokyo (CST) and then promote the cultivation of a mindset focused on the above five
topics in sustainability among the multi-stakeholders through the three activities below.
Developing a stakeholder engagement program

Developing grievance mechanism

Establishing sourcing code

Bearing in mind the above and reflecting the results of discussions regarding the valuablecomments we received from the public with members of the Group of Experts for Sustainable
Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, we will submit a report to The Tokyo Organizing
Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as our report on the results of comments
solicited for “Sustainability Themes for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020.”
Caux Round Table JapanExecutive Director
Hiroshi Ishida

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