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Sustainability

Our Sustainability
Management

Latest Information

Oct. 31, 2025

Release of Sustainability Report 2025

Sep 30, 2025

Updates have been made on the Sustainability Disclosure Site (Main updates: Disclosure Based on the TNFD Recommendations, ESG Data, Main initiatives in FY2024 to Key Social Issues and Medium- and Long-term Goals, Main initiatives to resolve social issues including climate issues and human rights, and disclosure and expansion of initiatives by each business group, etc.)

June 18, 2025

Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations is updated

Dec. 27, 2024

Release of Sustainability Report 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

Awarded Highest Gold Rating in PRIDE Index 2024 for LGBTQ+-Related Initiatives for the Second Consecutive Year

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Our Sustainability Management
Sustainable Finance

Purpose

We have developed the Sustainable Finance Framework to promote awareness of...

Environment
Climate Change

Risk Management

Our business activities are comprised of a broad range of fields and re...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

Certified as a "Gold" in "PRIDE INDEX"

We have been certified as a "Gold" in "PRIDE INDEX" for 2 consecu...

Social
Social Responsibility

Food and beverage safety

Policies for Specific Commodities The Sumitomo Corporation Lifestyle Gro...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Reimbursement of Influenza Vaccination Expenses

As a part of efforts to prevent infectious disease, influenza vaccinations ...

Environment
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Circular Economy

Initiatives for Reducing Environmental Impact on Non-Ferrous Metal Mining

Sumitomo Corporation is contributing to reducing the environmental impact o...

Environment
Biodiversity

Bird Friendly® Coffee

Sumitomo Corporation Group has imported and supplied Bird Friendl...

Environment
Climate Change

Renewable Energy Related Business

We have entered power generation business using renewable energy, which is ...

Social
Social Contribution Activities

Contributing to Local Communities in Areas We Do Business

Volunteer Leave System Having a volunteer leave syst...

Governance
Corporate Governance

Principles Corporate Governance Principles Sumitomo’s Business Philosop...

Environment
Climate Change

Strategy: Climate Change-Related Risks and Opportunities

Accelerated new growth driven by GX (Green Transformation) We have promote...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Subsidies for Costs of Health Checkups and Complete Physical Examination

The in-house clinic provides services such as periodic health checkups (for...

Governance
Risk Management

We define “risk” as “the possibility of losses due to the occurrence of ant...

Social
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Promotion of the Employment and Retention of People with Disabilities

Promotion of the Employment and Retention of People with Disabilities As...

Environment
Climate Change

Providing the global market with sustainable wood resources

Managing forests to contribute to carbon neutrality across the globe ...

Environment
Prevention of Pollution

Efforts to Reduce Environmental Impacts in the Agrochemical / Fertilizer Sales Business

Our major mission in the realm of agrochemical/fertilizer business is to pr...

Governance
Corporate Governance

Internal Audit

The Company has established Internal Audit Department to monitor company-wi...

Social
Social Responsibility

Quality Management System

With the diversification of dietary habits, the globalization of food distr...

Environment
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Circular Economy

Initiatives for Forest Management and Forest Products Procurement

We spoke to group companies conducting forest management to understand thei...

Message from our management
Message from our management

Through governance, disclosure, and dialogue, we will st...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Supporting employees’ health

Sumitomo Corporation has established an in-house clinic (internal medicine ...

Social
Our People

Inclusion

Promotion of Inclusion In an ever-changing business environment, where the...

Governance
Corporate Governance

System System and features of corporate governance To accelerate the exec...

Governance
Compliance

Anti-bribery/corruption initiatives

Based on the principle of "Giving First Priority to Compliance" and as stip...