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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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Social
Health and Productivity Management

Anti-smoking measures

Following the relocation of the head office in September 2018, we completel...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

Kagayaku Telework Award

Sumitomo Corporation won the Excellence Award of the FY2020 Telework Promot...

Environment
Biodiversity

Basic Concept

Sumitomo Corporation Group’s business activities largely depend o...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

CDP

In 2024, we were evaluated B (Management level) in the Climate Ch...

Environment
Biodiversity

Bird Friendly® Coffee

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

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

DX-Certified Business Operator

Sumitomo Corporation was selected as a DX-Certified Business Oper...

Social
Social Contribution Activities

Contributing to Local Communities in Areas We Do Business

Volunteer Leave System Having a volunteer leave syst...

Social
Respect for Human Rights

Implementation and Progress of Human Rights Due Diligence

In accordance with the Sumitomo Corporation Group Human Rights Policy, Sumi...

Governance
Corporate Governance

Communicating with Shareholders and Other Investors

Measures relating to the General Meeting of Shareholders We send out a c...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (GenDi J)

We were selected as Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index. ...

Our Sustainability Management
Material Issues

Medium- and long-term goals and progress

Each Strategic Business Unit (SBU) defines specific goals and action plans ...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition
Our Sustainability Management
Governance of Sustainability Management

Governance of Sustainability Management

Function of the Board of Directors The board of directors renders decision...

Social
Social Responsibility

Participation in Food Safety-Related Initiatives and Organizations

Sumitomo Corporation Lifestyle Group belongs to the Japan Food Additives As...

Governance
Corporate Governance

History of strengthning corporate governance

History of Strengthening Governance History of Strengthening Governance S...

Our Sustainability Management
Key Social Issues and Medium- and Long-term Goals

Sumitomo Corporation Group’s Key Social Issues and Goals / Progress

Each Strategic Business Unit (SBU) defines specific goals and action plans ...

Social
Social Responsibility

Supplier Management System

Due Diligence for New Suppliers When initiating business with a new suppli...

Social
Respect for Human Rights

Grievance Mechanism(Whistleblower report for external stakeholders)

In addition to an internal whistleblower system for employees, we receive o...

Governance
Compliance

Anti-bribery/corruption initiatives

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

Social
Health & Safety

Education on Crisis Management

Sumitomo Corporation offers a variety of training programs and seminars in ...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Health Results Indicators

Indication Target FY2019 ...

Our Sustainability Management
Governance of Sustainability Management

Corporate Sustainability Committee

Main topics discussed and reported in FY2024 Progress of each SBU’s in...

Social
Health & Safety

Measures Against Global Health Problems

Currently, many countries around the world are struggling with serious heal...

Social
Social Responsibility

Responsible advertising and marketing

In lifestyle, retail, and other business areas that deliver products direct...