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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
Commitment to External Initiatives

Circular Partners

In March 2024, Sumitomo Corporation joined “Circular Partners (CP...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Measures Against Global Health Issues

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

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

CDP

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

Social
Supply Chain Management

Policy and Concept on sustainable procurement of palm oil

Palm oil is the most produced vegetable oil in the world which is used in a...

Environment
Water Resources

Water Business

While water demand is expected to increase on a global basis as a result of...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Reimbursement of Influenza Vaccination Expenses

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

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Social
Health and Productivity Management

Supporting the health of employees working outside Japan

Sumitomo Corporation has more than 900 employees and their family members s...

Environment
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Circular Economy

Results

We are working toward our goal of actively promoting the sale of certified ...

Social
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Promotion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

The Sumitomo Corporation Group recognizes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Summit Initiatives: Handling of certified marine products

SUMMIT, INC, a member of the Sumitomo Corporation Group that operates a sup...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Mental healthcare measures

We provide training on mental health several times a year, including self-c...

Message from our management
Message from our management

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

Governance
Corporate Governance

History of strengthning corporate governance

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

Social
Health & Safety

OHSAS18001, ISO45001-certified Facilities

As of December 2020, 4 of 372, or 1.1% of Sumitomo Corporation consolidated...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

Kagayaku Telework Award

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

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Health checkups

The in-house clinic provides employees with a regular health checkup servic...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Health Results Indicators

Indication Target FY2019 ...

ESG Data
Governance-related data

Governance-related data

Governance (Board of Directors, Audit & Supervisory Board, Nomination a...

Environment
Climate Change

Providing the global market with sustainable wood resources

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

Governance
Compliance

Basic Policy

Basic Compliance Policy The basis for the Sumitomo Corporation Group's c...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

Won the 19th Corporate Philanthropy Special Award

Our global social contribution activity program “100SEED” won the "Tanemaki...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Feiler Initiatives

Feiler Japan Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, imports, plan...

Social
Social Responsibility

Responsible advertising and marketing

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