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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
Social Responsibility

Targets

Targets Aiming to make life more enjoyable by addressing social issues f...

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Supply Chain Management

Summit Initiatives: Handling of certified marine products

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

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External Recognition

"Platinum Kurumin" as a Company that Provides Superior Childcare Support

We were granted "Platinum Kurumin" certification in June 2015 by ...

Social
Social Responsibility

Participation in Industry Initiatives on Responsibility for Customers

Sumitomo Corporation Group’s members delivering products directly to consum...

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Supply Chain Management

Expression of support for UN Systems Summit

Sumitomo Corporation expressed its support for the United N...

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External Recognition

Kagayaku Telework Award

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

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External Recognition

SOMPO Sustainability Index

We were selected in the SOMPO Sustainability Index managed by SOM...

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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...

Environment
Biodiversity

Bird-strike Prevention in Wind Power Generation

Dorper Wind Farm generates electricity using wind in a mountainou...

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Health and Productivity Management

Basic Policy

Sumitomo Corporation has adopted the “Declaration of Iki-iki Waku-waku Heal...

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Supply Chain Management

Measures Taken in the Chemical and Electronics Industries

Sumitomo Shoji Chemicals Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Company”), which focuses o...

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Commitment to External Initiatives

GX League

In April 2023, Sumitomo Corporation joined the GX League* led by ...

Governance
Compliance

Prevention of insider trading

To prevent violations of insider trading regulations related to our busines...

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Supply Chain Management

Conflict Minerals Policy

The Dodd-Frank Act, which was enacted in July 2010, requires US-listed comp...

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Respect for Human Rights

Activity Description

Human Rights Initiatives at Fyffes Fyffes, one of our group com...

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Social Responsibility

Supplier Management System

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

Governance
Corporate Governance

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

Governance
Compliance

Continuous education program initiatives

The Compliance Manual, which explains particularly important issues, such a...

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Health & Safety

Reporting of Work-related Accidents

If an accident occurs, it must be immediately reported to the Disaster Resp...

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Social Responsibility

Food safety responsible marketing and compliance education and training program

The Food SBU and SC Foods conduct Regarding responsible marketing and com...

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Sustainable Finance

Reporting

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Sustainability Report

Sustainability Report

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Environment
Environmental Management

Sumitomo Corporation Group Environmental Policy

Throughout its 400-year history, the Sumitomo Group has pursued industrial ...

Environment
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Circular Economy

Tomra Japan: Creating and Deploying a PET bottle Recycling System in Which Consumers Take Part Actively

Reducing the usage of plastic resources while ensuring its effective consum...