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Our Sustainability
Management

Latest Information

Nov. 15, 2024

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

Sep 30, 2024

Updates have been made on the Sustainability Disclosure Site (Main updates: Trial Disclosure Based on the TNFD Recommendations, ESG Data, Main initiatives in FY2023 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.)

July 12, 2024

Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations is updated

May. 02, 2024

Revision to Material Issues and Policies on Climate Change Issues

Mar. 29, 2024

Special site for “100SEED”, the global social contribution program, is updated.

Mar. 28, 2024

Sustainability Website newly released.

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Social
Health and Productivity Management

Reimbursement of Influenza Vaccination Expenses

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

Governance
Compliance

Continuous education program initiatives

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

Social
Respect for Human Rights

The Statement for the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015

We set out the steps Sumitomo Corporation has taken to help ensure that mod...

Social
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Support for Senior Employees’ Activities

We are developing working environments where every individual can work with...

Our Sustainability Management
Governance of Sustainability Management

Sustainability Advisory Board

Main Agenda discussed in FY2023 Discussion for the new Mid-Term Manage...

Our Sustainability Management
Sustainable Finance

Purpose and Background

“Enriching lives and the world” is the corporate message of the Group. We a...

Our Sustainability Management
Sustainability Management

Our Approach to Sustainability

“Enriching lives and the world” is the corporate message of the Group. We a...

Environment
Prevention of Pollution

Basic Concept

Sumitomo Corporation Groups business covers a wide range of areas around th...

Our Sustainability Management
Commitment to External Initiatives

Support for Keidanren Declaration on Biodiversity and Action Guidelines

In January 2020, Sumitomo Corporation supported the "Keidanren Declaration ...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

In monitoring social and environmental risks in each business, we confirm t...

Our Sustainability Management
Stakeholder Engagement

Relationships with Stakeholders

The Sumitomo Corporation Group places importance on dialogue with various s...

Governance
Risk Management

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

Message from our management
Message from our management

“Enriching lives and the world” is the corporate message...

Governance
Internal Control

Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Department that reports directly to the President and Ch...

Social
Social Responsibility

Responsible advertising and marketing

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

Governance
Corporate Governance

Committees

Corporate Strategy Promotion Committee, Global Innovation and Portfolio Com...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

System

Health Management Promotion Structure Health management is carried out thr...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Initiatives Taken in the Real Estate Business (Sumisho Realty Management’s ESG Policy)

Initiatives Taken in the Real Estate Business (Sumisho Realty Management’s ...

Environment
Environmental Management

Targets

Sumitomo Corporation Group promotes activities that are beneficial to the e...

Environment
Climate Change

Green Building Initiatives and Issuance of Green Bonds

In our real estate business, we have formulated and implemented basic polic...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Summit Initiatives: Handling of certified marine products

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

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...

Environment
Prevention of Pollution

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Marine Fuel

Since 1954, we have been supplying marine fuel to shipping companies in Jap...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Conflict Minerals Policy

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