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Our Sustainability
Management

Latest Information

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

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.)

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Social
Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

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

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Conduct of Employee Health Awareness Survey

A health awareness survey has been conducted annually since 2019 to measure...

ESG Data
Governance-related data

Governance-related data

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

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 ...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

We were selected in S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, a global environmen...

Environment
Climate Change

Risk Management

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

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Reimbursement of Influenza Vaccination Expenses

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

Our Sustainability Management
Sustainability Management

Principles and Policies Supporting Corporate Activities

We have established our own principles and policies while respecting intern...

Social
Our People

Policy and Concept

Our People Throughout our history spanning over 400 years, we have inherit...

Governance
Corporate Governance

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

Governance
Corporate Governance

Training and Information Provision for Directors

On taking office, Outside Directors (including Outside Audit & Supervis...

Environment
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Circular Economy

Results

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

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
Corporate Governance

History of strengthning corporate governance

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

Governance
Corporate Governance

Executive Remuneration Plan

Matters related to policy for deciding the remuneration for individual Dire...

Governance
Group Governance

Promoting maximization of corporate value based on the Group Management Policy

Promoting maximization of corporate value based on the Group Management Pol...

Environment
Climate Change

Policies on Climate Change Issues

We put an importance on the international determinations stipulated in the ...

Social
Health & Safety

Basic Policies

The Sumitomo Corporation Group offers a safe, hygienic and healthy working ...

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
Climate Change

ZEB Ready Certification for YAESUDORI FIL TERRASSE

YAESUDORI FIL TERRASSE which we have been developing with a partn...

Environment
Climate Change
Social
Social Responsibility

Quality Management System

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

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
Biodiversity

Bird Friendly® Coffee

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