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Sustainability

Our Sustainability
Management

Latest Information

Sep. 30, 2026

Updates have been made on the Sustainability Disclosure Site

Sep. 30, 2026

Revision of Human Rights Policy

Sep. 30, 2026

Revision of CSR Action Guidelines for Supply Chain Management and Renaming to Sustainable Supply Chain Action Policy

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.)

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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 ...

Social
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Raising Awareness of LGBTQ+*1

The Sumitomo Corporation Group Compliance Policy and the Employment Rules c...

Our Sustainability Management
Governance of Sustainability Management

Corporate Sustainability Committee

Main topics discussed and reported in FY2025 Progress of each SBU’s in...

Social
Respect for Human Rights

Activity Description

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

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

SOMPO Sustainability Index

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

Social
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Promotion of the Employment and Retention of People with Disabilities

Promotion of the Employment and Retention of People with Disabilities As...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Expanded Measures Supporting Women’s Health

To improve the rate of young female employees undergoing gynecological exam...

Governance
Internal Control

Financial Reporting

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance wi...

Social
Health & Safety

OHSAS18001, ISO45001-certified Facilities

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

Governance
Information Security

System

Important matters considered by this committee are submitted to the Managem...

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. ...

Social
Social Responsibility

Declaration of partnership building

Involvement with external initiatives Declaration of partnership building ...

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...

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 ...

Our Sustainability Management
Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Finance Framework

The Sumitomo Corporation’s Sustainable Finance Framework sets forth guideli...

Social
Social Responsibility

Participation in Industry Initiatives on Responsibility for Customers

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

ESG Data
Governance-related data

Governance-related data

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

Environment
Climate Change

4. Metrics and Targets

The Group’s Carbon Neutrality Targets The Group has established the Polic...

Social
Social Responsibility

Initiatives and our committments in the mining business

“Social license to operate” refers to the concept of obtaining ongoing acce...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

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

We have been granted "Platinum Kurumin" certification since June ...

Governance
Compliance

The Sumitomo Corporation Group Tax Principles

The Sumitomo Corporation Group established the “Sumitomo Corporation Group ...

Governance
Risk Management

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

Social
Social Responsibility

Quality Management System

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

Our Sustainability Management
Governance of Sustainability Management

Sustainability Advisory Board

Main Agenda discussed in FY2025 Strengthen the sustainability promotio...