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Sustainability

Our Sustainability
Management

Latest Information

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.)

July 12, 2024

Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations is updated

May. 02, 2024

Revision to Material Issues and Policies on Climate Change Issues

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Social
Supply Chain Management

Measures Taken through Sustainable Supply Chain Certification

RSPO: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil We became an ordinary m...

Environment
Biodiversity

Bird-strike Prevention in Wind Power Generation

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

Environment
Prevention of Pollution

Basic Concept

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

Environment
Climate Change

Operating an Environmentally Friendly Data Center

SCSK Group plays a central role in the IT business of Sumitomo Corporation ...

Environment
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Circular Economy

Construction Equipment Rental Business Expanded Globally

In Japan and the United States, which are advanced construction equipment r...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

Won the 19th Corporate Philanthropy Special Award

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

Social
Social Responsibility

Supplier management audits for our food business

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

Governance
Corporate Governance

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

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

Next Nadeshiko: Companies Supporting Dual-career and Co-parenting

In March 2024, we were selected as a "Next Nadeshiko: Companies S...

Social
Social Responsibility

Issues and approaches in the food business

The Sumitomo Corporation Group has developed a broad value chain which rang...

Environment
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Circular Economy

Effective Use of Forest Resources

Forests are a circulative resource that can be permanently regenerated thro...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Health Results Indicators

Indication Target FY2019 ...

Social
Social Responsibility

Addressing Negative Impacts of Processed Foods

Initiatives Addressing Negative Impacts of Processed Foods Development an...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

CDP

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

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

"Eruboshi" Certification

In May 2016, we were certified as a second-highest class "Erubosh...

Our Sustainability Management
Key Social Issues and Medium- and Long-term Goals

Sumitomo Corporation Group’s Key Social Issues and Goals / Progress

Each Strategic Business Unit (SBU) defines specific goals and action plans ...

Social
Social Responsibility

Creating a safe and secure local community for a better future for the local community

SUMMIT,INC SUMMIT, INC is committed to coexisting with the local community...

Environment
Biodiversity

Bird Friendly® Coffee

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

Social
Health & Safety

Safety Measures in Uranium Mining

Our Group’s development of uranium mines, production and sales of uranium c...

Governance
Corporate Governance

Audit & Supervisory Board Members and the Audit & Supervisory Board

Audit & Supervisory Board Members and the Audit & Supervisory Board...

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
Respect for Human Rights

Grievance Mechanism(Whistleblower report for external stakeholders)

In addition to an internal whistleblower system for employees, we accept op...

Environment
Biodiversity

Trial Disclosure Based on the TNFD Recommendations

Trial Disclosure Based on the TNFD Recommendations Contents ...

Social
Social Responsibility

Participation in industry initiatives related to alcohol safety

It is important to our business that we thoroughly address issues regarding...