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Our Sustainability
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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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Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

"Eruboshi" Certification

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

Social
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity Weeks

Every March, we hold a company-wide DE&I awareness-building event calle...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Conflict Minerals Policy

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

Environment
Environmental Management

Sumitomo Corporation Group Environmental Policy

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

Environment
Water Resources

Water Business

While water demand is expected to increase on a global basis as a result of...

Our Sustainability Management
Sustainable Finance

Second-Party Opinion

For the assessment of the alignment of the Sustainable Finance Framework wi...

Governance
Compliance

Basic Policy

Basic Compliance Policy The basis for the Sumitomo Corporation Group's c...

Governance
Corporate Governance

Communicating with Shareholders and Other Investors

Measures relating to the General Meeting of Shareholders We send out a c...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

CDP

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

Our Sustainability Management
Commitment to External Initiatives

GX League

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

Governance
Compliance

Compliance Management System

Aiming for more agile responses to compliance issues which arise in the Gro...

Social
Health & Safety

Basic Policies

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

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
Supply Chain Management

EcoVadis Certification for Chemical Solutions Group

EcoVadis provides a unique platform for assessing a company’s social and en...

Social
Health & Safety

Reporting of Work-related Accidents

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

Social
Our People

Policy and Concept

HR Initiatives Centered around the Global HR Management Policy T...

Our Sustainability Management
External Recognition

MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index

We were selected as MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Se...

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...

Social
Our People

Development

Basic Talents’ Development Principles For the Sumitomo Corporation Group, ...

Social
Health and Productivity Management

Measures Against Global Health Issues

Currently, many countries around the world are struggling with serious heal...

Social
Health & Safety

OHSAS18001, ISO45001-certified Facilities

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

Environment
Climate Change

Metrics and Targets

Metrics and Targets Targets:Effort for carbon neutrality The Group set “...

Social
Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

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

Our Sustainability Management
Sustainability Management

Principles and Policies Supporting Corporate Activities

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