Key Social Issue
Respect for human rights
Respecting the human rights of everyone involved
in our business activities and supply chain as
part of our corporate social responsibility
Long-term goal
Respect human rights through all of our businesses and supply chains
Medium-term goals
Promote and ensure respect for human rights in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and Sumitomo Corporation Group's Human Rights Policy
- By 2023, achieve 100% participation rate in human rights education based on the Guiding Principles, and 100% implementation rate in regional organizations and subsidiaries.
- Strengthen risk analysis in human rights due diligence to accurately assess risks in all businesses, including the supply chain, and implement risk mitigation measures by 2025. Establish a more effective grievance mechanism based on assessment results.
Ensure a safe workplace environment
- Strengthen efforts to achieve zero accidents at major business workplaces, focusing on manufacturing, processing, and projects involving large-scale construction.
Achieve a diverse organization grounded in mutual respect
- Provide a safe working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
- Promote human resources management that enables individuals to demonstrate their abilities regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other attributes or values.