We will contribute to the realization of sustainable development.
The most pressing issue for the international community is how to effectively utilize limited resources and energy to transition to a “green economy” that achieves both environmental conservation and economic growth.
Recognizing that resource constraints and environmental issues are global challenges and will continue to affect future generations, Sumitomo Corporation Group, as a global company, is committed to contributing to sustainable development in all aspects of the environment, society, and economy through sound business practices.
Environmental Management Structure
Environmental Management System
As a trading company specializing in chemicals, we recognize that our business activities have a significant impact on the environment. In 2001, we obtained ISO 14001 certification under the multi-site certification system for the Sumitomo Corporation Group. With an environmental management system in place, all employees are working to reduce environmental impact.
Environmental Policy
Throughout its 400-year history, the Sumitomo Group has pursued industrial development in harmony with local communities and the natural environment. Based on this foundation, the Sumitomo Corporation Group pursues business activities in such a way as to promote environmental conservation. Recognizing that various initiatives such as creating a low-carbon society that alleviates climate change, preserving biodiversity and the global environment, using energy, water and resources sustainably, preventing pollution and controlling waste emissions are the most important and long-term concerns that all individuals and organizations must address, we have established our Environmental Policy as detailed below.
Basic Policy
The Sumitomo Corporation Group recognizes that environmental issues are global in scale and that they are long-range concerns affecting future generations. As a global organization, the Sumitomo Corporation Group, through sound business activities, will strive to achieve sustainable development aimed at both social and economic progress and environmental preservation.
Basic Guidelines
In pursuing its diversified business activities both within Japan and overseas, the Sumitomo Corporation Group shall comply with the following guidelines, and, through cooperation between its Group companies, work to achieve the aims of its Environmental Basic Policy.
Basic stance with regard to the environment:
To place great importance on protecting the global environment as a good corporate citizen in accordance with the Sumitomo Corporation’s Activity Guidelines.
Compliance with environmental legislation:
To strictly observe legislation related to environmental matters not only in Japan but also overseas, and to abide by any agreements made.
Caring for the natural environment:
To place great importance on preserving the environment, including the natural ecosystem and biodiversity.
Response to climate change:
To place great importance on mitigating climate change and adapting to its impact.
Efficient use of resources and energy:
To be mindful of the finite availability of resources and energy and strive to use them both efficiently and effectively.
Contributing to the building of a recycling-oriented society:
To endeavor to help build a recycling-oriented society by reducing waste and reusing and recycling resources.
Promotion of businesses that contribute to environmental preservation:
To utilize our integrated corporate strength to promote businesses and projects, which contribute to environmental preservation and reduction of the impact of society on the natural environment.
Establishment of environmental management:
To use an environmental management system to prevent environmental pollution and set environmental objectives and targets which are regularly reviewed and continuously upgraded.
Disclosure of the environmental policy:
To communicate this Environmental Policy to all people who are working for or on behalf of the Sumitomo Corporation Group, as well as disclosing it externally.
2.ISCC PLUS Certification
Sumitomo Shoji Chemicals Co., Ltd. has obtained ISCC PLUS certification, an international certification program for products made from sustainable materials.
With this ISCC PLUS certification, we are now able to handle ISCC PLUS-certified products worldwide from outside the EU.
We will strive to ensure sustainability, environmental protection, and social responsibility throughout the entire supply chain in accordance with ISCC regulations.
