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Evaluation & Initiatives

Inclusion in ESG Indices

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group has been selected for major ESG indices in Japan and overseas in recognition of its sustainability initiatives and ESG-related disclosures.
The selection status for each index is based on the latest information published by the respective index providers and other relevant organizations.

FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index

We have been continuously selected as a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index since 2023.
Developed by FTSE Russell, a UK-based index provider, the Index is designed to measure the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

We have been continuously selected as a constituent of the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index since 2022.
Developed by FTSE Russell, the Index is designed to assess, on a relative basis within each sector, the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
To promote the transition to a low-carbon economy, companies with particularly high greenhouse gas emissions are assessed on their transition efforts using the TPI (Transition Pathway Initiative) Management Quality Score.

MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index

We have been continuously selected as a constituent of the MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index since 2024.
The Index is an ESG index developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) in the United States. It comprises companies with relatively high environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings within each industry among the constituents of its parent index, the MSCI Japan IMI Index.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

We have been continuously selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index since 2019.
The Index is an environmental equity index jointly developed by Japan Exchange Group and S&P Dow Jones Indices in the United States.
It covers TOPIX constituents and determines constituent weights based on the status of environmental information disclosure and carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of revenue).

Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REIT)

We have been continuously selected as a constituent of the Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REIT) since 2023, when the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) adopted the Index.
Developed by Morningstar, Inc. in the United States, the Index uses gender equality assessment data provided by Equileap B.V. in the Netherlands. It is designed to place greater emphasis on companies where gender diversity policies are embedded in corporate culture and where employees are offered equal opportunities regardless of gender.

SOMPO Sustainability Index

We were first selected as a constituent of the SOMPO Sustainability Index, managed by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd., in 2020 and have been continuously selected since 2022.
The Index comprises companies demonstrating strong ESG practices, based on the Environmental (E) evaluation in the Environmental Management Survey (Buna-no-Mori Environmental Questionnaire) and the Social (S) and Governance (G) evaluations in the ESG Management Survey, both conducted by Sompo Risk Management Inc.

Ratings and Certifications

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group has received ratings and certifications from ESG rating agencies and other external organizations in recognition of its sustainability initiatives.

EcoVadis

Our group has been awarded the Bronze Medal in the 2026 Sustainability Assessment conducted by EcoVadis.
EcoVadis evaluates the sustainability performance of more than 150,000 companies across 185 countries, based on four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
The Bronze Medal is awarded to companies ranking in the top 35% of all assessed companies. In this assessment, our group achieved a score corresponding to the top 23%.

CDP

CDP is an international NGO that collects and analyzes information on corporate and urban environmental initiatives and discloses the results. It conducts the world’s largest environment-related survey.Each year, CDP assigns ratings on an eight-grade scale — A, A-, B, B-, C, C-, D, D- — based on companies’ responses.
Today, in collaboration with more than 640 investors managing approximately USD 127 trillion in assets, CDP motivates companies to identify their environmental impacts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve water resources, and protect forests. In 2025, more than 22,100 companies, representing over half of global market capitalization, disclosed their data through CDP.

Our group has earned the following ratings from CDP.

Areas Evaluation
Climate change (2025) B
Water Security (2025) A

Toyo Keizai CSR Ranking

We have been ranked 138th overall in the CSR Company Ranking 2026 Edition organized by Toyo Keizai Inc.
This annual ranking, launched in 2005, aims to identify “trusted companies” by evaluating both Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and financial performance.
Companies are assessed across four categories: "Human Resources Utilization", "Environment", "Governance + Sociality" and "Finance", with a total score of 600 points.
In the 2026 edition, 1,656 companies were evaluated.

DX-Certification

We were certified as a DX-certified operator in June 2025 under the Digital Transformation (DX) Certification Program established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Under this program, the government certifies companies that meet the basic requirements of the Digital Governance Code, based on the “Act on Facilitation of Information Processing”.

"Platinum Kurumin" certification mark
from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

We received the “Platinum Kurumin” certification from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in October 2020.
Kurumin is a certification program administered by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, which accredits companies that are committed to supporting employees in balancing work and childcare.
Among the companies that have received the Kurumin certification, those that have implemented even higher-level initiatives to support work-life balance are awarded the “Platinum Kurumin” certification.

PRIDE Index Gold Rating

We received the highest rating, “Gold,” in the PRIDE Index, which evaluates corporate initiatives for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
The PRIDE Index is Japan’s first framework for assessing workplace initiatives that support LGBTQ+ and other sexual minorities. It was formulated in 2016 by the “work with Pride Association” to promote the creation of LGBTQ+-friendly workplaces in Japan, transcending the boundaries of companies, organizations, and other entities.

Participation in Initiatives

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group supports and participates in domestic and international sustainability-related initiatives and organizations as part of its efforts to address social challenges and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Our group became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in January 2025.
We support the UNGC's Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and promote initiatives for a sustainable society through our participation in the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ).

For more information, please refer to the following.

https://www.shi.co.jp/english/info/2025/6kgpsq0000003q2r.html

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Our group endorsed the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in October 2021.
We assess the risks and opportunities that climate change presents to our business and are enhancing disclosures related to governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.

For more information, please refer to the following.

https://www.shi.co.jp/english/csr/environment/climate/index.html

Science Based Targets initiative（SBTi）

Our group received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in 2026.
Based on science-based targets aligned with the Paris Agreement, we are advancing climate action to achieve our 2030 GHG emissions reduction targets.

For more information, please refer to the following.

https://www.shi.co.jp/english/info/2026/6kgpsq0000003zc1.html

GX Future League

Our group joined the GX Future League in 2026 and is advancing initiatives toward a decarbonized society.
Through dialogue and information sharing with participating companies, we are enhancing our expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and environmental value creation and leveraging these insights in our business activities to contribute to a sustainable society.

Responsible Minerals Initiative（RMI）

We joined the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), a global initiative promoting responsible mineral sourcing, in November 2024.
Our group conducts due diligence using the Responsible Minerals Reporting Template and smelter and refiner audit programs provided by RMI, and promotes transparent and responsible mineral sourcing throughout our supply chain.