SHI Group's Sustainability
Basic Approach
The Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group aims to help realize a sustainable society by addressing social issues through its business activities, in pursuit of its Purpose: “Enhance society and those within it with compassion through our ownership and vision.”
By responding appropriately to social and environmental changes and steadily addressing the Material Issues, we seek to achieve sustainable growth, enhance corporate value, and retain the trust of our stakeholders.
Basic Sustainability Policy
We established the Basic Sustainability Policy in September 2021 to integrate sustainability into our business activities and thereby contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and our own sustainable growth. The policy was revised in July 2024. Based on this policy, we promote sustainability initiatives throughout the group.
Based on “Sumitomo's Business Philosophy”, Sumitomo Heavy Industries' Group’s “Purpose” and the “Business Principles”, we conduct corporate management by enhancing both social and corporate value for the realization of a sustainable society.We have clarified these ideas as a basic sustainability policy.
- 1We shall provide products and services that contribute to economic and technological development and aim for our sustainable growth.
- 2We shall make every effort to minimize the environmental load in all of our business activities, including the entire product life cycle.
In addition, we shall protect the safety, security and health of every person involved in any corporate activities and create a workplace where everyone of us can work vibrantly. - 3We shall ensure thorough corporate ethics and improve management soundness and transparency.
Sustainability Management Structure
Under the leadership of the General Manager of the Corporate Global Strategy Group, we promote sustainability initiatives throughout the group. The Sustainability Committee deliberates on and monitors initiatives to address the Material Issues from a medium- to long-term perspective and plays a leading role in implementing and driving our sustainability strategies.
The Committee meets twice a year to receive reports on the status of sustainability disclosures and deliberate on environmental and human rights strategies and targets.
In addition, we have established the Carbon Neutrality Project to achieve carbon neutrality and the Human Rights Risk Project to address human rights issues. Each project advances initiatives in its respective area.
Sustainability Committee
| Committee Chair | President and CEO | Vice Chairperson | General Managers, Corporate Global Strategy Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members | 10 (Vice Presidents in charge of the Head Office, General Managers of the segments, General Manager of the Sustainability Dept. of the Corporate Global Strategy Group) | ||
| Observers | 2 (Standing Corporate Auditors) | ||
| Frequency | Twice a year | ||
| Key Areas of Deliberation in FY2025 | - Actions for sustainability promotion and statutory disclosure (policy and framework, areas for improvement and progress made) - Actions to address climate change (measures to reduce CO2 and their outcomes) - Businesses and actions to protect human rights (reports on human rights due diligence plans and investigation findings) - Actions to preserve biodiversity (risk and opportunity assessments) | ||
Initiatives to Promote Sustainability Within the Company
Through the following activities, we promote sustainability initiatives while strengthening collaboration among Head Office divisions and between the Head Office and the segments.
Sustainability Regular Meeting: Held Once a Month
The divisions involved in promoting sustainability—including Internal Control, Corporate Strategy Planning, Corporate Communications, General Administration, Environment, Human Resources, Corporate Technology Management, Purchasing, and Legal Affairs—participate in cross-functional discussions, share information on our sustainability initiatives, and discuss related issues.
Reporting at General Manager Meetings Organized by Head Office Divisions
Progress on the Material Issues is reported, as necessary, at Development General Manager Meetings, Design General Manager Meetings, Production General Manager Meetings, Quality Assurance General Manager Meetings, Environmental Management Meetings, Meetings of Procurement Managers, Meetings of Safety Managers, General Administration Group Leader Meetings, and other relevant meetings.
Public Relations and Sustainability Committee: Held Twice a Year
We appoint Public Relations and Sustainability Committee members as the points of contact for sustainability activities in their respective organizations. The members comprise 21 representatives from SBU (Strategic Business Units) and affiliated companies, as well as nine representatives from Works.
The members promote awareness and understanding of our sustainability activities within their organizations and exchange information across organizational boundaries through the Committee.
Information Dissemination
Intranet Portal Site, “SHI TIMES”
To facilitate smooth information sharing within the group, we operate the intranet portal site “SHI TIMES”.
It provides messages from the President, employee interviews, news from within the group, and information on our Purpose and sustainability initiatives, as well as content that supports internal communication, operational efficiency, and global collaboration.
Its use continues to expand as a common platform for sharing values and initiatives across the group.
Group Magazine “Quartet” (Published Four Times a Year)
We publish the Group Magazine “Quartet” four times a year to communicate our current activities and future direction.
Through a wide range of content—including the President’s free-form discussions, the latest news, articles on our Purpose, compliance, occupational safety and health, and the environment, as well as sustainability features and updates—the magazine helps share values and initiatives across the group.
Education and Awareness-Raising
E-learning
To deepen understanding of sustainability, the Sustainability Dept. selects a theme each year and provides e-learning programs.
Education by Employee Level
We provide education tailored to different employee levels to deepen understanding of sustainability and strengthen employees’ ability to put it into practice. Each program systematically explains the fundamentals of sustainability-oriented management and our priority initiatives in connection with the concepts embodied in our Purpose.
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- New Employee Training
- Training for Newly Appointed Managers
- Executive Officer Training
- Orientation Training for Mid-Career Hires (in the Month of Joining)
- Education for Public Relations and Sustainability Committee Members