Environmental Communication
Environment (E)
- Long-Term Environmental Vision and Environment 2029V
- Environmental Management
- Responding to Climate Change
- Responding to Water Risks
- Contributing to a Resource-Recycling Society
- Contributing to a Society in Harmony with Nature
- Appropriate Chemical Substance Management
- Environmental Communication
- Environmentally Friendly Products
Shareholders and Investors, Suppliers and Other Trade Partners, Employees, Local Communities
Basic Approach
The Sumitomo Riko Group is committed to promoting environmental conservation efforts through open communication and collaboration with all stakeholders, including employees, group companies, business partners, local communities, and government authorities.
Environmental issues encompass a wide range of challenges, such as global warming, air pollution, water pollution, and the conservation of biodiversity. Addressing these challenges requires us to consider not only our own actions but also the views and expectations of stakeholders affected by our operations. For this reason, we prioritize stakeholder engagement and strive to balance the pursuit of a sustainable society with the growth of Sumitomo Riko.
Environmental issues encompass a wide range of challenges, such as global warming, air pollution, water pollution, and the conservation of biodiversity. Addressing these challenges requires us to consider not only our own actions but also the views and expectations of stakeholders affected by our operations. For this reason, we prioritize stakeholder engagement and strive to balance the pursuit of a sustainable society with the growth of Sumitomo Riko.
Environmental Communication within the Sumitomo Riko Group
Activities for Environmental Month
June 5th is recognized as World Environment Day by the United Nations. At Sumitomo Riko, we observe June as Environmental Month and organize various events to promote our commitment to environmental conservation efforts.
- Company-Wide Environmental Conference
- Awards for Environmental Conservation Examples
- Environmental Lectures by Experts
- Initiatives for Environmental Conservation at Each Plant
- Management's News Updates Regarding Environmental Month
- Display of Environmental Awareness Posters
Company-Wide Environmental Conference
Sumitomo Riko holds an annual company-wide environmental conference that includes participation from all employees, including the President. The conference aims to raise awareness of environmental conservation efforts and ensure that management's commitment to environmental sustainability is effectively communicated to everyone.
Environmental Conservation Examples Awards
To raise awareness and motivation for environmental conservation among employees, we have established an internal awards system to recognize exemplary conservation efforts, along with a submission mechanism for entries. In fiscal year 2024, we received 66 applications from across the organization and honored 19 particularly outstanding contributions. Additionally, we have compiled a collection of these examples, which we share internally and with external industry organizations to further promote environmental initiatives.
Sumitomo Riko (Komaki Head Office)
Training and Education on Environmental Conservation
Environmental conservation is a fundamental principle that supports our business activities. To this end, we conduct in-house environmental conservation training as part of our comprehensive Human Resource Development Program. This training enables each employee to gain a deeper understanding of the importance and necessity of environmental conservation, fostering a sense of personal responsibility and encouraging proactive engagement in these initiatives.
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Case Study
Environmental Lecture
In FY2024, we hosted an environmental lecture featuring Professor Yasushi Umeda from the Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering (RACE), School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo. Titled "Transforming Manufacturing through the Circular Economy," the lecture attracted 203 participants, including our executives.
During the event, Professor Umeda highlighted the importance of the circular economy and emphasized the necessity for companies to engage in these practices.
During the event, Professor Umeda highlighted the importance of the circular economy and emphasized the necessity for companies to engage in these practices.
Environmental Communication with Group Companies
The Sumitomo Riko Group regularly conducts site audits of its domestic and international subsidiaries to mitigate environmental risks. During these visits, we share our environmental policies and goals to foster mutual understanding while assessing compliance with environmental regulations and evaluating the effectiveness of our environmental conservation management efforts.
In FY2024, we audited a total of 22 locations, including 7 in China, 2 in Vietnam, 2 in Indonesia, 5 in India, and 6 in Thailand, and provided recommendations for improvement.
In FY2024, we audited a total of 22 locations, including 7 in China, 2 in Vietnam, 2 in Indonesia, 5 in India, and 6 in Thailand, and provided recommendations for improvement.
Environmental Communication with the Local Community
On February 12, 2025, we hosted the second "Komaki City Partnership Dialogue on Living in Harmony with Nature" at our Komaki Head Office. This dialogue aims to foster collaboration among various sectors dedicated to nature conservation efforts in Komaki City, including businesses, government agencies, civic organizations, and universities, thereby revitalizing initiatives for living in harmony with nature within the community.
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Future Issues and Responses
The vision the Sumitomo Riko Group aims to achieve by 2050—specifically, the realization of a decarbonized society, a resource-circulating society, and a society in harmony with nature—reflects both societal demands and the contributions we strive to make. In this context, hearing the voices of our stakeholders is essential.
In addition to our ongoing dialogues with employees, local residents, and government officials, we aim to enhance communication with a diverse range of stakeholders by sharing information about our initiatives on our website and engaging in direct conversations. This approach enables us to incorporate their insights into the Sumitomo Riko Group's environmental activities.
In addition to our ongoing dialogues with employees, local residents, and government officials, we aim to enhance communication with a diverse range of stakeholders by sharing information about our initiatives on our website and engaging in direct conversations. This approach enables us to incorporate their insights into the Sumitomo Riko Group's environmental activities.