CSR in the Sumitomo Metals Group

Management and CSR are inseparable in our view

• Contributing to our customers by enhancing technologies and providing superior products and services;
• Contributing to our employees by offering jobs and workplaces where they can work safely and with a passion for their work;
• Contributing to our shareholders and business partners by achieving sustained profitable growth; and
• Contributing to our communities by preserving the environment and complying with regulations.

CSR activities and improving our corporate values: Earning the trust of our stakeholders

We take corporate social responsibility (CSR) seriously and intend to increase corporate value in order to win the trust of all our stakeholders. To achieve this goal, we believe sustained growth that balances quality and scale is essential. “Intangible assets” such as technology, people, and organization are all critical elements to raise the quality of Sumitomo Metals.

“Intangible assets” drive value creation

“Intangible assets” do not appear on financial statements. However, they are by no means less important than ordinary assets such as inventories and facilities. We try to measure and improve them as we do with our ordinary assets. It is how we achieve growth that balances quality and scale.

Assets that Raise Sumitomo Metals Group's Corporate Value