Distinctive technologies support the Sumitomo Metals Group | CSR

CSR in the Sumitomo Metals Group
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Solving environmental problems through technology
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Sumitomo Metals' technological development has received high acclaim in many areas
Distinctive technologies support the Sumitomo Metals Group
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Environmental management
Reducing the environmental impact of our production processes
Reducing the environmental impact of our production processes
Developing revolutionary manufacturing technologies
Contributing to the Global Environment Through Overseas Deployment of Our Technologies
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The Sumitomo Metals Group has developed new distinctive products and technologies in growth areas.
Most of our current highly-profitable products have been identified as focused areas and developed since the 1990’s. Our Corporate Research & Development Laboratories are now doing research on next generation core products. We will continue to allocate development resources to our areas of strength and make sure to “add strength to strength,”with the aim of raising corporate value.

Bringing Up Next?Generation Core Products for Future Growth

Sumitomo Metals' Four Actions for a Better Environment

Reduce CO₂ emissions from energy sources by 8.7% from 1990 levels.
Contribute to reducing 220 million tons of CO₂ emissions worldwide
Develop future technologies that will deliver dramatic reductions in environmental impacts.
Utilize the environmental technologies of the Sumitomo Metals Group around the world.