Based on Sumitomo's business spirit of contributing to the realization of a prosperous society through its business activities, aiming for coexistence between the company and society without regard for temporary profits, we have established a compliance manual and compliance system. All of our members are performing our duties in full compliance with social ethics, laws, and regulations.

Safety Initiatives

Company Policy

We recognize that safety is the foundation of management and is of utmost importance in the development of our business activities, we will make company-wide efforts to ensure safety based on the basic principle of "safety takes precedence over everything else" and the company-wide slogan "Zero accident, zero occupational injury" every year as our basic policy.

Safety Education Programs

In employee training, we improve knowledge and skills in health and safety, and develop promoters of legal compliance and accident prevention.

Engineering

We promote intrinsic safety design in plant design.

Safety Experiential Education

This education helps people to recognize the fear of disasters and promote their sensitivity to danger through simulation.

Risk Assessments

Our risk assessment (RA) and safety check reduce hazards and ensure safety construction work. Our risk activities include risk reduction measures obtained through RA, hazard prediction (KY) activities, near-miss activities, and 5S activities are used to ensure work safety.

Disaster Case Study

Sumitomo Chemical Group safety and health information is shared to enhance knowledge and sensitivity to hazards, with the aim of achieving zero occupational accidents.

Safety Patrols

In order to prevent occupational accidents and injuries, regular safety and health patrols are conducted at each site to ensure a safe and comfortable workplace, and regular safety patrols by the HSE Group ensure that each site is managed at the same level of safety and health.

Company-wide safety and health meeting

We have established safety and health management regulations and a safety and health committee to promote the improvement of a comfortable work environment to ensure the safety and health of employees. Our company-wide safety and health meeting reviews the company's overall safety and health management on a regular basis (twice/year) and to continuously improve the level of safety and health management.

HSE Internal Audit

We hold annual meeting for the purpose of contributing to the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of the systems necessary to ensure the appropriateness of the HSE Group's business operations.

Safety Awards

As part of safety and health promotion activities, projects with "no accident and no occupational injury" are commended by the president in accordance with the employee commendation rules.

Disclosure of information on the current status of women's activities

Rate of leisure acquisition 76.4%　（As of March 31, 2024）

Matching Gift Program

Contribution to the SDGs（Sustainable Development Goals）

Volunteers for the International Classified Para Table Tennis Championships