In order to make this year's CSR Report more readable and accessible, both the Japanese and English language versions of our "CSR Report 2015" are divided into sections categorized according to our Group's GENKI^* CSR Guidelines, which are part of our Basic CSR Philosophy.

 In addition, this year's CSR Report also has a special focus on "Go for NEXT"-the slogan of "VISION 2020," our Long-Term Vision-as well as three key "Growth Engines" for the accomplishment of our VISION: "An Insatiable Drive for Innovation," "The Challenges of New Markets" and "Entering New Business Fields." Thus, this year's CSR Report also includes special features covering our efforts with regard to each of these Growth Engines, including "Developing Environmentally Friendly Products," "Entering Emerging Markets" and the "Global Development of Our Medical Rubber Business."

 The English language version of our "CSR Report 2015" is available online at the following
URL: http://www.srigroup.co.jp/english/csr/report.html

 In order to fulfill our social responsibilities as a global corporate group, the Sumitomo Rubber Group will continue working to create new value while contributing to the development of a sustainable society and striving to be a trusted, respected and beloved company that contributes extensively to our communities and to the betterment of society as a whole.

^{*GENKI stands for the five basic categories of our CSR activities: "Green Initiative" (tree planting), Ecology (reducing the environmental impact of our business activities), NEXT (developing next-generation technologies and products), Kindness (efforts to improve people's lives) and "Integrity" (honesty and reliability for all of our stakeholders).}