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Integrated Report 2024

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Sustainability Management Undertaken
by the Sumitomo Rubber Group

Growing Sustainably Together with Society The Sumitomo Rubber Group has a “Sustainability Vision” that embodies our purpose: Through innovation we will create a future of joy and well-being for all. Based on the vision and aiming to achieve a sustainable society, we are committed to addressing environmental and social issues through our business activities by continuously monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and improving our sustainability strategies.

Sustainability Management Messages

Sustainability Vision, Management Structure

Creating Value throughout the Sumitomo Rubber Group

Material Issues (Materiality)

Material Issues (Materiality)

Policies and Goals

Sustainability News

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Apr. 15. 2025Sustainability: Introduction of Hydrogen Production System at Shirakawa Factory ~Start of 24-hour hydrogen production: Further decarbonization through use of green hydrogen to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050~
Jan. 30. 2025Sustainability: Sumitomo Rubber and Mitsubishi Chemical Launch Collaboration to Recycle Carbon Black for Tires
Oct. 31. 2024Sustainability: Shirakawa Factory Recognized as Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site by the Environment Ministry
Apr. 23. 2024Sustainability: Sumitomo Rubber Group Company Participates in “PROJECT TREE” Initiative to Improve Sustainability of Natural Rubber Industry
Mar. 25. 2024Sustainability: Sumitomo Rubber Wins Environmental Achievement of the Year－Manufacturing at “Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence” for its Use of Hydrogen Energy and Solar Power for Tire Production

Sustainability Initiatives

The Sumitomo Rubber Group’s business is rooted in the Sumitomo Business Philosophy, which has a history of 400 years.
By incorporating sustainability measures into our management strategy from the perspective of a long-term approach and social value creation, we promote various initiatives more efficiently and more promptly.

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Integrated Report 2024

We have identified and corrected certain errors in 'Financial and Non-Financial Data' (June 11, 2025). The revised information is now reflected in the report, with the corrected sections underlined for clarity.

Production Base Sustainability Initiatives (Japanese Only)

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Participation in Initiatives

The Sumitomo Rubber Group has declared its support of and is a participant in various international initiatives.

Honors and Certifications from Outside Organizations

In the field of sustainability, the Sumitomo Rubber Group has earned high ratings and been granted a number of awards, exemplified by those listed below, in recognition of its initiatives.