If greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the Sumitomo Rubber Group’s business activities further exacerbate climate change, we believe what will be affected most in our business activities are rubber, raw materials for tires; and water, used in the process of manufacturing products. Based on this recognition, we understand that the elements of our priority issues, “climate change,” “resource circulation,” and “biological resources,” are interrelated with each other, and thus, need to be addressed through an integrated approach, rather than being addressed independently, and have moved forward with an integrated approach to these elements.
In line with the Sumitomo Rubber Group’s Long-Term Sustainability Policy: “Driving Our Future Challenge 2050,” we verify results achieved thus far against targets specified under this policy and then formulate targets for the upcoming fiscal year.
