Toward Achieving SDGs through Business Activities

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Summit was held at UN Headquarters in New York from September 25th to 27th, 2015, where the “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” was adopted. This Agenda sets out a declaration and goals as a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. These goals are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which consist of 17 goals and 169 targets, and they succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The Sumitomo Rubber Group is committed to achieving these diverse sustainable development goals.

SDGs

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Explore the SDGs related to each business activity and the positive impact of our initiatives here.

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1.No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

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2.Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

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3.Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Social Contribution Activities Substances Related to Soil and Water Pollution Promotion of smoking cessation measures
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4.Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

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5.Gender equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Promoting D&I Initiatives Initiatives to Address Gender Gaps
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6.Clean water and sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Water Resource Conservation Substances Related to Soil and Water Pollution
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7.Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Utilizing Hydrogen Energy in Tire Production Initiative to Utilize Hydrogen Energy at Shirakawa Factory—Introduction of Hydrogen Producing Equipment Increasing Volume of Energy Procured from Renewable Energy
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8.Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Sustainable Natural Rubber (SNR) Policy Promoting D&I Initiatives Initiatives to Address Gender Gaps Initiatives Related to Respect for Human Rights Guideline Implementation Assessment (EcoVadis) Climate Change
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9.Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Innovation Initiatives for Elucidating Natural Rubber Biosynthesis
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10.Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Promoting D&I Initiatives Initiatives to Address Gender Gaps Initiatives Related to Respect for Human Rights Transparency with Respect to Taxes
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11.Sustainable cities and communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Damping Technology for Protecting Secure and Safe Life Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact
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12.Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Promoting the Use of Sustainable Raw Materials Initiatives Related to Respect for Human Rights Sustainable Natural Rubber (SNR) Policy Supply Chain Management Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact Substances Related to Soil and Water Pollution Waste Reduction
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13.Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Scope 1, 2 Scope 3 Utilizing Hydrogen Energy in Tire Production Initiative to Utilize Hydrogen Energy at Shirakawa Factory—Introduction of Hydrogen Producing Equipment Increasing Volume of Energy Procured from Renewable Energy Increasing the proportion of sustainable raw materials Plastic Reduction Initiatives Expanding Sales of Retread Tires Release of Replacement Tires Equipped with RFID for the First Time as a Domestic Manufacturer
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14.Life below water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Water Resource Conservation Plastic Reduction Initiatives Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact Substances Related to Soil and Water Pollution
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15.Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Sustainable Natural Rubber (SNR) Policy Guideline Implementation Assessment (EcoVadis) Environmental and social risk assessment of rubber plantations using RubberWay® Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact Initiatives for the Conservation of Endangered Animals and Plants Environmental Conservation through Greening Activities Substances Related to Soil and Water Pollution
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16.Peace, justice and strong institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Sustainable Natural Rubber (SNR) Policy Initiatives Related to Respect for Human Rights Guideline Implementation Assessment (EcoVadis) Environmental and social risk assessment of rubber plantations using RubberWay® Transparency with Respect to Taxes
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17.Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Transparency with Respect to Taxes Sustainable Natural Rubber (SNR) Policy Initiatives and external evaluations and certifications