Recognition and Accreditation
SMBC Group has earned recognition for its initiatives on sustainability, detailed below.
Inclusion in ESG Indices (as of June, 2024)
SMBC Group's proactive initiatives on sustainability have been well-received by the market, and has been included in the world's major ESG indices as shown below.
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The FTSE 4 Good Global Index Series was created by FTSE International Limited, a joint venture set up by the Financial Times newspaper of the United Kingdom and the London Stock Exchange |
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This index is comprised of Japanese stocks with high evaluation in terms of ESG. The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan has selected the index as a core ESG benchmark |
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This index is comprised of Japanese stocks with high evaluation in terms of ESG. The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan has selected the index as a core ESG benchmark |
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An index created by US company MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), comprising stocks of companies that are highly evaluated from an ESG perspective.
Disclaimer THE INCLUSION OF SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. |
Awards and Recognition on SMBC Group's sustainability (as of March 2025)
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Awarded "Sustainable Markets Initiative 2023 Terra Carta Seal". The Seal recognises global companies that are demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the realization of sustainable society. |
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Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (Top 500 Large Enterprises) by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for particularly excellent health management. |
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Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (Large Enterprise Category) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for particularly excellent health management. |
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Awarded a 4-star rating in the NIKKEI Sustainable Management Survey, Smart Work Edition, in which Nikkei Inc. selects leading companies striving to create new innovations, improve productivity, and maximize corporate value by accelerating investment in human resources |
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| Acquired 3 stars in the above-mentioned survey |
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Acquired the highest "Gold" rank in 'PRIDE index' where the General Incorporated Association"work with Pride". |
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Recognized by the Japan Sports Agency for its proactive initiatives to promote sports activities for the enhancement of employees' health |
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In addition to the "Kurumin Certification" below, acquired the "Platinum Kurumin Certification"certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for companies taking the lead in supporting the nurturing of the next generation at an even higher level, including numbers of men using children-raising-leave systems. |
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Received "Kurumin" certification awarded by Japanese prefectural labor bureaus as companies recognized to be taking active steps to support the development of the next generation. |
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Acquired "Eruboshi（third rank）"certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for companies having excellent initiatives to promote active participation by women. |
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Acquired second rank of the above-mentioned certification |
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Based on the "Act on Facilitation of Information Processing" in Japan, certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for excellent efforts in promoting digital transformation |
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Certified as "2023 Tokyo Sports Promotion Model Companies (Sports Support Category)," selected from among 483 companies as one of the 10 companies with particularly advanced initiatives |
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