Recognition and Accreditation

SMBC Group has earned recognition for its initiatives on sustainability, detailed below.

Inclusion in ESG Indices (as of August, 2023)

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.

Index Details
FTSE4Good Global 100 Index
FTSE4Good Global 100 Index
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

FTSE4Good Global 100 Index
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
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

FTSE Blossom Japan Index
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
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

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
An index created by US company MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), comprising stocks of companies that are highly evaluated from an ESG perspective.

MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

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.
THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.

Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
An index developed in 2017 by Bloomberg that assesses initiatives, attitude to information disclosure, results, etc., of companies regarding gender equality

Awards and Recognition on SMBC Group's sustainability (as of August, 2023)

Name of award
/commendation
Details of award
/commendation
Recipient company
PRIDE index 2023 “Gold”

PRIDE index 2023 “Gold”
Acquired the highest "Gold" rank in 'PRIDE index' where the arbitrary organization "work with Pride". Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
SMBC Trust bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
SMBC Nikko Securities
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company
SMBC Finance Service
SMBC Consumer Finance
Japan Research Institute
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company
Health and Productivity Management Stock 2023

Health and Productivity Management Stock 2023
Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Stock 2023, jointly administered by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group(Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023 (Top 500 Large Enterprises)

Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023 (Top 500 Large Enterprises)
Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023 (Top 500 Large Enterprises) by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for particularly excellent health management. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group(Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
SMBC Nikko Securities
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company
SMBC Finance Service
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023 (Large Enterprise Category)

Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023 (Large Enterprise Category)
Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023 (Large Enterprise Category) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for particularly excellent health management. SMBC Consumer Finance
Japan Research Institute
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company
6th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey

Smart Work 2022
Acquired 5 stars (Top 24 Companies) at "6th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey" which Nikkei Inc. evaluates companies' initiatives for Smart Work management.
* Smart Work Management refers to maximizing the potential of workers through varied and flexible work styles, and developing strategies to maximize productivity and the broader performance of the organization using positive feedback loops, thereby fostering innovation and new market development.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group(Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)
Acquired 4 stars in the above-mentioned survey Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
Acquired 3.5 stars in the above-mentioned survey SMBC Nikko Securities
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company
PRIDE index 2022 “Gold”

PRIDE index 2022 “Gold”
Acquired the highest "Gold" rank in 'PRIDE index' where the arbitrary organization "work with Pride". Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
SMBC Trust bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
SMBC Nikko Securities
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company
SMBC Finance Service
SMBC Consumer Finance
Japan Research Institute
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company
Sports Yell Company 2023

SPORTS YELL COMPANY 2023
Recognized by the Japan Sports Agency for its proactive initiatives to promote sports activities for the enhancement of employees' health Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
"Platinum Kurumin Certification"for the next generation

Platinum Kurumin Certification platinum kurumin mark
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. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company
SMBC Consumer Finance
"Kurumin" certification for the next generation

Kurumin certification for the next generation
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. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
SMBC Nikko Securities
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company
SMBC Finance Service
Japan Research Institute
Eruboshi (third rank) certification based on the Act on "Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace"

Eruboshi (third rank)
Acquired "Eruboshi(third rank)"certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for companies having excellent initiatives to promote active participation by women. SMBC Trust bank
Japan Research Institute
Eruboshi (second rank)

Eruboshi (second rank) certification based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
Acquired second rank of the above-mentioned certification Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
SMBC Nikko Securities
SMBC Finance Service
SMBC Consumer Finance
Digital Transformation Certification

Digital Transformation Certification
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 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company