Diversity, Equity
＆ Inclusion

SMBC Group views "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)" as a crucial growth strategy.
We are actively promoting diversity and inclusion to cultivate a work environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can realize their full potential through strong mutual respect. This synergy, born from diversity, leads to the generation of new value.
In doing so, we enhance our ability to create greater value for our customers.

How we drive DE＆I

For more information on a message from our CEO, DE&I statement,
roadmap and organizational structure on DE&I, please click a button below.

SMBC Group DE＆I initiatives

Creating conditions for diverse human resources to support growth

SMBC Group views diversity within its workforce as a vital driver of growth.
We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and enthusiasm, and we continuously develop initiatives to support this vision. Below, we introduce a selection of programs from across SMBC group companies that reflect our dedication to an inclusive and dynamic environment.

Work-life balance support

Empowerment of women

LGBTQ inclusion

Global HR development

Empowerment of senior
employees

Empowerment of people
with disabilities

Creating a dynamic workplace that maximizes the strengths of employees

To maximize the strengths of individual employees, nurture motivation, and foster growth, SMBC Group strives to promote a healthy work-life balance, workplace reforms, and Health and Productivity Management.

Work style reforms

Health and Productivity Management

Confirming initiatives for the human resource strategy

Interview

Diversity as a source of competitiveness

Employee interviews

SMBC Group DE＆I initiatives in figures

Extracting examples from the Sustainability Data Book to illustrate our initiatives

These figures offer key insights to SMBC Group’s commitment to promoting DE&I.

SMBC Group initiatives in figures

Link to details in Sustainability Data Book

Our Initiatives for Our Customers

SMBC group has been enhancing branch designs to ensure that customers with disabilities, as well as our global customers, feel comfortable and welcome when using our facilities.