Our Approach to Sustainability

SMBC Group Statement on Sustainability

As a Group which has roots in Mitsui and Sumitomo, SMBC Group has continuously upheld its commitment to sustainability. Based on initiative that we have set out for our concentrated efforts for issues in society, we will drive forward our efforts to make sustainability a reality.

Definition of sustainability

SMBC Group defines sustainability as “creating a society in which today's generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.”

Understanding of the Present Situation and Our Role

As a financial institution, we will engage and act together with customers and other stakeholders to contribute to the global transformation into a better society.

Basic Policy Conscious of Sustainability

SMBC Consumer Finance formulates a definition and basic policy for CSR to pursue solutions to social issues through its business activities.

SMBC Consumer Finance’s

SMBC Consumer Finance is working to earn the trust of society. We are creating, providing, and sharing economics and social value for all of our stakeholders, and continuously growing together with society. That is our CSR stance.

Our Relationship with Our Stakeholders

We aim to realize sustainable growth across society as a whole by creating a system of values to be shared in our connections (bonds) with all stakeholders, centered around our customers, society and our employees.

SDG Initiatives

Since FY2019, we have been SDG-based plans and implementing initiatives to achieve them. By continuing to promote CSR activities and implement initiatives for achievement of the SDGs in the future, we aim to be a "company that leaves no-one behind."