Group Message

The Group message “Passing important values from people to people” has inspired the Sumitomo Group’s activities since 1993. In today’s rapidly changing world, we are deliberating together with the public about the key values that we desire to retain and working with our stakeholders to leave a positive legacy for the future.

Passing Important Values from People to People

Sumitomo Group companies continue to engage in activities based on Sumitomo’s Business Philosophy, which has been handed down through the generations ever since Sumitomo’s founding over 400 years ago.
The Sumitomo Group Public Affairs Committee engages in a wide variety of activities in keeping with the Group message “Passing important values from people to people,” which is attuned to the Business Philosophy. In a turbulent era, notable for the far-reaching changes in society and people’s lives since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, we are deliberating with the public about the key values that we desire to retain in today’s rapidly evolving world and working hand-in-hand with our stakeholders to leave a positive legacy for the future.

Sumitomo Group Public Affairs Committee’s Major Activities

A bridge between the Sumitomo Group and people in the world

We sponsor a number of events attuned to the spirit of “Passing important values from people to people.”

For youngsters full of high hopes for a bright future

Learn about the modern world, the world of work, and much more.

Reaching out to the world

Sumitomo Group’s magazine sharing the Sumitomo story with a global readership

Sumitomo Group’s origin

Find out about the Sumitomo Group’s origin and fascinating history.

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Change of the Group Message

  • “Dynamic Sumitomo Group” (1963-1973)
  • “Nurture relationships rooted in affection” (1973-1979)
  • “Foster future generations” (1979-1984)
  • “Cultivate seeds for the future” (1984-1993)
  • “Passing important values from people to people” (1993-)

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