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Quantifying the Contributions of Businesses to Global Environmental Issues
As a concrete initiative to contribute to reducing environmental impact, which is one of our material issues, we have designated those of our products and technologies that contribute to such issues as global warming countermeasures, reducing environmental burdens, and effective use of resources, as Sumika Sustainable Solutions (SSS). By promoting the development and widespread use of these products and technologies, the Sumitomo Chemical Group is offering solutions that will help build a sustainable society and striving to create both economic and social value. In addition, we quantify our contribution to global environmental issues by calculating sales revenues of SSS-designated products and technologies and the amount they contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases.
Certification Requirements
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Contribution to the SDGs |
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Climate change efforts |
Contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions |
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Products, parts and materials used for development of new energy sources |
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Use of biomass-derived materials |
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Contribution to adapting to climate change impacts |
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Reducing environmental burdens |
Contribution to reducing wastes, harzardous substances, and other environmental burdens |
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Contribution to reducing environmental burdens for increasing food production |
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Effective use of resources |
Contribution to resource savings and promotion of recycling |
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Contribution to efficient use of water resources |
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Others |
Other contributions to building a sustainable society |
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Depending on the features of products and technologies, identification requirements may not fully correspond with contribution to the SDGs.
SSS Designation Process
The Designation Committee
The Sumika Sustainable Solutions Designation Committee is established under the Responsible Care Committee.
Designation Results
Sales Revenue of Designated Products and Technologies
A total of 48 products and technologies have been designated so far, and Sumitomo Chemical aims to quickly double their sales revenue compared with FY2015.