Corporate Social Responsibility
Fair and better world inspired by the values of sustainable development.
We engage in our Sustainability Goals in a respect of People, Planet, and Prosperity that we continue to work together to realize the vision of global economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility
We all bear the responsibility of safeguarding our planet and the environment we inhabit and operate in. Whether as individuals or businesses, it is our duty to ensure its present and future sustainability.
Our objective is to actively address social, environmental, and industrial challenges by advancing and refining our drive technologies. To accomplish this, we are dedicated to promoting sustainability by prioritizing the principles of People, Planet, and Prosperity. By doing so, we aim to actualize a vision of worldwide economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries EcoVadis Silver Rating
Our parent company, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd (SHI), and our people, products, and services play a crucial part in the responsibility for the sustainable and fair future of our communities. Solving social and environmental issues is a duty of our generation. In March 2020, SHI identified seven material issues to clarify and prioritize the roles we will play. Among these are our environmental commitments, including how we contribute to addressing climate change globally.
SHI President and CEO, Shinki Shimomura, has stated: “Solving social issues is a duty of our generation. Toward the fulfilment of this responsibility, we will live up to the trust of our stakeholders by sustainable and stronger corporate activities through promotion of our initiatives for accomplishment of those materialities and our business activities in tandem.”
SHI has achieved a Silver Rating in its latest Sustainability Assessment by EcoVadis, an international ratings provider. EcoVadis assesses the sustainability of more than 100,000 supplier companies in 175 countries around the world in four areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Silver Rating is awarded to businesses and organisations falling within the top 25% of all the companies it assesses. SHI’s score corresponded to the top 21%, resulting in its silver status.
People
Our aim is to create a sustainable and inclusive environment, socially and economically, for all.
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
SMA Donates $38,000 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.