Basic Policy

The Sumitomo Forestry Group has identified "To improve the livelihood of the local communities where we operate" as one of its nine material issues. Even in business processes, the Group makes considerations that include community development and local social welfare. Furthermore, we are expanding globally around fields that include the environment and education of next generation around an axis of forests and wood, which are closely related to the Group's business.

In addition to focusing on education in elementary and junior high schools, such as forest field trips, Sumitomo Forestry actively promotes restoring forests damaged by disasters and famous and precious trees in various regions. Sumitomo Forestry also supports volunteer activities undertaken by individual employees in local communities to create a workplace environment that encourages people to contribute to their local communities. Regarding donation, in order to confirm that donation meets the corporate philosophy or is appropriate and contribute to our group business, donation will be examined by a donation committee which is held once a quarter based on a donation regulation.

Breakdown of Donations and Expenses Related to Social Contribution Activities

Breakdown of Donations by Category
(FY2024)

Breakdown of Expenditure on Social Contribution Activities
(FY2024)

*1 Mt. Fuji Manabi no Mori operation costs, etc.

*2 Costs of community cleaning activities and the Forester House operation, etc.

Volunteer Leave Program

Sumitomo Forestry supports its employees' volunteer activities by providing a volunteer leave program that allows employees up to five days of leave per year for volunteer activities.