Sumitomo Forestry Releases 'Sustainability Report 2026'

On May 20, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (President: Toshiro Mitsuyoshi; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) released its 'Sustainability Report 2026' on its website, summarizing the group's efforts toward realizing a sustainable and prosperous society.

This report comprehensively covers the group's sustainability activities for a wide range of stakeholders, including investors.

The report introduces the fiscal 2025 performance results against the numerical targets of nine key issues identified in the long-term vision 'Mission TREEING 2030,' as well as initiatives linked to its business operations. It also features initiatives aimed at achieving the goals set in the medium-term management plan 'Mission TREEING 2030 Phase 2' (2025–2027), which began in 2025 under the overall theme of 'Three years of reform and realization for rapid growth.' The 'Sustainability Section of the Medium-Term Management Plan' includes organizational numerical targets aimed at further integrating business and ESG.

In 'Sustainability Report 2026,' with the goal of building a foundation for future target setting, the company has selected and included a 'Monitoring Survey Project, including Forest Biodiversity and Water Resource Surveys,' to quantitatively evaluate contributions to nature-positive outcomes. Furthermore, the 'ESG Data Collection,' which systematically organizes ESG-related figures, has been expanded to improve data accessibility and convenience for stakeholders.

Moving forward, the company will further strengthen information disclosure regarding climate change and nature-related issues, including initiatives aimed at nature-positive results and progress on the transition plans for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, which began in 2025.

■ Overview of 'Sustainability Report 2026'

- Target Period: January 2025 to December 2025
- Target Organization: Sumitomo Forestry and its consolidated subsidiaries
- Disclosure Method: Available on the Sumitomo Forestry website (https://sfc.jp/information/sustainability/)
- Third-party Assurance: KPMG Azsa Sustainability Co., Ltd.
- The website will be updated with the latest information as needed.

■ Regarding Booklet Versions

- 'Sustainability Activity Highlights' digest booklet to be published (scheduled for July).
- PDF version of 'Sustainability Report 2026,' summarizing web information, to be released (scheduled for July).
- Integrated Report, including non-financial information, to be issued (scheduled for June).

The Sumitomo Forestry Group has established its long-term vision 'Mission TREEING 2030,' keeping 2030, the target year for the SDGs, in sight. In this vision, nine key issues have been identified from the perspectives of 'Value to the Global Environment,' 'Value to People and Society,' and 'Value to the Market Economy.' In the 'Mission TREEING 2030 Phase 2' medium-term management plan (2025–2027), now in its second year, 'further integration of business and ESG' is stated as one of the basic policies. The company will continue to meet the expectations of society, including the SDGs, and enhance its corporate value.