Regarding the Formulation of Materiality
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) has formulated new materiality as of April 1, 2026, to respond to changes in the social environment and business expansion. Promoting SDGs management, SMFL aims to solve social issues and enhance corporate value based on the concept of double materiality.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (Representative Director and President: Tetsuro Imaeda, hereinafter "SMFL") announces that it has formulated new materiality for the SMFL Group, effective April 1, 2026, in response to changes in the social environment and the expansion of its business domains.
SMFL has set "A company chosen for the future through SDGs management" as one of the Our Vision (Our Aspiration) in "SMFL Way," which outlines its management philosophy and policy. In 2020, it also identified "Environment," "Next Generation," "Community," and "Job Satisfaction" as key issues (materiality) and has been working to solve social issues and enhance corporate value.
This time, SMFL has defined materiality as "matters important for the sustainable development of our group and society." In formulating this, we adopted the concept of "double materiality," which evaluates both the impact of our group's activities on the environment and society, and the financial impact of changes in the environment and society on our group's activities.
Furthermore, with the aim of sharing progress on initiatives throughout the SMFL Group and strengthening the promotion system, we have organized the long-term vision for materiality as "Our Goals" and set specific targets, "Materiality KPIs"*1.
SMFL Group's "Materiality"
The environment surrounding companies is changing at an unprecedented speed, including global issues such as climate change, changes in social structure, technological advancements, and diversification of values. Such changes represent both business risks and new growth opportunities.
Moving forward, the SMFL Group will continue to promote sustainability initiatives as a united group to remain essential to society and achieve sustainable growth.
*1 For "Materiality KPIs," please refer to the non-financial targets described in today's press release "Regarding the Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2026-2028)."
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SMFL has set "A company chosen for the future through SDGs management" as one of the Our Vision (Our Aspiration) in "SMFL Way," which outlines its management philosophy and policy. In 2020, it also identified "Environment," "Next Generation," "Community," and "Job Satisfaction" as key issues (materiality) and has been working to solve social issues and enhance corporate value.
This time, SMFL has defined materiality as "matters important for the sustainable development of our group and society." In formulating this, we adopted the concept of "double materiality," which evaluates both the impact of our group's activities on the environment and society, and the financial impact of changes in the environment and society on our group's activities.
Furthermore, with the aim of sharing progress on initiatives throughout the SMFL Group and strengthening the promotion system, we have organized the long-term vision for materiality as "Our Goals" and set specific targets, "Materiality KPIs"*1.
SMFL Group's "Materiality"
The environment surrounding companies is changing at an unprecedented speed, including global issues such as climate change, changes in social structure, technological advancements, and diversification of values. Such changes represent both business risks and new growth opportunities.
Moving forward, the SMFL Group will continue to promote sustainability initiatives as a united group to remain essential to society and achieve sustainable growth.
*1 For "Materiality KPIs," please refer to the non-financial targets described in today's press release "Regarding the Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2026-2028)."
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