Sumitomo and Co-Creation—Articulating a Vision—

Companies find themselves in uncharted waters, negotiating a turbulent external environment increasingly shaped by climate change and still finding their feet in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mindful of this backdrop, the journalists will introduce the initiatives of Sumitomo Group companies, taking a close look at their business activities designed to articulate and accomplish their visions of a future to which we can all aspire as they strive to resolve the issues confronting contemporary society.

Mr. Junichiro Hori
Mr. Junichiro Hori
Journalist & business consultant
Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University, in 1981. Worked as a magazine reporter and editor-in-chief at Nikkei BP from 1986, and as a chief consultant at Nikkei BP Consulting from 2004. Established HORI PARTNERS in 2016. In addition to reporting and writing, also conducts market research and provides support for management of decarbonization. His publications include “Real Stores Strike Back: AI Strategy Against Amazon” (co-author, Nikkei BP, 2018).
Mr. Shumon Mikawa
Mr. Shumon Mikawa
Journalist
Graduated from the Faculty of Humanities, Kochi University, in 1992. Joined Nihon Keizai Shimbun, where he was in charge of automotive, electronics and corporate reporting for several years. From 1999 to 2002, a reporter for Nikkei Business. After a spell as Bangkok bureau chief from 2007 to 2010, served as associate editor of Nikkei MJ and Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun. Established Mikawa & Co. LLC in 2005. His publications include “Carlyle Style: Growth Strategies of Japanese Companies” (Nikkei BP).
Sumitomo Chemical

Sumitomo Chemical

“Natural products” for a sustainable society

Sumitomo Heavy Industries

Sumitomo Heavy Industries

“School for a Compassionate Future”: Nurturing people and building the future

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Atelier Banrai: Where children’s curiosity takes wing and ambition is nurtured

Sumitomo Corporation

Sumitomo Corporation

Contributing to society through the expansion of renewable energy as a green energy platform provider

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Solutions for the 100-year-life era! Bringing peace of mind through asset management and succession planning

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance

Going beyond insurance to address disaster prevention, prepare for any eventuality, and ensure peace of mind

NEC

NEC

Employees take the initiative: Addressing social challenges through voluntary pro bono work

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction

Managing decarbonization and contributing to communities through floating solar power generation

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.

Plant-based plastics: Green Chemicals on the verge of a breakthrough

Sumitomo Rubber Industries

Sumitomo Rubber Industries

Transforming perspectives: Commercialization of all-season tires
Environmental impact reduced, too

Sumitomo Mitsui Card

Sumitomo Mitsui Card

Deepening customer connections through Sumitomo Mitsui Card Forests

Sumitomo Construction Machinery

Sumitomo Construction Machinery

Building a prosperous tomorrow with construction machinery: Pursuing environmental performance and safety

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals

The world’s first horizontal chemical recycling technology for super absorbent polymers used for disposable diapers

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing

Driving the circular economy forward as a “resource circulation service provider”

SMBC Nikko Securities

SMBC Nikko Securities

Supporting startups to tackle social issues

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