SuMi TRUST Group's promotion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Top Message
SuMi TRUST Group holds the concept of diversity, equity & inclusion in the sense of "leveraging the diversity and creativity of each individual in management" as its Mission(management principles).
When the Group was formed in 2011, we set out three common aims: "Mission", "Vision" and "Value". The most important of these is the Mission (management principles).
We took the perspective of asking ourselves what our three stakeholders-our clients, society, and shareholders-demand of the Group, and added “offer a workplace where the diversity and creativity of its employees are more fully utilized to add value to the organization and where employees can have pride and be highly motivated in fulfilling their missions”, reflecting our thoughts on what kind of a company we want to be for the Group’s employees, as one pillar of our Mission. We have since then worked to make the creation of unique value through the interaction of diverse employees as part of our DNA.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group
- SuMi TRUST Holdings' Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report No,6 (published on june 30, 2023)
(4,831KB) - SuMi TRUST Holdings' Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report No,5 (published on june 30, 2022)(3,058KB)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report No,4 (published on June 30, 2021)(2,443KB)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report No,3 (published on May 29, 2021)(6,375KB)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report No,2 (published on March 29, 2019)(4,340KB)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report No,1 (published on March 31, 2018)(8,229KB)
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Priority Themes
Exteral Evaluation
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. has been selected by Bloomberg for the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which evaluates the transparency of corporate genderrelated information disclosure and gender equality initiatives, for the fifth consecutive year since 2019.
“White 500” Company under the KENKO Investment for Health Program
For the eighth consecutive year, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. has been recognized jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi as a “White 500” Company under the KENKO Investment for Health Program since 2018, which honors companies that practice outstanding management*.
For the third consecutive year, Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. has been independently recognized as one of the organizations under the KENKO Investment for Health Program (the Large Enterprise Category) since 2023.
*The top businesses in the Large Enterprise Category earn the “White 500” title.
Kurumin and Platinum Kurumin
Each Group company is accredited with the Kurumin certification as a company that supports childcare by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children. In addition, “Platinum Kurumin” is granted to the companies that engage in higher levels of initiatives to support balancing between work and childcare.
- Companies that received the Kurumin certification
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- HR One
- Nikko AM
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Panasonic Finance
- Companies that received the Platinum Kurumin certification
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- SuMi TRUST Bank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Systems & Services
- Custody Bank of Japan
Eruboshi and Platinum Eruboshi
Each Group company is accredited with the Eruboshi certification as an excellent company regarding promoting women’s active participation and advancement, by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare based on the Act of Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. This certification sets three levels in accordance with the number of items meeting the standards. The Platinum Eruboshi is granted to the company that has met higher levels of requirements.
- Companies that received the Eruboshi certification
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- HR One (Level 3)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club (Level 3)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust General Servise (Level 3)
- Custody Bank of Japan (Level 2)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust TA Solution (Level 2)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Systems & Services (Level 2)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Panasonic Finance (Level 2)
- Companies that received the Platinum Eruboshi certification
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- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Business Service
Japan Women's Innovative Network Diversity Award
This award, hosted by J-Win, recognizes progressive companies that promote diversity and inclusion (D&I), with the aim of accelerating D&I initiatives within businesses and evaluating the progress of companies’ D&I efforts.
- Awards and Honors Received by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
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- 2022: Basic Achievement Second Prize
- 2023: CEO Award received by President Kazuya Oyama as Personal Prize
- 2025: Advanced Category Grand Prize
PRIDE INDEX 2024
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. (hereinafter “SuMi TRUST Group”) received the top “Gold” rating on “work with Pride Association” (wwP)’s PRIDE Index in 2024 for two straight years. (*1)
(*1)Ten companies; namely SuMi TRUST Group, SuMi TRUST Bank , Limited, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Business Service Co., Ltd., Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Card Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Panasonic Finance Co., Ltd., Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust General Service, Inc., collectively received the rating.
SuMi TRUST Bank and Nikko Asset Management earned the Gold rating and the Rainbow Award, which acknowledges companies implementing collective impact initiatives across sectors. The former received them for four straight years, while the latter received them for the first time.
Nadeshiko Brand
In March 2020, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange jointly selected SuMi TRUST Bank as a “Nadeshiko Brand,” which recognizes listed companies showing an excellent active participation of women.
Membership
Challenge to 30% in 2030-#Here We Go 2030
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group endorsed a movement announced by the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) to achieve the goal of increasing the percentage of female executives to at least 30% by 2030.
30% Club Japan
As the Investor Group members, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management and Nikko AM jointly participate in “30% Club Japan” that aims to achieve diversity of companies.
Business Support for LGBT Equality in Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group endorsed a campaign to encourage companies and organizations to adopt the LGBT Equality Law in Japan.
Business for Marriage Equality
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group supported a campaign by three non-profit organizations operating in Japan to visualize companies that support equality in marriage (the legalization of same-sex marriage).
