P.18 Management Capital

18 01. Value Creation Stories for the Future

Management Capital

Guided by its corporate message “Enriching lives and the world,” Sumitomo Corporation leverages the diverse management capital amassed over many years to pursue sustainable value creation. The five key forms of management capital̶human, intellectual, global relationship, financial, and natural̶serve as not only the foundation of our business activities but also drivers that help us address social challenges and create new value. By strategically strengthening and integrating these forms of capital, we aim to create value across the economic, social, and environmental dimensions to enhance corporate value and achieve sustainable growth.

Management capital	Human capital	Intellectual capital	Global relationship capital	Financial capital	Natural capital
Capital overview and key characteristics	Diverse talent	Multifaceted business expertise	Extensive business locations and presence in a wide range of industries	Stable financial position	Shared capital with society that should be preserved and regenerated
Relationship with corporate value	By effectively integrating the strengths of our talent, who possess advanced capabilities as well as the insights and experience gained across diverse business areas and global business frontlines, we create new value that drives sustainable growth and enhances corporate value.	Leveraging the advanced business expertise we have cultivated over many years in such areas as risk management, financial services, and logistics, we are steadily advancing business development, investment, and the management of Group companies. These intellectual assets form the foundation for our sustainable growth.	By leveraging our global business locations and networks built across diverse industries, we have established a strong presence in each sector. Through collaboration with diverse business partners, we are achieving multifaceted and flexible business development.	With stable fund-raising capabilities and disciplined cash flow management, we have a sound financial foundation. While pursuing increased profitability, we are also working to strengthen our financial position and enhance management stability.	Recognizing the essential value of nature to peopleʼs lives and business activities, we are committed to preserving, regenerating, and sustainably using natural capital in various ways. These include reducing environmental impacts and fostering the development of a circular economy. These initiatives contribute to harmonious coexistence with society and the creation of long-term value.
Reinforcement measures	p.46 Human Capital	Implemented “D-Grade,” a digital skills certification program, to enhance digital literacy among all employees and advance our Digital & AI Strategy (DAIS); Establish an organizational structure aligned with our strategic priorities to enable faster, higher-quality decision-making and more agile strategy execution	Deliver value to partners in Japan and overseas to deepen trust and expand opportunities for co-creation; Strengthen our global framework to drive region-specific business development and optimize networks	Accelerate asset turnover and prioritize resource allocation in growth areas; Utilize business-specific ROIC and WACC as indicators to accelerate business portfolio transformation and increase profitability	Conduct risk analyses, enhance necessary measures, and set monitoring indicators and targets to minimize the impact of our business activities on natural capital; Strengthen businesses that contribute to natural capital preservation and regeneration, including initiatives for a circular economy and decarbonization
Relevant indicators (FY2025 result)	Number of employees (Consolidated basis) 82,488; Percentage of women 27.5% (Number of women as a percentage of total number of non-consolidated employees); Percentage of mid-career hires 34.2% (Number of mid-career hires as a percentage of all hires in FY2025)	Business groups and SBUs 10 business groups/ 41 SBUs (As of April 2026); FY2025 Investments ¥1,170.0 billion	Consolidated subsidiaries and associated companies 519; Number of offices 124 locations; 62 countries and regions (As of April 1, 2026)	Total assets ¥13.6 trillion; Shareholdersʼ equity ¥4.6 trillion; Net D/E ratio 0.7 times; ROE 12.9%	Water withdrawal (1,000,000 m3) 1,625; Exposure of upstream interests in mineral resources/energy ¥690.0 billion; Renewable energy net ownership generation capacity Approx. 2GW
Relevant content	p. 21 Material Issues × Management Capital; p.46 Human Capital	p.21 Material Issues × Management Capital; p.30 Special Feature: DAIS	p.21 Material Issues × Management Capital; p.64 List of Group Businesses	p.23 Medium-Term Management Plan 2026; p.28 Message from CFO	p.42 Natural capital initiatives