Tokyo, Japan – February 25, 2025 Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 4203 HQ: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Kazuhiko Fujiwara) has received a Gold medal* in a sustainability assessment by EcoVadis (headquartered in France). This EcoVadis "Gold" medal is awarded when a company is recognized as one of the top 5% of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis is a performance rating agency focused on corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, working to help companies improve their environmental and social practices through their global supply chains. EcoVadis has assessed more than 150,000 companies across more than 185 countries and more than 250 business sectors in terms of corporate policies, initiatives, and achievements in four areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. A large number of global companies refer to EcoVadis assessment results as one of the important selection criteria for choosing suppliers from an ESG perspective.

Our group are encouraged by this assessment results and will further strengthen our efforts to promote sustainability. Our group will also continue to deliver sustainable growth and meet the expectations of our stakeholders by contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities.

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. Receives Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment（PDF 369KB）

Corporate Communication Dept., Corporate General Affairs Div., Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.