Philosophy

Sumitomo Pharma Group is a member of the Sumitomo Group, which has a history of about 400 years.
We contribute to solving social issues and strive to enhance corporate value under the Sumitomo’s Business Philosophy.
For more details about Sumitomo’s history and the Sumitomo’s Business Philosophy, please visit Sumitomo Group Public Affairs Committee’s website.

Practicing Mission
= Sustainability Management

We share Mission (the significance of the Group's existence, promises and missions to society), Values (values that all executives and employees should share), and the Declaration of Conduct (the code of conduct to be observed in daily work), as our Philosophy throughout the Group.
We also define the practice of our Mission that contributes to the realization of a sustainable society and leads to the sustained enhancement of our corporate value as “Sustainability Management.”

Mission

To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people worldwide

Values

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    Patient First

    What we value: We value above all the health of the patients we serve today and in the future.

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    Always with Integrity

    What we value: We always approach our work with uncompromising sincerity, honesty and dignity.

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    One Diverse Team

    What we value: We respect each other's individuality and value our combined strength as “One Team” with diversity.

Declaration of Conduct

At Sumitomo Pharma and its subsidiaries (the “Group”), managements and employees aim to be companies that are trusted by society and have a strong presence through continuous business development. We are determined not only to comply with all laws and regulations, but also to ensure that all corporate activities are carried out in accordance with this Declaration of Conduct. The pledges below express our commitment to continuously contribute to improving corporate values and solving social issues.
Top managements of the Group recognize their roles to realize the spirit of this Declaration and take the lead in an exemplary manner to implement the Declaration within the corporation, while encouraging their business counterparts to follow the same example.
In the event the Declaration is violated, top managements should take charge to resolve the situation and make efforts to determine the cause of infringement and prevent similar violations in the future. At the same time, top managements should disclose information in a timely and appropriate manner, explain what has occurred, and, upon determining the source of competence and responsibility, impose strict disciplinary action against those responsible, including top managements themselves. 

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    Follow through on our Slogan
    "Innovation today, healthier tomorrows."

    We constantly pursue self-innovation to deliver innovative products and services with speed so that people around the world can lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

  • 2

    Pursue trustworthy corporate activities.

    We comply with laws and regulations, and conduct transparent and fair corporate activities with the highest level of ethics.
    We resolutely sever all relations with antisocial forces and organizations that present a threat to the order and security of civil society.

  • 3

    Transparently disclose and properly manage information.

    We disclose corporate information in a timely and appropriate manner.
    We take appropriate measures to protect and manage personal and customer information acquired through corporate activities.

  • 4

    Improve individual capabilities and collaborate with peers.

    We work together with respect for diversity, character and personality of peers in an effort to create a healthy and safe work environment.
    We focus on doing our best work as we strive for results in an organization that provides opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

  • 5

    Respect human rights.

    We respect the rights of all people associated with our company in conducting corporate activities.
    We seek ways to work with our business partners, including suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders to promote respect for human rights.

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    Positively address global environmental issues.

    We engage in all aspects of our corporate activities in consideration of the environment.

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    Build harmonious relationships with society.

    We value communications with all of our stakeholders and promote initiatives contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
    We consider the local culture and customs of the countries and regions in which we operate, and contribute toward local economic and social development of those communities.

Slogan

Innovation today,healthier tomorrows

The Slogan reflects full commitment to deliver to society innovative products and healthcare solutions, created through groundbreaking ideas and high-standard research and development by each individual employee's challenge for innovation, so as to help enable the patients and their families lead healthier and fulfilling lives. It also expresses our Mission symbolically.

Brand Mark

Sumitomo Pharma

Igeta, the Sumitomo trademark and the corporate symbol of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a common mark for the Sumitomo Group. The corporate color of "SMP Green" represents on the hue of fresh young leaves and other images of healthy and energetic moods, and signs of what the future holds.