Sumitomo Electric Industries (5802.T)

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Overall impact
C (52)

Commentary

Sumitomo Electric Industries is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 51.6 for overall impact (44th percentile compared to all companies), Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks 38th out of 104 industry peers, behind Speedemissions, Niu Technologies, Veoneer and 34 others, and ahead of TRW Automotive, Stanley Electric, ARB Corporation and 63 others. On top material causes for Sumitomo Electric Industries's industry (Automobiles & Parts), Sumitomo Electric Industries performs well in Accountable Institutions (81.1 score), Technology Innovation (80.6), Accountable Institutions (81.4) and 1 other cause where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Reduced Green House Gas Emissions (26.1 score), Renewable Energy Growth (38.5), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (22.5) and 1 other cause where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Advertising
Alcohol
Alcohol - responsible marketing
Animal treatment
Anti-abortion support
Anti-Israel
Anti-personnel mines
Arctic drilling
Banned pesticides and chemicals
Biological and chemical weapons
Cannabis
Carbon emissions intensity
Child safety
Cluster munitions
Coal
Contraceptives
Controversial weapons
Deforestation - financing
Deforestation - supply chain
Depleted uranium
Discrimination controversies
Electrical utility
Endangered wildlife
Environmental controversies
EU sanctions list
Factory farming
Fast food
Firearms
Food commodity derivatives
For-profit health care
Fossil fuel
Fur
Gambling
Genetic engineering
Health-related controversies
Human rights controversies
Human trafficking
ILO Conventions
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
Iran
Land use and biodiversity
Military contracting
Misleading communication
Modern slavery
Music
Myanmar
Non-sustainable palm oil
Norges Bank exclusion list
Northern Ireland (Macbride)
North Korea
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
OECD Guidelines
Oil and gas
Opioid controversies
Oppressive governments
Palestinian human rights
Pharma controversies
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Russia
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sudan
Sugar
Syria
Tar sands
Thermal coal
Tobacco
Tobacco - GICS
UK sanctions list
Undermining US elections
UN Global Compact
UN Guiding Principles
US OFAC sanctions list
Weapons
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Screens
Advertising
Alcohol
Alcohol - responsible marketing
Animal treatment
Anti-abortion support
Anti-Israel
Anti-personnel mines
Arctic drilling
Banned pesticides and chemicals
Biological and chemical weapons
Cannabis
Carbon emissions intensity
Child safety
Cluster munitions
Coal
Contraceptives
Controversial weapons
Deforestation - financing
Deforestation - supply chain
Depleted uranium
Discrimination controversies
Electrical utility
Endangered wildlife
Environmental controversies
EU sanctions list
Factory farming
Fast food
Firearms
Food commodity derivatives
For-profit health care
Fossil fuel
Fur
Gambling
Genetic engineering
Health-related controversies
Human rights controversies
Human trafficking
ILO Conventions
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
Iran
Land use and biodiversity
Military contracting
Misleading communication
Modern slavery
Music
Myanmar
Non-sustainable palm oil
Norges Bank exclusion list
Northern Ireland (Macbride)
North Korea
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
OECD Guidelines
Oil and gas
Opioid controversies
Oppressive governments
Palestinian human rights
Pharma controversies
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Russia
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sudan
Sugar
Syria
Tar sands
Thermal coal
Tobacco
Tobacco - GICS
UK sanctions list
Undermining US elections
UN Global Compact
UN Guiding Principles
US OFAC sanctions list
Weapons
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Company
Employees
302,972
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Automobile Components
Sub-industry
Automotive Parts & Equipment
SASB industry
Auto Parts
Headquarters
Japan
Share classes
5802.T
SMTOY
More info
https://sumitomoelectric.com
Description
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells electric wires and cables worldwide. It operates through Automotive, Infocommunications, Electronics, Environment and Energy, and Industrial Materials and Others segments. The company offers wiring harnesses and electrical components; steel cords for tire reinforcement; steel wires for springs; wiring materials; optical lenses for infrared devices; abrasion-resistant parts/materials; heat shrink and heat-resistant tubing/tapes; magnet and aluminum bars/wires; products for electronic devices; sintered parts; and EV quick-charger connector assemblies. It also provides fiber optics products; fusion splicer and accessories; data center solutions; intelligent transport systems; remote monitoring systems; NanoPlug series; CATV systems; set top boxes; optical transceiver modules, and optical and wireless devices; AirMT, non-contact multi-fiber interconnects; and low profile fiber-array for silicon photonics. In addition, the company offers electronic wires; flexible printed circuits; heat-shrinkable tubings; cladded/plated and electroplated wires; spiral shielded and electronic wires; cross linked fluorine resins; coaxial cables; flat components; plated and alloy wires; abrasion-resistant parts/materials; and RGB laser modules. Further, it provides various energy and environment systems; products for railway and transport machinery; steel wires for springs; abrasion-resistant parts/materials; magnet wires; diamond/CBN grinding wheels; PC steel wires and high-strength shear reinforcement; drills/endmills; CBN/PCD; milling and turning tools; laser optics; and magnesium alloy parts. The company was formerly known as Sumitomo Electric Wire & Cable Works and changed its name to Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1939. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Sumitomo Electric Industries, based on its industry sub-industry Automotive Parts & Equipment. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
Accountable institutions
Build accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Decent, safe work opportunities
Promote full and productive employment for all, in safe work environments
Equal pay and opportunity
Achieve equal pay and opportunity for women everywhere
Fair labor practices
Ensure fair and humane labor practices everywhere
Healthy oceans
Support healthy oceans and marine biodiversity, including through reduced pollution
LGBTQ equality
Ensure equal rights for all lesbian, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people
Reduced green house gas emissions
Continually reduce green house gas emissions and other pollutants
Reduced waste
Reduce waste and support re-usable materials
Renewable energy growth
Increase access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all
Sustainable use of natural resources
Ensure sustainable use of natural resources
Technology innovation
Foster technology innovation that supports sustainable economic development
Terrestrial biodiversity
Protect biodiversity and wildlife habitats on land, preserve forests and combat land degradation
Peace and justice
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all
Inclusive economies
Create inclusive economies with no poverty, decent work for all, and affordable living conditions
Gender equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Life on earth
Protect biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of ecosystems
Climate action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Sustainable resource use
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Innovation
Innovate to foster economic growth and human development

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