Human Resources Management<Human Resources Development and Growth>Targets and Results / Examples of Initiatives
From FY2022, we have been establishing a learning platform called the SUMIKA Learning Square to enable all employees toupdate their knowledge and skills (reskilling) as and when necessary, regardless of their age, year of employment, or current job
title, thereby supporting autonomous and voluntary learning.

■ SUMIKA Learning Square
Targetgroup:
managerial
employees

Sumika Management
Courses to acquire management skills in a wide range of fields(11 courses in total)SumikaManagement
Sumika Knowledge

Sumika Knowledge
Courses to acquire a wide range of skills and knowledge necessary
for work (39 courses in total)

Sumika BasicSumika Basic
Courses to acquire knowledge commonly required of all employees
in the course of their work for the Company (as appropriate)

Targetgroup:
all employee

Moreover, in recent years, in addition to the aforementioned training systems and programs, to support the independent
career building of all motivated and skilled employees, we are focusing on online programs that enable learning on smartphones
and PCs with the slogan “whenever, wherever, and however many times.”Specifically, we offer a broad range of content open to all employees, including a comprehensive MBA curriculum spanningbusiness basics to practical application, DX skills training, leadership training programs, an online language learning program for
English and eight other languages, an online English business writing course, and other programs. We are also working to raise
the level of and strengthen the knowledge, skills, and language abilities of employees in global business development.
■ KPI

50% or more of all employees taking self-selected training programs by FY2024■ Investment in Training (Sumitomo Chemical)

FY2021Results
Approx.

340,000 yen/year per person
Target300,000 yen/year per person ormore continuously■ Time Spent on Training (Sumitomo Chemical)

FY2021Results
Approx.

137 hours/year per person

TargetAim to spend 10% of work time on
training or studying for work

(8% of regular working hours)

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Methodical Development of Global Talent
Sumitomo Chemical is carrying out a staged training program in human resource development for employees both in Japan andat overseas Group companies, in order to discover and develop next-generation leaders in a systematic way, emphasizing thecreation of Global Leaders who can take on the role of core management.
■ Next-Generation Leader Development SystemTop
Management
Advanced GlobalLeader Training

Leader Training
Regional Manager Training
Americas

EuropeSoutheast Asia

East Asia

Note: The education system was revised from fiscal 2022

(1) Advanced Global Leader Training
In our Advanced Global Leader Training for general managers inside and outside of Japan we instill management perspectives
and insights among participants through lectures and discussions featuring executive officers and external executives.
(2) Global Leader Training
In Sumitomo Chemical’s Global Leader Training for managerial employees both inside and outside of Japan, Sumitomo Chemicalhas worked with a graduate school of business with the goal of developing the employees’ conceptual strength and abilities topropose strategies for the creation of new value. They decide on their own topics and provide advice on the content of these
specific initiatives to the president and others in management.
■ Training for Development of Global Talent (for select participants)
(No. of people)

Name
Development ofGlobal Talent(1) Global Leader Training(2) Leader Training

Approach

FY2019FY2020

FY2021

In order to create global leaders who will play a central role inmanagement and to develop talent that supports our global business
operations, we systematically conduct various training programs.
Our global leader training program focuses on action learning.

20—142727

27

Held in Singapore and Japan to develop the next generation of leaders,
we conduct training programs in English.

FY2021 Results
Participants

41

Average time

61 hours per person(breakdown: 38 men, 3 women)

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Management Skills Enhancement Training
We are conducting a training program to provide managers with the ability to guide their own organization and thus achieve
their goals through the learning of general principles and practical skills needed for workplace management.
■ Management Skills Enhancement Training (required for all eligible employees)
Name(No. of people)

Approach

FY2019FY2020

FY2021

Management basic training

Training that promotes the systematic understanding of basic management
principles and enables the practice of skills that can be used in the workplace

175213237

New department manager/
team leader training

Training covering the knowledge and skills, including risk management,
necessary to operate as a workplace manager

5589

86

MG I grade promotion training

Training for management-level employees aimed at fostering self-awarenessregarding their roles and occupational duties along with cultivating strong
self-actualization and at changing their mindsets as organizational leaders

75118

158

Training in communicatingwith subordinates

Training on feedback methods used to develop subordinates and ensure
understanding of basic communication policies

240

123

183

Diversity management training

Training covering management capabilities, including how to influenceorganizational performance, and the management qualities and skills needed
to gather diverse personnel and guide them on teamwork and achieving
goals (from FY2020)

—230

219

FY2021 Results
Participants

883

Average time

7 hours per person

Enrollment rate of
all eligible employees:

100%

System for Passing on Skills and Developing Personnel
We have established a Trainer System and a Senior Training Advisor System with the main aim of steadily passing on skills essential to the manufacturing frontlines and developing future core personnel.
(No. of people)

NameApproach

FY2019FY2020

FY2021

Trainer System

Highly skilled employees who have an aptitude for teaching provide instruction and advice to facilitate development.

486264Senior Training Advisor SystemSupervisors and potential supervisors are provided OJT to develop corepersonnel for manufacturing departments.

898In addition, from fiscal 2022, we established a new system to certify individuals possessing a wealth of experience andhands-on knowledge skills in the maintenance and safety of equipment and who are responsible for various tasks as “AdvancedMaintenance Practitioners.” We will continue to promote initiatives to enhance safety throughout the Company.

Looking Ahead
Going forward, Sumitomo Chemical will continue to promote various measures for employee growth to realize a humanresources system centered on “development and growth.” We have expanded online options for training programs. We willcontinue to take measures that let employees choose their own training content and make learning a habit.

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