Sumitomo Realty Group’s
Initiatives Toward SDGs

SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are a set of international goals, made up of 17 goals and 169targets, adopted at the United Nations summit held in September 2015, as part of the “2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development” in order to realize a sustainable world.
The Sumitomo Realty Group will contribute to the achievement of SDGs through its business while
sustainably increasing corporate value.

The Sumitomo Realty Group supports the Sustainable Development Goals

１．Redevelopment and Urban Development
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. (the“Company”) regards “Land Innovation,” in which
multiple small parcels of land are consolidated
into a larger scale, as its greatest strength, and hasaccumulated a variety of achievements with theredevelopment business, focusing on central
Tokyo. Most importantly, the Company focuses on
urban redevelopment under the Urban Renewal
Act, which involves achieving an agreement withlandowners and consultation with authorities.
These redevelopment projects contribute to theformation of sustainable regions and communities
by enhancing the liveliness of cities anddeveloping the infrastructure through a high‐level
usage of land.

Details of Major Contributions

Before▲Nishi‐Shinjuku 8‐chome Naruko area, which was overcrowded with woodenbuildings prior to development

After▲Nishi‐Shinjuku 8‐chome Naruko area, where block improvement thatcreated space occurred (Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower)■Development of the city’s infrastructure, which contributed to the strengthening ofdisaster prevention functions and increased convenience of public transportation
・By widening narrow roads, it became possible for emergency vehicles to pass through andrealized the separation of pedestrians and vehicles
・Developing open spaces for facilitating community building and serving as disaster‐prevention
bases, which tend to be insufficient in urban areas
・Realizing easy access by developing concourses to subway stations through redevelopment■Revitalization and strengthening the sustainability of the city through mixed‐use
development and activities rooted in the region
・Creating a lively city that benefits from a stream of people by bringing diversity throughsimultaneous development of office buildings, commercial facilities, homes, etc.
・Conducting emergency drills in cooperation with police and fire departments and the localgovernment to strengthen regional cooperation in response to disasters

Relevant SDGs

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２．Office Buildings and Condominiums
The Company constantly provides comfortable
spaces that align with the changes in peoples’
working and living styles with the office building
leasing business, which is number one in Tokyo
with over 220 buildings, and the condominium
sales business, which has supplied the highest
number of units throughout the metropolitan area
and Japan over the past five years. In facility
planning, constructing buildings that are resistant
to disasters to protect peoples’ lives and safety, andconsciousness toward the global environment areseen as important. The Company will work toward
the formation of highly sustainable community
assets through the development of office buildings
and condominiums, which are important
foundations for corporate activities and in the livesof people.

Details of Major Contributions▲Osaki Garden City
(Office building: Sumitomo Fudosan Osaki Garden Tower /Residential building: Osaki Garden Residence)▲Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu JubanBuilding▲DEUX TOURS■Construction of buildings with structures and equipment that are resistant to disasters
・Active introduction of seismic isolation/vibration control structures, and emergency power
generators■Creation of regional bases that can respond to disasters
・Opening of event halls to be used as facilities for temporary stays for people unable to returnhome in the event of a disaster, and the conveyance of information through screens■Active introduction of equipment and devices that take the environment into
consideration in anticipation of measures to combat climate change
・Reducing CO2 emissions through the introduction of equipment and devices with high levels ofenergy‐saving performance (achievement of Tokyo’s reduction target)
・Reducing the amount of water used by introducing water conservation devices and promoting
the use of recycled water

Relevant SDGs

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３．Remodeling‐Shinchiku Sokkurisan
The Company’s remodeling business “Shinchiku
Sokkurisan,” based on the concept of safe andsecure housing, takes pride in having theindustry’s foremost track record for the full
remodeling of houses with seismic
reinforcement as a part of the standard package.
The cumulative total of units contracted reached130,000 units (as of December 2018) byconstantly proposing home remodeling incorrespondence with the lifestyles of individual
households, and using the Company’s uniquemodel of using a clear fixed‐price system and a
dedicated sales engineer, which has been widely
accepted by customers.
The lives of houses in Japan are typically much
shorter than those of houses in Europe and theU.S., and from the viewpoint of effective
utilization of limited resources, “Shinchiku
Sokkurisan” fulfills an important role as
remodeling greatly reduces waste comparedwith rebuilding. Through “Shinchiku Sokkurisan,”the Company provides highly sustainable houses
in which people can comfortably live for a longer
period of time.

BeforeAfter

Details of Major Contributions■Building of homes in response to changes in lifestyle and family structure without
rebuilding
・Constructing a living space that coincides with the lives of individual households throughchanging the layout
・Downsizing through reduction of floor space in preparation for an aging population■Full remodeling of houses whose functions have deteriorated as the houses age, andcontribution toward the houses’ long life・Performing seismic reinforcement and insulation work in conjunction with remodeling

Relevant SDGs

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４．Involvement with Stakeholders
The Company has built a relationship of trustwith a wide range of stakeholders, such as
customers, shareholders and investors, trading
partners, local communities, governments andemployees, through the Group’s variousbusinesses. The Company will execute necessary
initiatives in order to contribute to therealization of a sustainable society by steadily
promoting and realizing corporate governance toachieve sustainable and sound management,and a system of human resource developmentthat allows employees to fully demonstrate theirabilities.

▲Occupational health and safety conference with the aim of eliminating
occupational accidents▲“Step Concert” sponsored by Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Co., Ltd.
(Specially recommended Child Welfare Cultural Asset from the Social Security Council ofthe Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)

Details of Major Contributions■Establishment of internal control systems
・Establishing the Risk Management Committee and contacts for whistleblowing■Systems to support various working styles
・Promoting systems for maternity leave, childcare leave and nursing care leave, system forreduced working hours, and employment of people with disabilities■Initiatives to support various business styles
・Holding events to match startup companies and major corporations
・Opening shared offices for tenants of the Company

Relevant SDGs

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Sumitomo Realty Group’s Business and SDGs (details)
１．Redevelopment and Urban Development
Sumitomo Realty Group’s Business・Development ofthe city
foundation

Co‐existencewithcommunities

Ensure healthy lives and promotewell‐being for all at all ages・Contributing toward the improvement of regional trafficconditions by newly building and replacing roads in conjunction
with the redevelopment business・

Developing open spaces which fulfill the role of disasterprevention squares in the event of a disaster, and increasing
safety in the city and creating liveliness

Build resilient infrastructure,promote inclusive and sustainableindustrialization and foster
innovation

・Eliminating the overcrowding of wooden houses and realizing acity resistant to disasters and fires by consolidating multiple
small parcels of land into a larger scale and increasing theresilience of buildings

Make cities and humansettlements inclusive, safe,resilient and sustainable・Realizing a comfortable space for pedestrians while responding
to barrier‐free access by installing escalators to eliminate large
differences in elevation

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Improving the convenience of public transportation withconnections to subway stations and the development ofstation‐front squares through the redevelopment business・Entering into cooperative agreements with local governments
related to the acceptance of people unable to return home inthe event of a disaster・

Realizing close proximity between homes and workplaces
through development of business functions and housing
functions together

・Contributing toward the increase in the daytime populationand nighttime population of the city and the increase inliveliness by attracting new employees, residents and visitors
through mixed‐use development of offices, homes, commercial
facilities, etc.

・Supporting of the continuation of business by merchants andmanufacturers that are established within the community
through development of retail areas and workshop areas in theredevelopment business

Improvement ofcity functions

Measures toprotect theenvironmentand combat
climate change

Widening existing narrow roads, making it possible for
emergency vehicles to pass through, and realizing safe roads
that separate pedestrians and vehicles

Relevant SDGs

Strengthen the means ofimplementation and revitalize theglobal partnership for sustainable
development

Promote sustained, inclusive andsustainable economic growth, fulland productive employment anddecent work for all

Build resilient infrastructure,promote inclusive and sustainableindustrialization and foster
innovation

Make cities and humansettlements inclusive, safe,resilient and sustainable・

Actively cooperating in community activities by providing openspaces for festivals, participating in daily cleaning activities, etc.

・Conducting emergency drills in cooperation with police and fire
departments and the local government to strengthen regional
cooperation in response to disasters

・Contributing toward the formation of a compact city and therevitalization of the city center through the redevelopment
business for urban areas in front of stations

・Promoting the greening of the city by developing green spaces,
preserving existing trees, planting trees, etc.

Ensure sustainable consumption
and production patterns

・Advancing with development while preserving the vast virginforests that have been maintained over many years to thegreatest extent, and protecting the ecosystem (La Tour Sapporo
Ito Garden)

Take urgent action to combat
climate change and its impacts

Appropriately maintaining and disposing of toxic substances,such as asbestos and PCBs in the course of development

Protect, restore and promotesustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage
forests, combat desertification, andhalt and reverse land degradation andhalt biodiversity loss

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Sumitomo Realty Group’s Initiatives Toward SDGs

Strengthen the means ofimplementation and revitalize theglobal partnership for sustainable
development

５Sumitomo Realty Group’s Business and SDGs (details)
２．Office Buildings and Condominiums
Sumitomo Realty Group’s Business

Disastercounter‐measures

Measures toprotect theenvironmentand combat
climate change

People‐friendly
buildings*Including business details of hotels, fitness clubs, etc.

Relevant SDGs

・Constructing buildings with structures and equipment that areresistant to disasters→Ac ve introduc on of seismic isola on/vibra on control
structures, and emergency power generators

・Opening event halls to be used as facilities for temporary stays
for people unable to return home in the event of a disaster,and the conveyance of information through screens・

Taking on the role of disaster‐prevention bases in the event ofa disaster for the region by installing manholes for emergency
toilets and constructing emergency wells

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Supporting residents’ disaster countermeasures by distributing
an emergency backpack and manual of emergency proceduresfor each condominium unit

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Executing evacuation guidance drills in multiple languages

・Constructing office buildings equipped with an array of energy‐saving equipment→Decentralized air condi oning, LED ligh ng, Low‐e double
glazing glass with high insulation performance・Constructing condominiums equipped with an array of energy‐saving equipment→Highly eﬃcient gas water heaters, LED lighting, pillars, beams
and walls with high insulation performance・

Actively introducing recycled water facilities that process rainwater and non‐fecal wastewater for re‐use, and using recycledwater for flushing toilets and for watering greenery and trees

Ensure sustainable consumption
and production patterns

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Promoting the use of green energy by installing solar power
generation facilities and charging equipment for electricvehicles

Take urgent action to combat
climate change and its impacts

・Reducing waste generated during layout changes by using theceiling grid system that makes changing the office layout simple

・Contributing to the reduction of the heat island phenomenon
through promotion of greening of the lower part of buildings,
and alleviation of wind currents around buildings with an air
vent layer

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People‐friendly condominiums based on safety design criteria→Flat ﬂoors that prevent falls, and founda onal reinforcement
for the installation of handrails

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Condominiums with universal design specifications→Elevators that meet universal design speciﬁca ons withcontrol panels that are placed lower, push door handles thatmake opening and closing doors smooth, and low floor type
modular baths

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Building equipment that corresponds to a barrier‐free lifestyle→Slopes for wheelchairs, barrier‐free hotel rooms, toilets forpeople with disabilities, and toilets for ostomates・

Invitation of tenants that operate child care support facilities(nursery schools, etc.)

・Development of a fitness business that supports the promotionof health of people (therapeutic exercise facility specified withthe approval of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare)

Sumitomo Realty Group’s Initiatives Toward SDGs

Reduce inequality within andamong countries

Make cities and humansettlements inclusive, safe,
resilient and sustainable

Strengthen the means ofimplementation and revitalize theglobal partnership for sustainable
development

Ensure availability and sustainable
management of water andsanitation for all

Ensure access to affordable,
reliable, sustainable and modern
energy for all

Protect, restore and promotesustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage
forests, combat desertification, andhalt and reverse land degradation andhalt biodiversity loss

Ensure healthy lives and promote well‐being for all at all ages

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality
education and promote lifelong
learning opportunities for all

Achieve gender equality and empower
all women and girls

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Sumitomo Realty Group’s Business and SDGs (details)
３．Remodeling‐Shinchiku Sokkurisan
Sumitomo Realty Group’s Business

People‐friendly
houses that canbe held for along time

Measures toprotect theenvironmentand combat
climate change

Contribution
toward the cityand society

・Certified as long‐life quality housing (highest rank due toearthquake resistance, measures against deterioration andupkeep)

・Usage of construction methods with excellent earthquake
resistance and durability→Construc on methods with two‐by‐fours that are earthquake
resistant and outer wall ventilation that prevents condensation

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Barrier‐free design of houses→Preven on of falls by removing the step to the bathroom andthe entrance to the home, and prevention of heat shock byusing bathrooms with higher thermal insulation performance(barrier‐free temperature)・Great reduction of industrial waste and CO2 emissions incomparison to the usual rebuilding by remodeling using theexisting foundation and pillars

・*Including business details of detached houses for saleand custom homes

Relevant SDGs

Ensure healthy lives and promotewell‐being for all at all ages

Build resilient infrastructure,promote inclusive and sustainableindustrialization and foster
innovation

Ensure sustainable consumption
and production patterns

Certified as long‐life quality housing (highest rank due tothermal insulation, etc. performance)

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Reduction of packaging, etc. waste associated with moving
through “construction while living at home” by remodeling
each zone one by one

・Initiatives to renovate traditional wooden houses throughremodeling, and contribution to townscape preservation of theregion・Formation of a beautiful townscape with a commitment to theexterior design (awarded the Good Design Award)・Entering into cooperative agreements with local governments
to reduce the number of vacant houses

Sumitomo Realty Group’s Initiatives Toward SDGs

Take urgent action to combat
climate change and its impacts

Make cities and humansettlements inclusive, safe,
resilient and sustainable

Ensure sustainable consumption
and production patterns

７Sumitomo Realty Group’s Business and SDGs (details)
４．Involvement with Stakeholders
Sumitomo Realty Group’s BusinessGovernance

Humanresources

・Internal control systems such as through the Risk Management
Committee, contacts for whistleblowing and the Board ofStatutory Auditors

・Promotion of awareness to compliance for employees throughtraining and tests

・Prevention of various forms of harassment through theimplementation of training and the establishment ofconsultation hotlines

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Thorough elimination of antisocial forces through contract
clauses, etc.

・Thorough protection of personal information through theestablishment of internal regulations・

Human resource development systems such as training forpersonnel, training for management, and discussion sessions
with executives

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Promoting active participation of female employees

・Introducing working style systems that match employees’
individual working styles (maternity leave, childcare leave,nursing care leave, reduced working hours, and working fromhome)・Promoting employment of people with disabilities

・Partnerships

Initiatives for eliminating occupational accidents such as
holding of the occupational health and safety conference andsafety council, and patrolling construction sites

・Active IR activities by formulating medium‐term management
plans, publishing related materials, etc.

・Supporting promotion of work style reform through sharedoffices for tenants of the Company (Bellesalle Lounge)・Holding events to match startup companies and major
corporations (reverse pitch)・Supporting culture and welfare through the holding andcooperating on various events (Step Concert and Shinjuku
Creators Festa)

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Accepting entrustment of operating athletic facilities that areunder the jurisdiction of local governments by utilizing adesignated administrator system (Sumitomo Fudosan Esforta)

Sumitomo Realty Group’s Initiatives Toward SDGs

Relevant SDGs

Ensure healthy lives and promotewell‐being for all at all ages

Ensure inclusive and equitable
quality education and promote
lifelong learning opportunities forall

Achieve gender equality andempower all women and girls

Promote sustained, inclusive andsustainable economic growth, fulland productive employment anddecent work for all

Build resilient infrastructure,promote inclusive and sustainableindustrialization and fosterinnovation

Reduce inequality within andamong countries

Promote peaceful and inclusive
societies for sustainable
development, provide access tojustice for all and build effective,
accountable and inclusive
institutions at all levels

Strengthen the means of
implementation and revitalize theglobal partnership for sustainable
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