This page describes Sumitomo Forestry's lumber and building materials business. Leveraging its global network built through long-term operations, the company stably procures high-quality timber from properly managed forests and operates as Japan's top timber and building materials trader, covering manufacturing to distribution. The distribution division handles diverse wood products domestically and internationally, while the manufacturing division produces building fixtures, wood-based boards, and various building materials supplied worldwide. In fiscal 2024, domestic recycling rate reached 99.1% and sustainability surveys of imported timber suppliers achieved 100%. ESG initiatives include legality verification, human rights and labor protection, biodiversity conservation, occupational safety improvements, and promoting decarbonization design standards.
