Sumitomo Chemical

We at Sumitomo Chemical will be kicking off the "Voices from Within" series. These days, sustainability, including climate change, ecosystem conservation, and healthy living, has become an issue close to our daily lives. We aim to practice Sumitomo's spirit of “Jiri-Rita Koushi-Ichinyo” and contribute to solving these issues through our business activities. In this series, we'll focus more on our employees' voices, giving you a look at their thoughts and new approaches from their perspectives. We hope that through their stories, our initiatives will feel more relatable to you and inspire your interest in our company. Be sure to follow us and check back regularly!  #sumitomochemicalstory　#sustainableshift 　#sustinability 　#carbonneutral　#biodiversity

Sumitomo Chemical is proud to announce that we have received the prestigious 23rd Green Sustainable Chemistry (GSC) Awards, including the "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award" and the "Minister of the Environment Award," from the Japan Association for Chemical Innovation (JACI). This marks the second time in history that an achievement has been honored with two ministers' awards simultaneously.   We were recognized for our development and dissemination of CFP-TOMO®, an easy-to-use tool for calculating the carbon footprint of chemical products, addressing the complexities of their manufacturing processes. By providing CFP-TOMO® free of charge, we aim to support the industry's efforts towards a carbon-neutral society. The tool has been widely adopted, with 111 companies using it as of May 2024, and positive feedback from users highlights its effectiveness.   This is our fourth GSC award. Stay tuned for more innovations from Sumitomo Chemical. For more information, please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gEFUuJzh #sustainability #LCA #CFPTOMO

We're excited to announce our latest innovation in the fight against global heatwaves: HYO-GEKI α (Ice Blast for global market), cooling wear! Our groundbreaking product combines the fabric made of the world's first*1 solid polymer-based temperature control material, "Comformer®️" by Sumitomo Chemical, with the world's top-level technology Cool Touch Printing by Utax Co., Ltd. As record temperatures continue to rise, our commitment to creating a cooler, more sustainable world has never been stronger.   We challenge the cooling gear market, which will be a must-watch market in Japan and abroad moving forward, with Japanese cooling technologies. Set to hit the Japanese market in late June 2024, we're also aiming at overseas markets. *1 As of the announcement on May 21, 2024, this is the only commercially available olefin resin, according to research by Sumitomo Chemical.   Stay tuned for a future where we turn the heat down and the innovation up, all while keeping sustainability at the forefront of our efforts.   News release: https://lnkd.in/gCW4eiBk   #Innovation #Sustainability #CoolingTechnology  

Recently, Sumitomo Chemical and 東京工業大学 have successfully achieved two innovative results. １．miniaturization of multiferroic materials, which has been technically challenging. ２．discovering high-efficiency photocatalytic function in multiferroic materials.   These results are expected to make a significant contribution to the development of next-generation environmental technologies. The group of materials that have a strong electron-electron interaction is called strong correlation materials. They are expected to be utilized in next-generation memory devices that can operate with ultra-low power consumption, energy harvesting devices that efficiently convert ambient energy, such as light and heat, into electric energy, and environmentally-friendly water purification systems. Since April 2023, the Company has been working on collaborative research projects with the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and RIKEN. Sumitomo Chemical believes that strong correlation materials are a next-generation essential technology that can contribute to both energy saving and generation. Please refer to our press release for more details. ：https://lnkd.in/gq_Kqu87 Previous post：https://lnkd.in/gPVKBq-Z

Sumitomo Chemical is committed to the green transformation (GX) of its business portfolio and the realization of carbon neutrality through the development and commercialization of innovative technologies for reducing environmental impacts. In Tokyo on May 22, 2024, we, in furtherance of the above GX commitments, entered into license collaboration agreements with Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, to license and commercialize “Sumitomo Chemical’s highly efficient poly methyl methacrylate recycling (rPMMA) technology.” The rPMMA technology was jointly developed by Sumitomo Chemical and The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. and is a highly efficient technology for depolymerizing and recycling acrylic resin into MMA monomer, a raw material for acrylic resin. The pilot facility built by Sumitomo Chemical at its Ehime Works in Japan in December 2022 is operating and produces the same quality of MMA monomer made with a fossil-based conventional MMA process whilst projected to reduce GHG emissions by about 60% over the entire product life cycle. With Lummus Technology's global marketing reach and engineering capabilities, our licensing collaboration on the innovative PMMA chemical recycling technology allows us to reach a wider customer base and provide technology-based solutions that contribute to reducing environmental impact and addressing the global challenge of resource conservation and carbon neutrality.   #carbonneutrality #chemicalrecycling #circularsystem #PMMA   Read more for our information: https://lnkd.in/gbWmTvxP https://lnkd.in/gtpK9-Nh   See our previous related posts here: https://lnkd.in/gy5-_UUd

Sumitomo Chemical has been at the forefront of operational excellence and the manufacturing of top-quality products, driven by our array of innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. By availing these efficient and state-of-the-art technologies to a wider customer base through licensing, we continuously strive to provide technology-driven solutions that contribute to the development of a sustainable society. To further drive our global commitments to a sustainable society, we recently signed an exclusive licensing partnership agreement with KBR, a leading global engineering company, for our state-of-the-art propylene oxide by cumene (POC) technology. Our POC technology is unique, environmentally friendly, and delivers both lower carbon footprint and wastewater generation compared to other processes. As attested to by our esteemed licensees, our POC technology is effectively contributing to the sustainable transition to a higher added-value C3 chain. With KBR's global marketing reach and engineering capabilities, we will further expand our innovative technology to a wider market and continue to contribute to carbon neutrality and a sustainable society.   #CarbonreCyclingSociety #CarbonNeutrality #ReduceEnvironmentalImpact #Sustainability   Read more for our information: https://lnkd.in/gWmCd_Ab https://lnkd.in/gtpK9-Nh

We're excited to announce Sumitomo Chemical’s participation in the PIAE 2024 conference in Mannheim, Germany, on June 19-20.   As a leader in high-performance plastics for the automotive industry, we'll be at booths No. 68 & 71 showcasing our latest innovations for electric vehicles. Our exhibits include the innovative Cell-to-Pack battery enclosure and the plasticized in-wheel motor, both promising to revolutionize EV technology. Additionally, our subsidiary Sumika Polymer Compounds (UK) will present a technical session on our advanced glass fiber-reinforced PP compounds designed to reduce carbon footprints.   We invite you to visit us and explore our commitment to a sustainable automotive future.   Register now at https://lnkd.in/eZWRgK7W and join the forefront of automotive plastics technology.   For our news release: https://lnkd.in/gzqzdSm3   #PIAE #PIAE2024 #SumitomoChemical

Sumitomo Chemical is proud to announce our collaboration in innovation and sustainability by supplying "SUMIKA ACRYL SHEET™ Meguri®" from our subsidiary, SUMIKA ACRYL Co., Ltd., to KOIZUMI LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY CORP. (KOIZUMI). Utilizing mechanical recycling technology, "SUMIKA ACRYL SHEET™ Meguri®" repurposes acrylic production waste into high-quality sheets with superior light properties. The "Meguri®" mark on KOIZUMI products highlights our sustainable initiatives, even in the lighting industry.  We are committed to reducing environmental impact and promoting a sustainable, circular economy by expanding our "Meguri®" line.  Stay tuned for more innovative and sustainable solutions from us! You can visit the “SUMIKA ACRYL Co., Ltd.” website: https://lnkd.in/gfiaG_QC #circulareconomy #recyclinginnovation #meguri #recycling

We are excited to announce that Sumitomo Chemical will be participating in the Power Conversion, Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe 2024, which is scheduled to take place in Nuremberg, Germany, from Tuesday, June 11, to Thursday, June 13, 2024. This event is a gathering of the latest PCIM-related products and technologies from around the world.    Sumitomo Chemical plans to showcase its gallium nitride (GaN) substrates as well as high-purity GaN-on-GaN epitaxial wafers. These are GaN substrates topped with a crystalline layer of high-purity GaN, and they are anticipated to serve as semiconductor materials for next-generation power devices. GaN power devices have the potential to decrease the energy consumption of data center servers, which is on the rise due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). They are also expected to enhance the efficiency of battery power conversion, thus increasing the driving range of electric vehicles.   Exposition Website: https://lnkd.in/f_PdXBZ Sumitomo Chemical’s booth number: Hall 5-344 For our news release: https://lnkd.in/g4wg6gzD   #PCIM #PCIM2024 #SumitomoChemical #GaN

”Find the Piece, Change the mobility” We at the Sumitomo Chemical Group are excited to participate in the exhibition held at Pacifico Yokohama from May 22nd to 24th 2024. We are dedicated to proposing solutions that contribute to the realization of a carbon-cycling society. These solutions will be introduced from three key perspectives: "plastic recycling," "GHG capturing," and "vehicle weight reduction." We propose the ideal ”piece” to address the issues our visitors have, and aim to provide a place that offers an opportunity for co-creation towards the transformation of mobility.   Please stop by our booth ( No.202) and explore the possibilities together. For registration, go to:  https://lnkd.in/dtgy2jM #meguri #endplasticwaste #circulareconomy　#carbonneutrality