Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMMYY)

Overall impact
C (51)

Commentary

Sumitomo Metal Mining is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 50.7 for overall impact (43rd percentile compared to all companies), Sumitomo Metal Mining ranks 74th out of 173 industry peers, behind Hudbay Minerals, Lundin Mining, Teck Resources and 70 others, and ahead of China Natural Resources, Lithium Americas, Natural Resource Partners and 96 others. On top material causes for Sumitomo Metal Mining's industry (Metals & Mining), Sumitomo Metal Mining performs well in Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (80.8 score) and performs poorly in Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (37.8 score), Sustainable Use of Water (33.9), Reduced Waste (19.6) and 3 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1590
Employees
7,496
Sector
Materials
Industry
Metals & Mining
Sub-industry
Precious Metals & Minerals
SASB industry
Metals & Mining
Headquarters
Japan
Share classes
SMMYY
Description
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in mining, smelting, and refining non-ferrous metals in Japan and internationally. It operates through Mineral Resources, Smelting & Refining, and Materials segments. The company provides metal products, including copper, nickel/cobalt, gold/precious metal, and others; battery materials, such as nickel hydroxides, lithium nickel-cobalt-aluminum oxides, and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide; and crystal materials, including lithium tantalates/lithium niobates, optical isolators, faraday rotators, and substitute gallium gadolinium garnet. It also offers powder materials comprising thick film pastes, nickel and fine copper powders, nickel oxides, absorbing materials, sputtering targets, AuSn solder materials, rare earth magnetic materials, and lubricants; package materials consisting of copper-clad polyimide films and printed wiring boards; automotive, hydro processing (HPC), rejuvenation and regeneration of HPC, and petrochemical catalysts products; construction materials; and terminal and connectors. In addition, the company involved in the water and precious metals recycling; water treatment and environment-related engineering; sterilization and property modification by irradiation; and domestic marine transportation businesses. Further, it engages in the real estate and technical engineering businesses. The company was formerly known as Seika Kogyo (Mining) Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. in June 1952. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. was founded in 1590 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Sumitomo Metal Mining, based on its industry sub-industry Precious Metals & Minerals. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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