SMBC Group’s Valuable 500 Commitment:
SMBC Group recognises that diversity, equity and inclusion are core to our growth strategy. We are committed to creating a working environment where every employee can fulfil their potential irrespective of their background, and where diversified talent bear even more synergy to generate new value, for our customers, our communities and our society.
We will continue focusing our efforts on the following areas in order to support employees with disabilities and strive to realise a society where people with disabilities can enrich their living with peace of mind;
Employment:
We commit to providing appropriate adjustments during recruitment and employment to enhance opportunities for disabled individuals , fostering an inclusive workplace globally.
Career Development:
We are committed to creating a workplace environment where disabled individuals can build successful careers in banking and financial services by removing barriers to growth, development, and progression, empowering all employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive Culture:
We pledge to build a culture of inclusion by increasing understanding and support for disabled individuals through targeted training, communication, and advanced accessibility tools like AI. Our commitment is to create a safe and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive.
Customer Service:
To ensure all customers and clients can use our products and services and engage effectively with SMBC, we will eliminate barriers through accessible design of retail and office locations, assistive technology, and enhanced communication support. We will proactively engage with customers and clients with different abilities to better meet their needs.
Engaging Athletes:
We are dedicated to building a culture that celebrates the strengths and achievements of para-athletes within our group and globally. By promoting sports and fostering an inclusive society, we aim to raise awareness of the social value in empowering individuals of all abilities.
In order to offer our clients new and higher-value services and to continue to grow with all of our stakeholders, we will continue to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout SMBC Group.
