With its global network and based on trust from companies in various industries and from consumers, Sumitomo Corporation engages in multifaceted business activities by making the most of its Integrated Corporate Strength. These business activities include sales of a variety of products and services within Japan, import and export, trilateral trade, and domestic and international business investment.

At the Sumitomo Corporation Group, the five business units and regional organizations in Japan and abroad work closely together:

• Metal Products Business Unit - business related to steel sheets, steel tubular products, and non-ferrous metal products
• Transportation & Construction Systems Business Unit - business related to ships, aerospace equipment, railway cars, automobiles, construction equipment, and leasing
• Environment & Infrastructure Business Unit - business related to environmental and industrial infrastructure projects, electricity infrastructure projects, and logistics and insurance services
• Media, Network, Lifestyle Related Goods & Services Business Unit - business related to media, network, and lifestyle/retail, food, materials and supplies, construction and real estate, and general construction and development
• Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics Business Unit - business related to mineral resources, energy, basic chemicals, electronics, and life sciences
• Japan and Overseas Regional Organizations- Japan: six offices and three subsidiaries; overseas: four broad regions