A feature article "SEI CSR EYE" in CSR Report 2011 focuses on the research and development for driving a sustainable growth as a manufacturer and introduces efforts by NEXT Center which aims to acquire core innovative technologies for the next generation's business and "Micro Smart Grid Proven System" as a specific example of the research and development. In addition, it also provides the whole article of "Global HRM Policies", which summarizes the basic idea of "human resources" supporting the global growth and development of our group companies. Moreover, it also reports some new efforts in biodiversity as well as introduces instances of CSR activities by overseas group businesses through a blog "Sumitomo Electric Group Citizenship Activity Smile Relay" where community-based corporate citizen activities are posted.