b'F R O M T H E E D I T O R SDear Visions Readers: SC Steps into Next Centurywith Enhanced ESG,T Sustainability Managementhe sustainability of society is a globally shared goal as well as the central premise of Sumitomo Corporation Groups business. With social and economic development as inroads to creating viablesustainability solutions, SC and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas view the development and advancement of society and its sustainability as symbiotic. We imbue these processes with our values as we strive to reach sustainability goals for our company, our community, and in the end, our planet. In this issue of Visions, we cover SC and SCOAs new policies for ESG (environmental, social, and governance), outlining our activities and financial actions relating to our sustainability practices going forward. From supply chain management to environmental policies to human capital, SCs practice-what-you-preach traditionhas now evolved those values-reflecting policies to a new level that addresses the concerns that face global corporations today.Also on the ESG topic, we check in with SC Group Company Fyffes to examine their current sustainabilitystrategy. In business, we turn our focus to a recent SCOA Transportation project to deliver railcars thatreflects our commitment and relationship strengths. We also celebrate two achievements, one in DX and the other in human development. Firstly, JapansMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry as well as the Tokyo Stock Exchange recently listed SC as aDigital Transformation Stock of 2020, a highly sought-after title in the current DX space. Secondly,SCOA Automotive Director Grant Suzukis research on semiconductors gave rise to him becoming thefirst SC employee to be published in a peer review journal on physics. We truly hope you are staying safe and healthy as you read this newest issue of Visions.Sincerely,The Visions Editors, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Corporate CommunicationsVisions magazine is published quarterlyVISIONSSTAFFby Sumitomo Corporation of Americas,Stephen Pitalo, Managing Editor Submissions and inquiries are welcome.a wholly-owned subsidiary of SumitomoStephen.Pitalo@sumitomocorp.comCorporation, one of the worlds leading traders and distributors of commodities,Amy Babcock, Executive Editor Printed on industrial goods and consumer goods. amy.babcock@sumitomocorp.com recycled paper.Besides its role as a trader, SumitomoJewelle Yamada, Editor EmeritusCorporation is an investor in a diversejewelle-k.yamada@sumitomocorp.comrange of businesses that positionsthe company in markets with long-termPlamena Malinova, Associate Editorpotential. plamena.malinova@sumitomocorp.comMami Uno, Editorial Assistantmami.uno@sumitomocorp.com Design/Production, Stanton Design Group stantondesigngroup@mac.comhttp://sumitomocorpofamericas.com2 visions Fall 2020'