b'Sunstate EquipmentSunstate Equipment, a leading provider of construction equipment rentals, has shown a strong commitment to the communities where they operate. Their contributions to local charities and support for employee volunteerism exemplify their dedication to CSR, including their support of The Sophia Way, a Seattle, WA nonprofit whose mission is to provide hope, shelter, safety, and stability to wom-en experiencing homelessness, as well as S.T.A.R.S., a nonprofit located in Scottsdale, AZ whose mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year, the Sunstate Equipment Foundation provided a grant to Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, an organization dedicated to pro-viding essential, no-cost home repairs to those in need.ASAARKANSASArkansas Steel Associates (ASA)STEEL ASSOCIATES, LLCAs a producer of railroad tie plates and other products, ASA hasNEWPORT,ARKANSAScreated CSR efforts that lean toward educational outreach in their community. Their partnerships with local schools to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education high-light their commitment to future generations. ASA also made recent contributions to local charities including White River Womens Shelter, Jackson County Humane Society, and the NSSD Charitable Founda-tion, as well as sponsoring scholarships to local area students. Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 17'