b'The partnershipaligns with both companies goals of developing renewable energy solutions that offer a tangible reduction in carbonemissions. Sumitomo Corporation of Americas plays a critical role in thisments to enhance the projects carbon sequestration capabili-partnership, leading a Japanese-based investment consortiumties. These developments underscore the projects viability and to fund the development capital required for the LGF project.its alignment with environmental standards and regulations.This reflects SCOAs investment in sustainable energy solutionsMoreover, the LGF project is set to have a profound economic and its confidence in the projects potential to impact the energyimpact on Caldwell Parish and the surrounding region. By creat-sector positively.ing direct and indirect job opportunities and fostering economic Our partnership with Strategic Biofuels is just another examplegrowth, the project aims to improve the living standards in one of our commitment to support the energy transition within theof the United States poorest regions significantly. This aspect Americas, said Sandro Hasegawa, General Manager, Energyof the project underscores the broader benefits of investing in Innovation Initiative Americas at SCOA.:renewable energy beyond environmental sustainability. By fo-The progress of the LGF project has been marked by significantcusing on yet another SCOA-connected SAF production project, regulatory milestones, including the issuance of an Air Permit bySCOAs partnership aims to contribute to the reduction of avia-the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and agree- tions carbon footprint, delivering on its steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic development. Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 5'