b'SC Steps into Next Centurywith Enhanced ESG,Sustainability ManagementEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies are a set of global standards used to measure acorporations activities and financial actions relating to their sustainability practices. Depending on theindustry, ESG covers a range of topics, including responsible practices in the areas of climate change, supply chain management, and treatment of employees.As Sumitomo Corporation (SC) Group celebrated its 100th Anniversary last year, a great deal of thought went into what the company strives to accomplish during its next centuryboth for the business and for society as a whole. One key component made priority by SC Group is the enhancement of its ESG strategywhich is specifically designed to allow the company to achieve sustainable growth with society. In the spring of 2020, SC Group announced new initiatives and policies that will help drive this growth and ensure the company remains a good corporate citizen.continued next pageSumitomo Corporation of Americas 3'