b'S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y C O N T I N U E DAddressing the Problems of Today and Tomorrow: Six Key Social IssuesTo enhance sustainability management, the Sumitomo Corporation has identified six key social issues to address through its businesses and corporate activities. The six issues are: Mitigation of climate change, Circular economy, Respect for human rights, Development of local society and economy, Improvement of living standard, and Quality education.The social issues have two themes: sustainability of society and the development and advancement of society. Thesustainability of society is a globally shared goal and the central premise of the Groups business. On the other hand,solutions for pursuing societys sustainability will be generated from social and economic development. Therefore,SC believes these two themes are complementary. The company will pursue these goals through business activities; though will likely contribute to providing quality education through philanthropy as well as human resourcedevelopment initiatives. As SC Group pursues these goals, it will be necessary to demonstrate its strength as an integrated trading company.The Group will make use of its human resources, business expertise, networks and relationships. The six key socialissues will demonstrate SC Groups role in society and become a guideline for the Groups entire business operations.Key Social Issues and Long-Term Goals for Sumitomo Corporation GroupDevelopment and evolution of the society Sustainability of the society[ Long-term goals ] [ Key Social Issues ] [ Key Social Issues ] [ Long-term goals ] Contribute to developmentAim carbon of local industries and Development Mitigation neutrality by 2050human resources of local of climate and challenge tosociety andDevelop industrial and economy change realize sustainablesocial infrastructure energy cycleSumitomos Shift to recyclable, Provide advancedImprovement BusinessCircular efficient technologieslifestyle-related of living Philosophy economy and productsservices standard Sustainable use ofnatural resourcesSumitomo Corporation GroupsContribute to Corporation Mission Statement Respect for Respect human quality education Quality human rights through all ofeducation Material Issues* rights our businesses andsupply chains Our diverse human resources,Multifaceted business expertise,Global networks,Business relations with partners and customers* Priority issues identified for SC Group to pursue sustainable growth with the society4 visions Fall 2020'