b'F R O M T H E E D I T O R SDear Visions Readers:T Visions he Summer 2022 issue ofhas a cover that looks like it could be from the future, but as we know, the future is now. We enlisted an AI art generator to create a Visions magazine cover by using keywords from our content. As you can see in the image, our focus still looks to be our customers and suppliers in North and South America, no matter what unforeseen situations or challenges surround our region. It is that eye on the future that keeps us one step ahead, as youll see in this issues topics. Youll read about investments in block chain NFT platforms, decarbonization reporting, quantum computing, and game-changing living-space transformation. Youll hear about our involvement in next generation fusion reactors, hydrogen mobility solutions, crop protection expansion or sustainable solutions in mining offtake. Sumitomo Corporation of Americas is looking to the future with each new investment, acquisition and allocation to make sure that our long-term goals and longstanding values are aligned with the world we see down the road. The picture may look mysterious and confusing to some, but our integrity, experience and dedication help us to see the opportunities very clearly, and create the future that we see right now.Please enjoy this issue of Visions. Stay safe and stay healthy.Sincerely,The Visions Editors,Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Corporate CommunicationsVisionsVISIONSSTAFFmagazine is published quarterly by 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-termJocelyn Turner, Associate Editor potential. jocelyn.turner@sumitomocorp.comMami Uno, Editorial Assistantmami.uno@sumitomocorp.com Design/Production, Stanton Design Group stantondesigngroup@mac.comhttp://sumitomocorpofamericas.com2 visions Summer 2022'