b'S C S AE X E C U T I V E I N T E R V I E WSC South America Aims for Sustainable Growth SC South America GM Focuses on De-carbonization, Agri-Food andAnalyzing Each Businesss Own Characteristic SustainabilityCOMIDAF or the growth of agriculture related businesses in South America,sustainable growth involves building an unwavering operational base in South America as a primary goal, as it has been for all businesses in the region for Nobuhiro Yoshida, General Manager forSC South America (SCSA) and President of SC Brazil.Sumitomo Corporation has been actively promoting one-team management in the entirety of South America, with leadership of the local employees, Mr. Yoshida explained. The company is taking on the challenge of expanding and developing businesses and solving social issues by leveraging the knowledge and skills ofAbove, Nobuhiro Yoshida, General Manager the Group across borders and divisions with a market-in approach,of Sumitomo Corporation South America and based on the business foundation it has built up over the years andPresident of Sumitomo Corporation Brazilthe trusting relationships with influential partners.The most important things are to keep on asking ourselves in In particular, Yoshida said that SCSA has placed its special focusall levels whether a particular operation is sustainable or noton areas related to de-carbonization & renewable energy as wellspecifically whether it is sustainable financially, strategically, in as agriculture & food.each business, in operational quality, and organizationally. These The two subjects have big potential and opportunity concerningself-analyses will help us to find out the hidden problems, and the future of the world, said Yoshida. Needless to say, and morecreate the solutions. importantly, we believe these are the areas that the assets of SouthThis process will make each team sustainable and make our America and our strengths can match well. In addition, we cancompany sustainable. Sustainable growth must be achieved at effect synergy in the entirety of South America. These SCSAs focusall levels and all aspects.areas also align with SCs growth strategy in next generation.In 2022, we should ask ourselves whether our each operation is These new business areas are also a good opportunity to expandsustainable or not, what we have to do to move forward strongly the opportunities for local employees to play an active role, with thetoward true sustainable growth, and take many meaningful aim of making the business base in South America sustainable. actions on all levels. The future looks very bright for SouthUsing their MaPPS (Market-In, Partners, Platform, and Supporters) America when it comes to our MaPPS Strategy and the chal-business development plan, SCSA works toward a vision oflenges in special focus on de-carbonization and agri-food sustainable growth that incorporates many parts all moving inrelated businesses. MaPPS!harmony.As sustainability factors became market requirements,this gave us a true game changer for the future. To begin,we promote carbon neutral operations that promote lessCO2 emissions and incorporate biomass and clean energy,which addresses the market changes for environmentalconcerns. Our collaboration with partners helps us expand& explore new relationships, and the use of our strengthspromotes maximum use of our business platforms in allbusiness fields. With our supporters, all opportunities willbe turned into bright reality.Yoshida believes that all roads must lead back tosustainable growth.Above, Seminar for farmers conducted by Agro Amazonia4 visions Winter 2022'