Acquisition of ISO 14001 certification

Sumitomo Corporation Global Metals has been ISO 14001-certified since August 2016 as one of the Sumitomo Corporation Group companies that received integrated ISO 14001 certification. ISO 14001 sets out the international standards for environmental management systems and shows the framework for organizations to protect the environment and respond to the changing global environment through their environmental policies. We will foster environmental management based on our ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, thereby reducing environmental risks and further contributing to the environment through our business operations.