Supporting the Manufacturing of Rechargeable Batteries That Underpin the Spread of Electric Cars

Facing increasingly serious air pollution problems as its economy develops, China is promoting the introduction of environmentfriendly electric cars. Meanwhile, rechargeable batteries.a key component of electric cars.are in increasingly short supply.

Sumisho Metalex Corporation, a Group company, is contributing to the safe, efficient manufacturing of rechargeable batteries.

Through tie-ups with multiple equipment manufacturers, the company is supporting the establishment of an optimal production line by performing the tasks required to construct a rechargeable battery production line that uses equipment made in Japan, such as purchasing individual facilities and pieces of equipment and linking and coordinating facilities.

Japan Charge Network's Project to Establish Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

To popularize electric vehicles and thereby help realize a lowcarbon society, the establishment of charging stations that supply electricity to vehicles is vital. Through Japan Charge Network Co., Ltd., the Sumitomo Corporation Group has been at the forefront of efforts to expand and improve charging infrastructure since the earliest days of electric vehicles. By installing, managing, and operating charging stations, we aim to popularize environment-friendly vehicles and contribute to the realization a rich environment for tomorrow's society.

Construction of Power Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa

In recent years, power shortages have become a serious problem in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has seen economic development and marked population growth. We began building Mozambique's first natural gas-fired combined-cycle thermal power plant in February 2016 and Tanzania's first such plant in the following month. By introducing the latest highly efficient power generation equipment that uses local natural gas, we will help solve power shortage problems and contribute to the development of local communities.

Beginning of Sustainable Forestry Management

The Sumitomo Corporation Group has a stake in OAO Terneyles, which owns approximately 2.76 million hectares of forested land in the Russian Far East and operates a general forest products business.

To preserve precious forest resources and ensure sustainability, the company uses a logging method called “ribbon cutting” or “strip felling,” which leaves parent trees intact so that they can drop seeds, thereby allowing new trees to grow naturally. Based on this method, we will sustain its forests.

The San Cristobal Mining Operation in Bolivia:
Contributing to the Sustainable Development of Local Communities and Responding to the Rising Demand for Non-ferrous Metals

New mine development is necessary in order to respond to the expected medium-to-long-term growth in demand for non-ferrous metals, and contributing to the sustainable development of local communities is indispensable for the smooth development and operation of new mines. The San Cristobal mine in Bolivia, operated by the Sumitomo Corporation Group, contributes to the local economy through direct and indirect employment. Furthermore, the mine supports the sustainable development of local communities by establishing industrial and daily life infrastructure and developing human resources through technical training.