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GROUP COMPANIES SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FOCUS REFRIGERANT RECYCLING: STAYING COOL THE RESPONSIBLE WAY D iversified Pure Chem — a recent acquisition of Pure Chem (PCS) by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA) subsidiary Diversified CPC (DCPC) — is fostering corporate social responsibility by bringing a solution to a longtime problem of used refrigerant disposal. Diversified Pure Chem is currently leading the industry in recycling and reuse of refrigerants. DCPC made its mark as a global leader in the production and manufacturing of the highest quality aerosol, propellants, specialty gases, alternative fuels, NGL refrigerants, physical foam blowing agents, and related products available, while PCS fostered a progressive and eco-conscious process for the recycling of existing refrigerants as an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certified Refrigerant Reclaimer. “Before it became a buzzword, our company was engaged in corporate social responsibility because aerosol propellant products have been a heavily regulated industry,” said Bill Auriemma, President and CEO of DCPC. “If you go all the way back to the late 1970s, you see that Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, were banned from aerosol products for ozone HYBRID VEHICLES: TAKING SUSTAINABILITY ON THE ROAD T he auto market has experienced a higher demand in recent years for environmentallyfriendly automobiles; Kelley Blue Book reports that June 2012 enjoyed a 164% increase in sales of electric and hybrid car sales over June the previous year. Sumitomo Corporation of America is has been a part of this boost in sales through the lease and purchases offerings of hybrid vehicles at dealerships run by subsidiary Summit Motor Management and Summit Auto Group. “We are mainly selling Toyota and Lexus cars at our dealerships and hybrid cars are a major part of this,” said Hironobu Shibata, President of Summit Motor Management. “Besides hybrid cars enjoying a much better fuel economy, some states provide exclusive access for hybrid cars in carpool lanes, which is an additional benefit for drivers in heavily trafficked metropolitan cities. By owning or leasing one, you can definitely be proud of yourself for consuming less gas and reduction of CO2, thus being environmentally friendly to your local community.” Summit Motor’s current U.S. dealerships include Toyota of Tri Cities in Kennewick, Washington; Gresham Toyota in 12 v i s i o n s W i n t e r 2 0 1 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Visions - Winter 2013

Visions - Winter 2013
Contents
SCOA Power Business Unit Takes the Lead in Renewable Power
Accelerating Toward A More Sustainable Tomorrow
Refrigerant Recycling: Clearing The Air for a Better Tomorrow
Hybrid Vehicles: Taking Sustainability on the Road
Tri-Arrows’ Logan Aluminum Mill Receives American Metal Market “Rolling Mill of the Year” Award
SC News
SCOA Foundation “Contributes Broadly to Society” in 2012

Visions - Winter 2013