Internal Control

All of our activities as a member of the Sumitomo Corporation Group must satisfy a certain level of operational quality that meets or exceeds the expectations of all stakeholders regardless of the region or business area. To improve operational quality, Summit Agro International began in FY2005 to inspect the state of its overall internal control using a checklist prepared by Sumitomo Corporation in accordance with international standards. This checklist covers all key aspects in the management of risk, accounting and finance, compliance and all other organizational operations. This internal control system is defined by our company rules as well, and its objectives, processes and inspection results are promptly shared among all employees at meetings and seminars. Specific actions are then taken to tackle any issues identified through internal control.