New Valent USA Newsletter - October

NEWS, EVENTS & INITIATIVES

Log your FY25 SDG investments! We want to hear what you are doing in your personal lives and at work to contribute to Valent’s top 5 priority Sustainable Development Goals. Please take a moment to complete the Reporting Form to log your investment . You must submit 1 form per investment from April 1, 2025 - now. Learn more about our priority SDGs and company goals . For further guidance on what to submit, refer to this PDF .

Improved NAIC Waste Stream: Know Where Your Trash Goes!

We’ve updated signage at the Market and Coffee Bars to make it easier to identify where different waste items belong. From K-Cups to compost, recycling, and leftover food, every properly sorted item helps improve conditions for our planet. Check out the full guide here to see exactly what goes where and help us keep sustainability in action at NAIC!

Join JIRI-RITA ACTION 2025! This year, Valent U.S.A. is taking part in JIRI-RITA ACTION, an initiative for Sumitomo Chemical Group employees to put our corporate philosophy into action—as teams! Theme for FY2025: “Take on Challenge: Be an Innovative Solution Provider! Implement ‘Jiri-Rita Koushi-Ichinyo’ Through Our Work.” When: August 4 – November 28, 2025 How to participate: 1. Watch the short video (~13 min) on the theme and participation. 2.Reflect: “What challenges will we take on to become an Innovative Solution Provider?” 3.Share ideas with your team during a discussion led by your department/workplace leader. 4.Declare your team’s idea using the submission form (group photo optional). What we’re looking for: Ideas that help us work smarter, improve efficiency, reduce waste, streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and innovate beyond current routines.

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