Valent U.S.A. Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 – Valent U.S.A. LLC today announced the release of its fiscal year 2022 Sustainability Report. The comprehensive report reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and its contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, and Responsible Consumption and Production.

“Valent has always been a company focused on serving our customers, partners, employees and communities,” said Valent U.S.A. President and CEO Matt Plitt. “We are proud to release our second annual Sustainability Report, which highlights the progress we have made toward our sustainability goals. Our commitment to sound science, innovation and partnerships drives us forward in our mission to create a more sustainable future for agriculture and the world.”

Valent and its parent company, Sumitomo Chemical, have long been committed to environmentally responsible practices and the promotion of sustainable agriculture. The release of this report coincides with Valent’s 35th anniversary and reinforces the company’s pledge to align its operations and innovations with the global sustainability agenda.

Key Highlights from the 2022 Sustainability Report

• The launch of the Sustainable Solutions Criteria, a third-party reviewed product assessment framework used to evaluate and define sustainable solutions across Valent’s portfolio
• Efforts to address food waste and food loss through products, partnerships and community initiatives
• Collaborative partnerships with industry and educational programs to empower growers, agricultural professionals and students with sustainable practices
• Progress toward diversity, equity and inclusion goals and initiatives that promote gender equality in agriculture

To learn more about Valent’s commitment to sustainability and to read and download the full report, visit the 2022 Sustainability Report.

About Valent U.S.A.

Valent U.S.A. LLC, headquartered in San Ramon, California, develops and markets products in the United States, Canada and Mexico that advance sustainable agriculture, protect crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health. Valent products include a well-known line of herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and plant growth regulator products for agricultural, seed protection and professional use. Valent is a leader in marketing and sales of both traditional chemical products and biorational products developed by its affiliate, Valent BioSciences LLC. For more information about Valent or the full product line, please call 800-6-VALENT (682-5368) or visit valent.com.

About Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies. It offers a diverse range of products globally in the fields of petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals and materials, health and crop science products and pharmaceuticals. For additional information, visit https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/.