Donation Implemented in Relation to the 'Innovative Carbon Neutral Strategy Fund'

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company, Limited announced that it has donated a portion of its revenues generated from the 'Innovative Carbon Neutral Strategy Fund'. Launched in March 2021, this investment trust focuses on global companies that contribute to or benefit from decarbonization initiatives and related innovations. The donations were made to support research aligned with these goals and were awarded to RIKEN and the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE). The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainable social development, responsible ESG investing, and corporate citizenship through environmentally conscious business operations and continuous social contributions.