Sony aims, through continuous technological innovation and new business initiatives, to contribute positively to the natural environment and the dreams of future generations.
Recognizing the utmost importance of our natural life-support systems, sustainable economic development is the top business priority for the Sony Group. Sustainable economic development means utilizing our environmental resources in a manner that will also allow future generations to achieve their potential for health, wealth and happiness.
Sony aims to show that it is possible to achieve a new balance between humankind and nature by doing more with less, reducing the environmental impact arising from our use of energy and resources while providing high quality, high performing products and services to our customers.
All Sony staff will continuously learn about a broad variety of environmental issues. We will cooperate closely and continuously with stakeholders in a joint quest to improve the world in which we live.
Sony is committed to sustainability at all levels of our business operations, from the conception and development, the sales, use and disposal of our products. Sustainable economic development is an integral part of overall business strategy and Sony takes the following life-cycle approach to its business and manufacturing process.
(1) Corporate Citizenship
Sony has a broad and lasting responsibility towards both the natural environment and society. Sony will treat each employee with respect and help increase her or his knowledge about the environment. Sony will show a high level of integrity in our relations with our stakeholders and society. We recognize the importance of local environments as well as the global environment. We will participate actively in community activities in different regions of the world aiming always to be a good