Earth’s magnificence inspires us
Sony could not deliver such amazing experiences without inspiration from the world around us.
Sony’s Environmental Philosophy
Sony recognizes the importance of preserving the natural environment that sustains all life on the earth for future generations and thereby ensuring that all humanity can attain a healthy and enriched life. In order to realize such sustainable society, Sony strives to achieve a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of our products and business activities.
Responsibility
The challenge: minimal footprint, maximum inspiration
Initiatives to fulfil corporate social responsibilities while pursuing our
"Road to Zero" environmental plan
Contribution
Innovation for sustainability on Earth
Using our technology and innovation along with co-creation with
communities for a more sustainable society
Activities
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The continuing evolution of packaging with the environment in mindView more -
Environmental considerations in content productionView more -
Connecting to the future with renewable energyView more -
UN and PlayStation® to create virtual experience on climate changeView more -
Triporous™, contributing for a clean worldView more -
Helping to reduce semiconductor plant’s footprintView more -
Environmentally-conscious manufacturing of Sony's electronics productsView more -
Preserving nature and biodiversity with PlayStation CommunityView more -
Sony’s Original Blended MaterialView more -
All-round consideration for the environmentView more -
Sony’s product design, supported by SORPLAS™View more -
Improved PlayStation®5 PackagingView more
Climate Change
We reduce greenhouse gas emissions not just in operations but also throughout projects and services, and our workplace programs save energy and promote renewable energy. We engage our supply chain partners to share our commitment to curbing emissions.
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Environmental considerations in content productionView more -
Connecting to the future with renewable energyView more -
Triporous™, contributing for a clean worldView more
Resources Conservation
We conserve resources by minimizing consumption and maximizing recycled materials in operations and product life cycles. To reduce consumption, we make products lighter and improve workplace resource efficiency. To promote recycling, we work with recyclers and reuse materials from used products around the world.
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The continuing evolution of packaging with the environment in mindView more -
Sony’s Original Blended MaterialView more -
Sony’s product design, supported by SORPLAS™View more
Biodiversity Conservation
Natural resources are essential to Sony's business activities, and we are aware that our operations may affect the natural environment in various ways. We strive to continue protecting biodiversity (maintaining balanced ecosystems) through our business and conservation activities.
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Creating abundant ecosystems through new agricultural methodsView more -
One Sony, for the future of our oceansView more -
Sony's internal campaigne "Food for the Future"View more
Management of Chemical Substances
Regulatory compliance is just the start. We establish our own chemical substance management standards for strict control over chemicals in raw materials and parts globally. We phase out and replace any substances that may pose environmental risks in production while prohibiting suppliers from using specified substances.
