Message from the Senior Executive in Charge of Sustainability

Sustainability Supporting Creativity

Sony manages diverse businesses and works for sustainable value creation and long-term growth in corporate value under its Purpose to “fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.” Sony’s sustainability efforts are integrated with its business activities, based on Sony’s Sustainability Vision to “inspire a world filled with emotion for this generation and beyond.”
The roles expected of companies by society and stakeholders are changing significantly in an increasingly uncertain business environment. We believe our response to sustainability issues, such as enhancing diversity, respecting human rights and preserving the global environment, will continue to be essential management priorities that serve as the foundation for corporate sustainability and competitiveness.

At Sony, we believe that bringing together people with diverse backgrounds and values across boundaries leads to innovation and the creation of new forms of emotion. Developing the next generation of talent and creating an environment where diverse talent can thrive are key initiatives underpinning future growth. In addition, by incorporating accessibility and inclusive design principles into the creation process for products, services and entertainment, Sony contributes to a future where everyone can share emotion. Through these efforts, we will deliver Sony’s experiences to more people and expand the possibilities of our businesses.

Sony is aware of the potential human rights impacts of its global business activities. Sony recognizes its responsibility to respect the human rights of all stakeholders throughout its value chain and address adverse human right impacts. In accordance with the Sony Group Human Rights Policy, Sony continues to conduct human rights due diligence reflecting the characteristics of diverse businesses under a group-wide governance structure.

We believe that a healthy global environment is the foundation of a society where people are connected to each other through emotion and live with peace of mind, and that responding to environmental issues such as climate change is essential to sustain creative business activities. Sony is promoting environmental activities under the “Road to Zero,” a long-term environmental plan to achieve a zero environmental footprint by fiscal year 2050*. Fiscal year 2026 marks the start of our medium-term environmental targets, Green Management 2030. In pursuit of these targets, including 100% renewable electricity used in our own business sites, we are accelerating concrete efforts, aiming to realize sustainable growth while reducing environmental impacts.

• *The target achievement timing for the Road to Zero environmental plan and certain medium- and long-term environmental targets had previously been presented as "2050". Beginning with this report, these references have been represented as "FY2050" to align with the fact that environmental data aggregation and target management are conducted on a fiscal-year basis. No changes have been made to previously disclosed target details.

Going forward, Sony will continue to prioritize dialogue with its various stakeholders and take a long-term perspective in its initiatives, aiming to create social value and enhance corporate value, as we strive to fill the world with emotion for this generation and beyond.

Toshimoto Mitomo
Representative Corporate Executive Officer, CSO and Officer in charge of Sustainability