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Acutely aware of its responsibility as a world-leading manufacturer, Sony explores every opportunity to reduce environmental impact, while supporting those who work to protect and improve the world we share.

Sony products enrich the globe, but we are committed to providing even more. Across the world, Sony is proud to operate in an environmentally-responsible way, and we support many initiatives that reduce waste and degradation; providing a better future for our children, and generations to come.

The Sony Group Environmental Vision unites all Sony companies across every sector in which we operate, in a single set of environmental ideals. Realisation of this Vision is driven by a set of strategic approaches which together, contribute to the creation of a fully sustainable society.

As part of its drive to achieve a zero environmental footprint, Sony is actively engaged in implementing its Road to Zero global environmental plan. This plan consists of the Sony Group Environmental Vision and several sets of mid-term environmental targets which form key stepping-stones on the road to achieving the Vision. Sony’s Road to Zero vision also looks towards enhancing environmental awareness and participation of all Sony employees and to facilitate and contribute to the building of an eco-conscious society through eco-initiatives and products.

You can read detailed information about how seriously Sony treats its Corporate Social Responsibility in the Sony CSR Report 2012.

As a major global manufacturer and transporter of electronic goods; and a producer of music, movies and games; Sony carries a particular responsibility to operate within a sustainable environment. You can read how we go about responding to this challenge by clicking below.

Sony is proud to have introduced many manufacturing and logistics initiatives that help minimise our impact on the environment. Follow the link to read about some of them.

Some extraordinary technology goes into manufacturing in a sustainable way. From recycled materials to batteries that generate electricity from naturally-occurring substances, the possibilities are endless and Sony seeks to exploit them at every opportunity.

Every major manufacturer should be aware of its responsibility to help recycle the products it sells; once those products have reached the end of their lives. Sony has adopted a specific philosophy in this area and you can use the link below to find out more about it.

Sony Australia seeks to enrich the lives of the community in which we operate through the provision of outstanding entertainment and communications products. But this commitment to quality of life also embraces the care we take to minimise our impact on the local environment.

Sony Australia is an active member of the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC), a Government initiative which seeks to minimise the environmental impacts of packaging disposal. The APC will focus on improved packaging design, away from home recycling, litter reduction and increased engagement across the supply chain through product stewardship. To review Sony Australia’s latest submission, please click the link below.

From 1 October 2009, televisions sold in Australia are required to meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and mandatory energy labelling requirements. An approved Energy Label for televisions is displayed on all Sony TVs offered for sale in Australia. Sony Australia has enthusiastically supported this program since its inception.

In conjunction with SITA Environmental Solutions, Sony Australia is enabling and actively encouraging Australian consumers to recycle a wide variety of batteries.

Ever-conscious of the importance of protecting our environment, Sony is proud to have reduced CO2 emissions across our global business sites by over 30% since 2000.