Sony applies an integrated perspective to environmental activities that covers all sites worldwide, whether they are involved in manufacturing activities or not, based on Green Management 2010 mid-term targets and policies issued by the department in charge of environmental functions at the Tokyo headquarters.

On the topic of greenhouse gases, Sony has spotlighted efforts to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions, calculated in terms of CO2, from all sites by 7% or more from the 2000 level by fiscal year 2010. To this end, Sony is promoting energy-saving measures at its sites, introducing renewable energy as alternative power sources and limiting the use of greenhouse gases, such as perfluorocarbons.

In addition to emission reduction measures taken, production adjustments and the closure and consolidation of sites -- both prompted by the global economic downturn ?led to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Total CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions at sites reached about 1.53 million tons in fiscal year 2010, down about 31% from fiscal year 2000. Waste generated at sites amounted to about 128,000 tons in fiscal year 2010, down about 54% from the fiscal year 2000 level; and water used by sites came to about 15.7 million m3, down about 41% from fiscal year 2000. Sony released approximately 1,184 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere, down about 35% from fiscal year 2000.

In addition, Sony seeks to conserve biodiversity through such approaches as site greening; undertakes environmental communications; embraces green technologies in manufacturing processes; promotes green purchasing; and assumes an environment-conscious perspective in the construction of its buildings.