Sony's procurement activities are based on two main principles.

One is meeting the expectations of Sony customers worldwide. Customers expect Sony products and services to offer a high level of value. They also expect Sony to be a good corporate citizen through its operations. Sony's procurement activities are no exception in meeting these expectations.

The other is relationships with suppliers. Sony procures parts and materials for its products from numerous suppliers worldwide. Sony's worldwide procurement activities require smooth relationships with suppliers based on mutual trust and cooperation. Sony therefore places importance on creating such relationships with suppliers.

Sony believes that both Sony and its suppliers need to be good partners: in order to provide highly appealing products that satisfy customers, and to be good corporate citizens through such activities as green procurement.