SONY

Environmental activities of Sony Corporation

Sony recognizes the importance of preserving the natural environment that sustains life on earth for future generations and helps humanity to attain the dream of a healthy and happy life. Sony is committed to achieving this goal by seeking to combine ongoing innovation in environmental technology with environmentally sound business practices.

Sony aims for greater eco-efficiency in its business activities through maximizing the efficiency of nonrenewable energy and resource use and providing products and services with greater added value. Efforts will focus on reducing harmful effects on the environment by ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and reducing the environmental impact of energy and resource use on a continuing basis. Steps will also be taken to find solutions to complex environmental issues through closer cooperation and enhanced information sharing with the broad spectrum of Sony stakeholders.

Environmental activities for LTO

Recycled resin adapted for LTO cartridge shell

Sony is producing LTO media and 34% of cassette shell material made from recycled resin. Plastic waste is adopted for gray and black color resin and reduced 59 (*) tons of resin annually.

(*) figures based on August 2007