索尼Sony Corporation (SNE) 1999年可持续发展报告「NYSE」.pdf

1、Sonys commitment to environmental idealsFor The Next GenerationEnvironmental Report 1999Sony first laid down a set of basic guidelines for environmental performance in March 1993.The policywent into effect the following month.To reflect ongoing shifts in public attitudes and concerns,thecompany revi

2、sed the guidelines in July 1995.Today,this revised Sony Global Environmental Policy ispositioned as a core element of operations in all members of the worldwide Sony Group.PhilosophyRecognizing that environmental protection is one of the most pressing issues facing mankind today,Sony incorporates a

3、sound respect for nature in all of its business activities.Guidelines1.The Sony Group will form and maintain an organization that can promote a variety of environmentalprotection activities.2.The Group will establish technically and economically viable environmental objectives and constantlyseek to

4、enhance the quality of its conservation activities.3.Group companies will observe all applicable laws,regulations and agreements related to theenvironment.Moreover,the Group will create autonomous standards for even more effectiveenvironmental protection.4.The Group will pursue improvements in all a

5、reas of operations,including resource and energyconservation,recycling,and the reduction of waste.5.To the fullest extent possible,the Group will adopt alternative technologies and materials in place ofenvironmentally harmful processes and materials,such as ozone-depleting substances,greenhousegases

6、 and other pollutants.The Group will also collect and recycle such substances and take othersteps to minimize their use.6.The Group will make products and develop technologies that minimize environmental impact.7.Through environmental audits,the Group will continually endeavor to upgrade its environ