Key Findings
Sony's materiality assessment reaffirmed the importance of the seven key areas of its CSR agenda in which continues to be in the areas that Sony shall promote its initiatives. The assessment also showed a cluster of topics related to Sony's electronics business, including managing its operation's social and environmental impact and improving transparency across the supply chain, as being of particular concern to stakeholders. In addition, the assessment identified emerging topics such as those concerning the management of content and information with the growth of Sony's network and entertainment businesses. The assessment also identified topics that Sony has limited influence or have already been addressed through ongoing programs. At the same time, the assessment showed that stakeholder expectations are high toward innovation in developing sustainable products and services and creating value to society.
Going forward, Sony pledges to continue working to better understand the expectations of its stakeholders and to address the challenges and opportunities identified through the materiality assessment.