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1、1ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesContentsContentsAbout the Sustainability Rep

2、ort2Approach to Sustainability4SonyGroupsMateriality4Fiscal2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopic6CSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivities 11StakeholderEngagement 12ContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoals 14ExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivities15 Corporate G

3、overnance 16ManagementApproach16CorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPolicies 17GovernanceFramework17InternalControlandGovernanceFramework29RelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholders33 Ethics and Compliance 36ManagementApproach36TheSonyGroupCodeofConduct 37EthicsandComplianceProgram38ForE

4、thicalandResponsibleBusinessConduct40PrivacyandPersonalInformationManagement 41 Respect for Human Rights42ManagementApproach42HumanRightsInitiatives 43HumanRightsinProductsandServices44HumanRightsintheWorkplace 46HumanRightsintheSupplyChain(ResponsibleSupplyChain)76 Technology 47ManagementApproach47

5、 Employees48ManagementApproach48EmployeeData 50DiversityandInclusion53TalentDevelopment57EmployeeEngagement61OccupationalHealth&Safety67ExternalEvaluation75 Responsible Supply Chain76ManagementApproach76SupplyChainManagement77ResponsibleSourcingofMinerals85 Quality and Services89ManagementApproach89

6、PhilosophyandPolicyforProductQualityandServices90ProductQualityandQualityManagement91ImprovingtheQuality,SafetyandLong-TermReliabilityofProducts 93CustomerService 94UsabilityandAccessibility95 Environment98ManagementApproach98EnvironmentalPoliciesandTargets99EnvironmentalTechnologies 114ProductsandS

7、ervices115SuppliersandOutsourcingContractors124Sites125Logistics138ProductRecycling140EnvironmentalCommunication145 Community Engagement148ManagementApproach148Policy,FrameworkandMainScopeofCommunityEngagement149ResultsofCommunityEngagementInitiatives150DisasterReliefandHumanitarianAid 153VolunteerS

8、ystemsforEmployees 154Data Section155Datasheet155EnvironmentalDataCollectionMethodsandRationale161IndependentAssuranceStatement164Global Reporting Initiative(GRI)Standards and its Content Index 1652ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApp

9、roach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesAbout theSustainabilityReportAbout the Sustainability Report Disclosure and Communication of Financial and Non-Financial InformationSonyunderstands

10、theimportanceofappropriatedisclosuretoandcommunicationwithstakeholders.Since2019,SonyreleasesitsCorporateReporttocomprehensivelycommunicatefinancialinformationandnon-financialinformation,includingpoliciesformid-to-long-termvaluecreationandbusinessstrategies.Sonyalsopostsfinancialdata,non-financialin

11、formationandbusinesssummariesdesignedprimarilyforinvestorsandshareholdersontheInvestorRelationssectionofitswebsite.Inaddition,SonyreleasestheSustainabilityReport2020toprovideacomprehensiveanddetailedreportonnon-financialinformationforawiderangeofstakeholders.Thisreportisorganizedbythematerialtopicsw

12、hichformthefoundationforSonyslong-termvaluecreation,anditfocusesonactivitiesinfiscal2019.Corporate Report Investor Relations SustainabilityDisclosure of Financial and Non-Financial InformationCorporate Report 2020Integrated report covering financial and non-financial information,such as business str

13、ategy and management policies for mid-to long-term value creation Message from the CEO Value Creation at Sony Businesses and Foundation for Creating Value Corporate Governance“Investor Relations”WebsiteA business overview,with financial and non-financial information,particularly relevant to investor

14、s and shareholdersBriefings for Investors Corporate Strategy Meeting Earnings Announcement ESG BriefingFinancial Reports Securities Report (Japanese only)SEC FilingsCorporate Governance and Internal Controls Corporate Governance ReportSustainability Report 2020Covers non-financial information,such a

15、s activities related to sustainability and CSR,relevant to a wide range of stakeholders Approach to Sustainability Corporate Governance Ethics and Compliance Respect for Human Rights Technology Employees Responsible Supply Chain Quality and Services Environment Community Engagement3ContentsAbout the

16、SustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesAbout theSustainabilityReport Editorial PolicySonyfirstissuedi

17、tsenvironmentalreportin1994,thenenhancedtheinformationrelatedtocorporatesocialresponsibility(CSR)andchangedthenameofthereportto“CSRreport”in2003.InordertokeeptheinformationdiscloseduptodateasSonysscopeofbusinessandcircumstanceschange,SonyhasbeendisclosingitsCSRactivitiesmainlyonthewebsince2014.In201

18、8,thereportwasrenamedthe“SustainabilityReport.”In2020,SonycompiledandissuedthisreportmainlyinPDFformattoimprovereadability.FormoreinformationonSonyssustainabilityandCSRactivities,pleaserefertothisreport.Inaddition,theSustainabilitysectionontheSonyGroupPortalWebsiteincludessectionsontheEnvironment,So

19、cialContribution,Accessibility,andDiversity&Inclusion.Scope:SonyCorporation,consolidatedsubsidiariesandothercompanieswithinthescopeofconsolidationPeriod Covered:Fiscal2019(April1,2019-March31,2020)Pleasenote,however,thatreportingonmaterialactivities,suchasmajororganizationalchanges,includesinformati

20、onupthroughJuly31,2020.Inthemaintextofthereport,“Sony”referstotheentireSonyGroup,notjustSonyCorporation.TheSonyGroupisSonyCorporationtheparentcompanythatoperatesinJapanandallconsolidatedsubsidiariesinwhichSonyCorporationholdsacapitalstakeofmorethan50%.Forconsolidatedsubsidiaries,pleaseseeAffiliatedC

21、ompanies(ConsolidatedSubsidiaries)attheSonyGroupPortalWebsite.Affiliated Companies(Japan)Affiliated Companies(Outside Japan)Referenced Guidelines:TheinformationinthisreportispresentedwithreferencetotheGlobalReportingInitiative(GRI)Standards.ThisreportalsoreferstotheEnvironmentalReportingGuidelines(F

22、iscalyear2018version)publishedbyJapansMinistryoftheEnvironment.ForthecomparativetableswiththeGRIStandards,pleaseseepage165below.Comparative Table with GRI StandardsReporting Principles of Materiality:Sonyhasconductedamaterialityassessmentthatincorporatesstakeholderperspectivestoidentifymaterialissue

23、s,whichisthefoundationforthecreationoflong-termvaluethroughitsbusinesses.Learnmoreaboutthisonpage4.Specifying Material TopicsForathird-partyreportontheverificationofenvironmentaldata,pleaseseepage164.Independent Verification ReportInquiries:SonyCorporation1-7-1Konan,Minato-ku,Tokyo108-0075,JapanTel:

24、+81-3-6748-2111Date of Issue:August2020(Previousreportissued:August2019;issuedannually)4ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommuni

25、tyEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproach to SustainabilitySony Groups MaterialityFiscal2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExterna

26、lEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivitiesApproach to SustainabilitySonysmanagementapproachis“gettingclosertopeople,”anditspurposeisto“filltheworldwithemotion,throughthepowerofcreativityandtechnology.”Forpeopletobeconnectedthroughemotion,itisnecessaryforpeople,society,andtheplanettobehealthy.TheSonyGr

27、oupCodeofConductstates,“ItisthecorecorporateresponsibilityofSonytosocietytopursueitscorporatevalueenhancementthroughinnovationandsoundbusinesspracticesandcontributetodevelopingasustainablesociety.”Sonyalsogivesdueconsiderationtotheimpactsofitsbusinessactivitiesontheinterestsofitsstakeholderssharehol

28、ders,customers,employees,suppliers,businesspartners,localcommunities,otherorganizationsandtheglobalenvironment.Sonyalsoengagesindialoguewithstakeholderstobuildtrustandgetinput.Basedontheseprinciples,Sonywillcreatesustainablesocialandeconomicvaluefromalong-termperspectivebydeliveringemotionalexperien

29、cestopeopleandcontinuingtoworkwithitsstakeholderstopursuesustainabilityinsuchareasastheenvironmentandhumanrights,implementingtheseinitiativesacrossallofitsbusinesses.Sony Groups Materiality Overview and Purpose of Materiality AnalysisTheSonyGroupisaglobalorganizationwithabroadrangeofbusinessesaround

30、theworldelectronicequipment,devices,gameconsoles,digitalnetworks,motionpictures,music,andfinancialandinsuranceservices.SonyrecognizesthatstakeholdersexpectSonytomaintainawell-definedstanceandtakeactiontoaddresstheissuesfacingsocietyandtheglobalenvironment,inadditiontodeliveringemotionalexperiencesth

31、roughitsbusiness.Therefore,in2019,Sonyreviewedits“CSRmaterialtopics,”conductingananalysisincorporatingtheperspectivesofstakeholders.TheaimwastoidentifytopicsthatarematerialtoSonyseffortstocreatelong-termvaluethroughitsbusinesses.Theprocessformaterialityanalysisconsistedof(1)identifyingandclassifying

32、candidatetopics,(2)assessingthetopicsfromtheperspectiveofSonyanditsstakeholders,and(3)specifyingmaterialtopics.Materiality Assessment StepsStep 1Identify and classify candidate topicsStep 2Assess the topics from the perspective of Sony and its stakeholdersStep 3Specify material topicsStep 1:Identify

33、 and classify candidate topicsBasedoninternalandexternalinformationanddocuments,Sonyselectedcandidatetopicswithhighrelevance.ReferencesincludedtheGlobalReportingInitiative(GRI)StandardsandtheSustainabilityAccountingStandardsBoard(SASB)standards,whichareglobalguidelinesforsustainabilityreporting,theI

34、SO26000internationalstandardforcorporatesocialresponsibility,andtheUNSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs),whicharegloballyagreedgoalsforbuildingasustainableworld.Step 2:Assess the topics from the perspective of Sony and its stakeholdersThecandidatetopicsidentifiedandclassifiedintheStep1wereassessedfrom

35、theperspectivesofSonyanditsstakeholderswithreferencetofollowing:Assessmentbyexecutiveofficersresponsibleforeachtopicfromtheviewpointsofmid-to-long-termsocialandtechnologicalchanges,andtheneedtofurtherenhancemeasurestoachieveSonysidealstateAssessmentoftheimportanceofeachtopicfromtheperspectiveofstake

36、holdersbasedoninformationpublishedbyNGOs,investors,ESGratingagencies,themassmediaandothersAssessmentfromtheperspectiveofstakeholdersthroughanexchangeofviewswithinvestorsandexternalCSRexpertsStep 3:Specify material topicsBasedontheassessmentconductedinStep2,thematerialtopicswerespecifiedwiththefinala

37、pprovalofseniormanagement.5ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustain

38、abilityApproachtoSustainabilitySony Groups MaterialityFiscal2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivities Analysis Results and M

39、aterial TopicsAsaresultofthemulti-facetedassessmentprocessabove,“Technology”and“Employees,”whicharethecommonelementsunderlyingSonysdiversebusinessportfolio,werespecifiedasthemostimportantmaterialtopicsforsupportingSonyslong-termvaluecreation.TheSustainabilityReport2019reportsonSonysmaterialtopicswit

40、hinninecategoriesCorporateGovernance,EthicsandCompliance,RespectforHumanRights,Technology,Employees,ResponsibleSupplyChain,QualityandServices,Environment,andCommunityEngagementasshowninthetablebelow.Goingforward,Sonywillstrengthenitseffortstoaddressthesematerialtopicsinordertocreatelong-termvalue.Ma

41、terial Topics of the Sony GroupMateriality analysis resultMaterial topicsSustainability Report coverageMostimportantTechnology TechnologyEmployees EmployeesImportantCorporategovernanceRiskmanagementInformationsecurityTaxstrategy Corporate GovernanceEthicsandcompliancePrivacyAnti-corruption Ethics an

42、d ComplianceRespectforhumanrights Respect for Human RightsResponsiblesupplychain Responsible Supply ChainProductqualityUsabilityandAccessibilityCustomerservice Quality and ServicesResourceconservationClimatechangeChemicalsubstancesBiodiversity EnvironmentSocialcontributioninitiatives Community Engag

43、ement6ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSust

44、ainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal 2019 Summary of the Sony Groups Progress by Material TopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivitiesFiscal 2019 Summary of the Sony Grou

45、ps Progress by Material TopicArea of focus and material topicBasic policyAchievement in fiscal 2019*1Future initiativeCoverageImportanceArea of focus Material topicMost importantTechnology TechnologyEmpowerdiversebusinessesthroughtechnologyStrengthentechnologicaladvantagesandcreatingvaluethroughnewt

46、echnologiesAccelerateexternalpartnershipsDevelop3DimagingtechnologytounleashcreatorscreativityContinuetoleverageadvantagesinimagingandsensingtechnologiesfornewvaluecreationEnsurenext-generationconsoleoffersgameexperiencesofthefutureContinuetodevelopnewAI-enabledinsurancetooffersafetyandreliabilityfo

47、ramobilesocietyContinuetoworkonR&Dfocusingongettingclosertothemotivationsofusersandcreators,andcreatenewvaluebyempoweringdiversebusinessesthroughtechnologyCorporate Report 2020:p34SustainabilityReport TechnologySonyGroupPortalWebsite Technology Investor Relations Sony Technology Day Brand CES 2020Em

48、ployees EmployeesRespectandsupporteachemployeesambitiontogrowandtakeonnewchallenges,andprovidearangeofexperiencesandopportunitiesforeachemployeetomakethemostoftheirdiverseindividualstrengths,skillsandabilitiesIntroducedtheSymphonyPlantosupportwork-lifebalanceinApril2020Signedonto“TheValuable500”Perc

49、entageofmanagementpositionsheldbywomen:9.3%(fiscal2020targetinSonyGroupinJapan:10%)Percentageofemployeeswithdisabilities:2.81%(SonyCorporation)PromotedtheuseofthePORTavenuetodevelopnewtalentforevents,seminars,andvoluntarycommunityactivitiesEmployeeengagementsurveyResponserate:88%,engagementindex*2:8

50、5%ImplementedOHSinitiativestargetingzeroinjuryandzeroillnessInjuryFrequencyRateforaccidentscausingabsencefromwork(Japan/EastAsiaregion*3):0.18(29%increaseyear-on-year)InjuryFrequencyRateforaccidentscausingabsencefromwork(OutsideJapan/EastAsiaregion):0.53(25%reductionyear-on-year)PromotedobtainingISO

51、45001certification(fivemanufacturingsitesobtainedthecertificationaroundtheworld)Provideasystemandenvironmentforsustainablegrowthforindividualsandbusinessesbasedontheconceptof“gettingclosertopeople”StrengtheneffortstoensuresafetyandphysicalandmentalhealthtoensurezeroinjuryandzeroillnessImplementmeasu

52、restoreducehealthrisksCorporate Report 2020:p38SustainabilityReport EmployeesSonyGroupPortalWebsite Diversity and Inclusion Investor Relations ESG Briefing7ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply Ch

53、ainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal 2019 Summary of the Sony Groups Progress by Material TopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActiviti

54、esStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivitiesArea of focus and material topicBasic policyAchievement in fiscal 2019*1Future initiativeCoverageImportanceArea of focus Material topicImportantCorporate governanceCorporate governanceCo

55、ntinuouslystrivetostrengthenthecorporategovernancesysteminawaythatissuitableforSonyandincreasescorporatevalueoverthemid-tolong-termFurtherenhanceddiversityintheboardroomContinuedperiodicreportstoBoardonESG-relatedmattersFocusedoninformationsecuritycontinuouslythroughDirectorinchargeofInformationSecu

56、rityHeldadditionalexecutivesessionsExpandeddisclosureregardingcompensationofDirectorsandSeniorExecutivesConductedvisitingauditsbyAuditCommitteemembersatSonysbusinesssitesContinuouslystrivetostrengthenthecorporategovernancesystemMaintaindiversityoftheBoardofDirectorsImplementmeasuresbasedontheresults

57、oftheeffectivenessevaluationsuchasutilizingvoluntarycommitteesBuild,discloseandimprovecompensationsystemformanagementteambasedonlong-termmanagementapproachCorporate Report 2020:p54SustainabilityReport Corporate GovernanceSecuritiesReportCorporateGovernanceReportSonyGroupPortalWebsite Investor Relati

58、ons ESG BriefingRisk managementManagerisksthatmaycauselossestotheSonyGroupStrengthenriskmanagementthroughoutthesupplychaintomitigateriskofbusinessdisruptionsduetoemergenciessuchasaccidentsandnaturaldisastersContinuouslystrengthenedcrisismanagementsystembyemployingbasicactionmanuals,drills,andimprove

59、mentbasedonmanufacturingsitesurvey,andestablishedsystemtoaddresstheCOVID-19pandemicStrengthencooperationwithgroupcompaniesinbusinesscontinuityplanning(BCP),conductandcontinuouslyimprovepracticaldrills,therebyenhancingeffectivenessofcrisismanagementandBCPReducetheriskofagingbuildingsbyoptimizingfacil

60、ityrenewalandrepairplansInformation securityMaintainthetrustofcustomers,employeesandbusinesspartnersbyprotectingtheinformationentrustedtoSonythroughimprovinginformationsecuritymanagementpractices,andenhancingsecuritycontrolsContinuouslystrengthenedinformationsecurityprogramsProvidedinformationsecuri

61、tytrainingtoallemployeesMonitoredandrespondedtosecuritythreatsona24/7basisbytheglobalsecurityoperationscenterPeriodicallyvalidateandreviseinformationsecuritystandardsbasedonindustrybestpractices,reviewsecurityrisks,anddriveimprovementinitiatives,therebycontinuouslystrengtheningsecuritygovernanceExam

62、ineincreasinglysophisticatedcyber-attacksonadailybasis,improvecountermeasures,andidentifynewthreats,therebycontinuingtoswiftlyandappropriatelyrespondtosecurityissuesContinuouslysecureanddevelophigh-levelsecurityprofessionalsTax strategyComplywithallapplicabletaxlawsandregulationsofeachcountryandregi

63、onwhereSonyconductsbusinessaswellasthecommonrulesandguidanceregardinginternationaltaxationUpdateourknowledgeofallapplicabletaxlawsandobligationsintheJurisdictionsinwhichwedobusiness,aswellasregularreportingandcommunicationswiththeCFOandotherseniormanagementaboutkeytaxissuesandtaxrisk.Continueefforts

64、toensurecompliancewiththeapplicabletaxlawsandregulations8ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnol

65、ogyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal 2019 Summary of the Sony Groups Progress by Material TopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognition

66、ofCSRActivitiesArea of focus and material topicBasic policyAchievement in fiscal 2019*1Future initiativeCoverageImportanceArea of focus Material topicImportantEthics and complianceEthics and complianceSupportSonysethicalandresponsiblebusinesspracticesbytakingthefollowinginitiatives:Fosteranethicalcu

67、lturebasedonSonysValuesandtheSonyGroupCodeofConductEnsureimplementationofthecomplianceprogramContinuouslyassesscompliancerisksinrelationtoSonysbusinessactivitiesandreviewthecomplianceprogrambasedontheresultsoftheassessmentProvidedtrainingsandmessagesonethicsandcomplianceviaGlobalEthics&ComplianceNet

68、workCompliancemonitoring:Createdactionplansonagroup-widebasisbasedoncomplianceassessmentresultsandfolloweduptheprogressOperatedSonyGroupEthics&ComplianceHotline(Numberofreportsinfiscalyear2019:approximately440reports)Continuouslyworktofosterethicalculturebyseniormanagementleadershipbyexampleandwell-

69、developedtrainingEnsureimplementationofthecomplianceprogramthroughGlobalEthics&ComplianceNetworkContinuouslyassesscompliancerisksinrelationtoSonysbusinessactivitiesandreviewthecomplianceprogrambasedontheresultsoftheassessmentSustainabilityReport Ethics and ComplianceAnti-corruptionPreventanyformsofc

70、orruptionpractices,includingbriberyMaintainedandimplementedanti-corruptionprogrambasedontheSonyGroupAnti-BriberyPolicyContinuedtoprovideemployeetrainingwithcontentandfrequencytailoredtotherisksofeachoperationMaintainandimplementtheanti-corruptionprogramPrivacyContinuouslyaddresschangesintheprivacyen

71、vironmentandtechnologicaldevelopment,andearnthetrustofcustomers,employeesandotherstakeholdersbyprotectingtheirpersonalinformationContinuedtostrengthentheprivacyprogramProvidedprivacytrainingtoallemployeesContinuetorespondquicklytochangesintheexternalenvironmentAccuratelyunderstandregulationsandident

72、ifyprivacyrisksandimproveefficiencyinoperationEnsureprivacytrainingandstrengtheneducationalactivities9ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvi

73、ronmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal 2019 Summary of the Sony Groups Progress by Material TopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDev

74、elopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivitiesArea of focus and material topicBasic policyAchievement in fiscal 2019*1Future initiativeCoverageImportanceArea of focus Material topicImportantRespect for human rightsRespect for human rightsContinuetomakereasonableeffortstoensurethatSonys

75、operations,products,servicesand/orbusinessrelationshipsdonotcauseadversehumanrightsimpactsContinuedactivitiessuchasrespectinghumanrightsofworkersintheelectronicsbusinesssupplychainandrespondingtohumanrightsriskrelatedtonewtechnologiessuchasAIContinuedhumanrightstrainingineachregionEstablishthe“Globa

76、lSocialJusticeFund”tosupportsocialjusticeandhumanrightsinitiativesinJune2020ContinuetoanalyzeandmonitorhumanrightsrisksinbusinessactivitiesacrosstheSonyGroupanditssupplychainSustainabilityReport Respect for Human RightsResponsible supply chainResponsible supply chainAddressriskstohumanrights,laborco

77、nditions,healthandsafety,andtheenvironmentthroughouttheelectronicsproductsupplychainConductedCSRassessmentat14SonyGroupcompanieswithmanufacturingoperationsand162suppliersConductedduediligenceonconflictmineralsusedinSonyproductsConductedduediligenceoncobaltusedinlithium-ionbatteriesContinuetoimprovet

78、heoperationoftheSonySupplyChainCodeofConductandtheSonyGroupPolicyforResponsibleSupplyChainofMineralsSustainabilityReport Responsible Supply ChainQuality and servicesProduct qualityExceedcustomerexpectationsofproductqualityandservice,pursueproductsafety,andimproveusabilityandaccessibility,therebyrema

79、iningahighlytrustedpartnertoallcustomersMaintainingthequalitymanagementsystemandcontinuetoimprovequalityofproductsMovedforwardwithinitiativestoensuresafety,long-termreliability,andsecurityofproductsStrengthenpreventivemeasures,productcompliancesystems,andcompliancewiththeproductsecurityregulations,t

80、herebyimprovingqualityfromtheperspectiveofcustomersandachievingqualitythatexceedscustomerexpectationsSustainabilityReport Quality and servicesSonyGroupPortalWebsite AccessibilityUsability and accessibilityEmployingthehuman-centereddesignprocess,continuedtoworkontheplanning,design,andtestingofproduct

81、sandservicesfromtheviewpointofusersImplementedplanninganddesignofproductsandservicesthattakeaccessibilityintoaccountacrossthegroupEnsurequalityofusabilityandaccessibilityinitiativestodeliverasuperioruserexperienceCustomer serviceContinuedwitheffortstoimprovecustomersatisfactionbyimprovingcustomerinf

82、ormationcentersandothercustomerservicesContinuouslyenhancedtherepairservicenetworkandstrengthenedthefeedbackmechanismforproductqualitybasedonrepairinformationWorktomaintaincustomerloyaltyStrengthenthefeedbackmechanismtoimproveproductqualityPursuecustomerserviceinnovationbyleveraginglatesttechnologie

83、s10ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSustain

84、abilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal 2019 Summary of the Sony Groups Progress by Material TopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivitiesArea of focus and material topicBasic p

85、olicyAchievement in fiscal 2019*1Future initiativeCoverageImportanceArea of focus Material topicImportantEnvironmentClimate changeStrivetoachieveazeroenvironmentalfootprintthroughoutthelifecycleofSonysproductsandbusinessactivitiesinordertorealizeasustainablesocietyAnnualenergyconsumptionofACpoweredd

86、evices(averagereductionrate):52%reduction(fiscal2020target:30%reduction)AbsoluteGreenhousegasemissionsatSonysites:12%reduction(fiscal2020target:5%reduction)CO2emissionsreducedbyusingrenewableenergy:327,000tons(fiscal2020target:300,000tons)AbsoluteCO2emissionsrelatedtologisticsbetweennationsandwithin

87、regions:64%reduction(fiscal2020target:10%reduction)Stepupeffortstoachieveazeroenvironmentalfootprintby2050bytakingthefollowinginitiatives:DevelopandleveragetechnologiesthatcontributetoglobalenvironmentalconservationEnhancesupplychainengagementStrengthenenvironmentalawareness-raisingactivitiesintheen

88、tertainmentandotherbusinessesExpandtheadoptionofrenewableelectricitybyinstallingsolarpanelsatSonysitestoachievethetargetofsourcing100%renewableelectricityforworldwideoperationsby2040Reduceplasticpackagingmaterialsusedforproductsandtheuseofvirginoil-basedplasticsSustainabilityReport EnvironmentSonyGr

89、oupPortalWebsite Environment Investor Relations ESG BriefingResource conservationAmountofvirginoil-basedplasticsperproductunit(averagereductionrate):10%increase(fiscal2020target:10%reduction)AbsolutewastegeneratedatSonysites:20%reduction(fiscal2020target:5%reduction)RolledouttheOneBlueOceanprojectwo

90、rldwidetoreducesingleuseplasticsatSonysitesChemical substancesFacilitatedtheuseofalternativesubstancesforPVCandBFRbasedonSonystandardsformanagementofchemicalsubstancesAmountofVOCreleasedtotheairfromSonysites:Approx.69%reduction(fiscal2020target:50%reduction)BiodiversityImplementededucationandawarene

91、ss-raisinginitiativesonbiodiversityconservationatallSonysitesaspartofcommunityengagementRolledouttheOneBlueOceanprojectworldwideandheldcommunitycleanupsforplasticwasteCommunity engagementSocial contribution initiativesUndertheslogan“FortheNextGeneration,”contributetotheresolutionofawiderangeofglobal

92、socialissueseverywhereSonydoesbusinessaroundtheworldbymakingthemostofSonyproducts,content,andtechnologiesCommunityengagementexpenditures:approx.2.6billionyenNumberofemployeeswhotookpartinvolunteeringprograms(includingfund-raisingandblooddonation):approx.69,000ProvidedSonyScienceProgramworkshopstoapp

93、rox.3,500children,approx.120times.ProvidedKandoExperienceProgramworkshopstoapprox.900childreninmorethan40locations.EstablishedtheSonyGlobalReliefFundforCOVID-19withatotalvalueof100millionUSDinApril2020Implementawareness-raisinginitiativesforpeopleinandoutsidetheSonyGrouptoaddressglobalissues,andstre

94、ngthenemployeeengagementApplytechnologiestosolvesocialissuesSustainabilityReport Community EngagementSonyGroupPortalWebsite Social Contribution Investor Relations ESG Briefing*1 CertainsubsequentinformationuptoJune2020isalsoincluded.*2 Percentageofemployeeswhodidnotgiveanunfavorableresponsetofourque

95、stionsregardingemployeeengagement*3 Japan,KoreaandTaiwanregion11ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData Section

96、TechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopicCSR Organizational Structure and Awareness-Raising ActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecogniti

97、onofCSRActivitiesCSR Organizational Structure and Awareness-Raising Activities Organizational StructureSonysorganizationalstructureforCSRimplementationisspearheadedbytheCSRSectionatSonyCorporationheadquarters,whichinturnoperatesunderthesupervisionoftheCorporateExecutiveOfficerinchargeofCSRappointedb

98、ytheBoardofDirectors.TheCSRSectionplansandsetsobjectivesforCSR-relatedinitiatives,makestheseinitiativesknownthroughouttheSonyGroup,monitorstheprogressofactivities,andprovidesrelevantinformationtothepublicviavariousreportsincludingtheSustainabilityReport.Inadditiontodisclosure,theCSRSectionpromotesdi

99、aloguewithstakeholders,reportsonvariousexternalinputstotheexecutiveofficerinchargeofCSR,andensuresthattheseinputsarefedbacktothemanagementteamandrelevantheadquartersdepartments(includingthoseinchargeoflegalaffairs,compliance,CorporateCommunication,environment,productquality,procurement,investorrelat

100、ions,employees,andmarketing).Accordingly,SonyaddressesCSRfromaGroup-wideperspectiveandincorporatesissuesintomanagementactionasnecessary.TheCSRSectionandotherrelevantheadquartersdepartmentsthenimplementCSRactivitiesthroughouttheGroupbyensuringSonyspoliciesandinitiativesareconveyedtogroupcompaniesarou

101、ndtheworld.Onceayear,inprinciple,theCSRSectionreportstotheBoardofDirectorsonthestatusofSonysentiresetofsustainabilityinitiatives,andtheBoardreviewsthem.Formattersofgreatimportance,theSeniorExecutiveanddepartmentinchargeofthematterprovideregularreportsfortheBoardofDirectorstoreview.CSR Organizational

102、 StructureBoard of DirectorsExecutive Officer in charge of CSRCSR Section at Sony CorporationSections in charge of headquarters functionsBusiness units,Sony Group companies around the world Raising AwarenessSonyrecognizesthateffectiveimplementationofCSRrequireskeenemployeeawarenessandoffersavarietyo

103、feducationalprograms.Sonyandsomeofitsgroupcompaniesoffere-learningtrainingprogramsforallemployeesfocusedoninstillingknow-howandintroducingSonysCSRprogramaswellasenhancinggeneralunderstandingofCSR.SonyalsopublishesamonthlynewslettertohelpSonyGroupemployeesbetterunderstandsocialresponsibility.Itdetail

104、sSonysprincipalCSRinitiativesandreportsonrelatedawardsreceivedfromthirdpartiesandCSRtrends.Inaddition,SonyholdsaSustainabilityForumthatprovidestheGroupsemployeesinJapanwiththeopportunitytoincreasetheirknowledgeofCSR.Thiseventfeatureslecturesbyinvitedexperts,filmscreenings,workshopswhereemployeescand

105、evelopnewideas,andotheractivities,andaddressesavarietyofthemes,includingemergencyrelief,theenvironment,humanrights,poverty,internationalunderstanding,employmentopportunitiesforpersonswithdisabilities,work-lifebalance,diversity,socialinnovation,theSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs),andAIethics.Volunte

106、er Systems for Employees12ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustaina

107、bilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholder EngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivitiesStakeholder Engagement“We

108、 will all give due consideration to the impact of our business activities on the interests of our stakeholders including shareholders,customers,employees,suppliers,business partners,local communities and other organizations.”(SonyGroupCodeofConduct)Communication with StakeholdersSonyunderstandsthata

109、ddressingissuesofinteresttoitsmanystakeholdersisintrinsicallylinkedtoitsabilitytoensureastrongoperatingfoundation,whichisinturnvitaltoensuringthewell-beingandsustainabilityofitsbusinessactivitiesandtoachievingsustainablegrowth.SonysCSRinitiativesreflectthisunderstanding.Sonyworkstoearnthetrustofitss

110、takeholdersthroughitsbusinessactivities,aswellasthrougharangeofCSRinitiatives.StakeholdersPrincipal GoalsMain Communication MethodsCustomersProvideproductsthatdeliversatisfaction,safetyandpeaceofmindfromthecustomersperspectiveProvidecustomerservicethatfurtherenhancescustomersatisfactionEnhanceusabil

111、ityandaccessibilityCustomerCenter(handlesenquiriesfromcustomers)ImportantnoticesregardingproductsandservicesPurchasersquestionnaireParticipationintradeshowsandexhibitionsSeminars“Accessibility”websiteVarioussocialmediasitesShareholdersEnsureswiftandappropriatedisclosureAchievecontinuedgrowthincorpor

112、atevalueGeneralmeetingsofshareholdersandpresentationsonfinancialresultsIRDayandmeetingsforindividualinvestorsESGbriefingsWebsitesdisclosinginformationforinvestorsCorporateReport(integratedreport)Business partnersEnsureappropriate,transparentandfairprocurementpractices,inlinewiththeSonyGroupCodeofCon

113、ductandSonySupplyChainCodeofConductEnsurethatprocurementpracticesareinharmonywiththeenvironmentandsociety(includinglaborissues,humanrightsandconflictminerals)ExplanatorymeetingsforsuppliersAuditsandsurveysrelatedtoCSRprocurementDedicatedwebsiteforbusinesspartnersandadepartmentestablishedforhandlingt

114、heirenquiriesPeriodicallyheldconferencesforbusinesspartnersSonyGroupPolicyforResponsibleSupplyChainofMineralsHotlineStakeholdersPrincipal GoalsMain Communication MethodsEmployeesSupportemployeeswithdiversebackgroundsPromotediversityinhiringFosterglobalbusinessleadersandengineerswhowilldrivegrowthint

115、hefutureSupportindividualcareer-buildingeffortsPromotedialoguethroughemployeesurveysandtownhallmeetingsTownhallmeetingsCareercounselingEmployeesurveysSonyEthics&ComplianceHotlineLabor-managementnegotiationsOccupationalHealth&SafetyCommitteeIn-housenewslettersandintranetLocal communitiesPromoteinitia

116、tivesthatcontributetocommunitiesinfieldswhereSonyisbestabletodosoProvideemergencyreliefWorkwithNGOsandNPOstohelpresolveissuesfacingsocietyLocalvolunteeractivitiesParticipationineventsheldbylocalorganizationsandgovernmentsSocialcontributionactivitiesGlobal environmentReducetheenvironmentalfootprintof

117、SonysbusinessactivitiesandproductsthroughouttheirlifecycletozeroReducegreenhousegasemissionsofSonysbusinessactivitiesandproductsthroughouttheirlifecycletozeroReducethevolumeofvirginresourcesusedandmaximizetheuseofrecycledresources;conservewaterresources;andpromotethecollectionandrecyclingofend-of-li

118、feproductsPreventpollutionbyreducingthevolumeofchemicalsubstancesusedPromotetheconservationandrestorationofbiodiversityandthesustaineduseofecosystemservicesActivitiesforcontributingtothecommunityandreducingtheenvironmentalburdenateachworksiteMeasuresforconsideringtheenvironmentoverthelifecycleofprod

119、uctsandservicesEnvironmentalinformationprovidedthroughcommunicationwithvariousstakeholdersInformationprovidedonthewebsiteNGOs,NPOs and other organizationsCollaboratewithNGOsandNPOstohelpaddresssocialchallengesParticipateinglobalframeworksParticipateinCSR-relatedorganizationsandprojectsActivitiesheld

120、incollaborationwithNGOsandNPOs13ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSu

121、stainabilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholder EngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivities Partnership and Pa

122、rticipation in Multi-stakeholder FrameworksForSony,engagingandworkingtogetherwithvariousstakeholdersisvitalforpursuingCSRactivities.SonynotonlypromotesengagementwithstakeholdersinimplementingitsCSRactivitiesbutalsoparticipatesinmulti-stakeholdereffortstoforgeaglobalframeworkforsocialresponsibility.P

123、artnering with an Environmental NGOInJuly2006,SonyjoinedtheClimateSaversProgramme,whichisapartnershipbetweentheWorldWideFundforNature(WWF),aleadingenvironmentalprotectionNGO,andvariouscompaniesinthedrivetoreducegreenhousegasemissions.ThroughtheClimateSaversProgramme,leadingcorporationspartnerwiththe

124、WWFtoestablishtargetsforreducingabsoluteemissionsofCO2andothergreenhousegases.Progresstowardthesetargetsismonitoredbyanindependentbody.AsofApril2020,12corporationsworldwidehadsignedonasClimateSaversProgrammepartners.AsamemberoftheProgramme,Sonyisexpandingthescopeofsubstancessubjecttogreenhousegasemi

125、ssionreductionrequirementsinastep-by-stepmannerandhasincorporatedthemintoitsenvironmentaltargets.InJune2015,SonyintroducedtheGreenManagement2020environmentalmid-termtargetsforfiscal2016-2020.InadditiontothetargetsforabsolutegreenhousegasemissionsfromSonyGroupsitesandenergyconsumptionofproducts,Sonyh

126、assetnewreductiontargetsforbusinesspartners,suppliersandlogistics.ThesetargetswerereviewedandapprovedbytheWWFasrevisedtargetsforSonyundertheClimateSaversProgramme.Green Management 2020 mid-term environmental targetsParticipation in CSR-Related Organizations and ProjectsSonyisamemberofnumerousglobalC

127、SRorganizations,includingBSRandtheCouncilforBetterCorporateCitizenship(CBCC).TheCBCCwasoriginallyestablishedin1989*1underaninitiativeofNipponKeidanren(JapanBusinessFederation),withthepurposeofpromotinggoodrelationsbetweenJapan-affiliatedcompaniesandvariousstakeholders,includinglocalcommunitiesandemp

128、loyees,byencouraginggoodcorporatecitizenship.Sonysfounder,AkioMorita,servedastheorganizationsfirstchairman.SonyintendstocontinueitsactiveinvolvementintheCBCCgoingforward.SonyisamemberoftheResponsibleBusinessAlliance,whichisdedicatedtosupplychainresponsibilityencompassinghumanrights,laborconditions,s

129、afetyandhealth,andtheenvironment.Responsible Supply Chain*1 TheorganizationwasfoundedastheCouncilforBetterInvestmentin1989,anditsnamewaschangedtoCBCCinJune2010.14ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSup

130、ply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesSt

131、akeholderEngagementContributing to the Sustainable Development GoalsExternalEvaluationandRecognitionofCSRActivitiesContributing to the Sustainable Development GoalsTheSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs),whichhaveatargetyearof2030,wereadoptedbytheUnitedNationsGeneralAssemblyin2015.Theywereformulatedbas

132、edontheoutcomeoftheMillenniumDevelopmentGoals,whichhadbeenestablishedin2000withtheintentionofrealizingabetterinternationalcommunity.TheSDGsarecomprisedof169targetsorganizedunder17goalsrelatedtoissuessuchaspoverty,inequality,education,andtheenvironment.Theinitiativeisnotonlyintendedfordevelopingnatio

133、ns,butappliestoallcountries,includingdevelopedcountries.ThepurposeoftheentireSonyGroupisto“filltheworldwithemotion,throughthepowerofcreativityandtechnology.”TheessenceofSonysresponsibilitytosocietyistostriveforinnovationthroughproducts,servicesandcontentthatdeliveremotionalexperiencestocustomers,whi

134、leconductingbusinessinasoundmanner.Atthesametime,basedonanawarenessthatSonysbusinessisonlypossibleinaglobalenvironmentandasocietywherepeoplecanliveinpeaceandsecurity,Sonyconductsongoingenvironmentalandhumanrightsinitiativesthroughoutthesupplychain.Accordingly,Sonybelievesthatitsdiversebusinessportfo

135、lio,includingeducation,healthcareandstartupsupport,isveryrelevanttothe17SDGs,andSonywillhelptoachievetheSDGsinthecourseofitsbusinessactivities.Sonyalsoconductsongoingassessmentsofthevariousimpactsandrisksthatitsbusinessactivitieshaveontheglobalenvironmentandsociety,andmanagesthemwhilecarryingoutappr

136、opriatedisclosureofinformation.Inaddition,SonyaimstocontributetotheSDGsthroughitstechnologies,products,servicesandcontent,aswellasvariouspartnerships.Related Information Sonys Purpose&Values Policy,Framework and Main Scope of Community Engagement Collaboration Agreement Signed to Pursue Innovation w

137、ith UNOPSInFebruary2020,SonyenteredacollaborationagreementwiththeUnitedNationsOfficeforProjectServices(UNOPS)intheareaofinnovation.ThefirstofthecollaborationsunderthenewagreementisSonysinvolvementintheGlobalInnovationChallengeinApril2020.TheGlobalInnovationChallengeisaprogramhostedbyUNOPStosupportst

138、artupsandcompaniesprovidingsolutionstohelpachievetheSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs).UNOPSandSonyhavejointlydevelopedthethemeof“Advancingresilientinfrastructurewithtechnologyinthefaceofclimatechange,”callinguponorganizationstosubmitbusinessideasaroundthistheme.Startupsandcompaniesselectedthroughthi

139、sprocesswillbeabletomoveintotheUNOPSGlobalInnovationCentrethatwillopeninKobeCity,HyogoPrefecture.TheywillalsohaveaccesstotheUNOPSGlobalInnovationAcceleratorProgram,whichincludesparticipationintheSonyStartupAccelerationProgram(SSAP)andotherprogramsdesignedtooffervariousformsofsupporttorealizetheiride

140、as.Intheircollaboration,SonyandUNOPSwillmakethemostoftheirrespectiveassets,knowledge,andexpertisetosupportthelaunchandbusinessoperationofstartupsthatcancreatenewvaluefortheworld,whilecontinuingtoworkonsolutionstothevariousissuestargetedbytheSDGs,therebyhelpingtobuildasustainableworld.Global Innovati

141、on Challenge(UNOPS)Sony Startup Acceleration Program(in Japanese)Contributing to the SDGsSony Computer Science LaboratoriesSonyComputerScienceLaboratories,Inc.(SonyCSL)wasestablishedin1988forthepurposesofpioneeringnewresearchfieldsandparadigms,andcreatingnewtechnologiesandbusinessesforthegoodofpeopl

142、eandsociety.SonyCSLrespectsthefreedomofitsresearcherstoexplorenewfieldsofresearchandpursuetrulycreativeresearchthatgoesbeyondtheimitativeormereimprovement.In2008,SonyCSLproposedandbeganapplyingOpenSystemScience.Sincethen,SonyCSLhasbeenconductingscienceforthefutureofhumanity,movingfreelybetweenscient

143、ificdisciplinesanddevelopingentirelynewideasthatgobeyondbordersbetweennations,betweenscientificfields,andbetweenscienceandbusinesstoputourideasintopractice.SonyCSLactivelypursuesresearchthatmakesapositivecontributiontoissuesontheglobaldevelopmentagenda,inareasasdiverseassustainableagriculture,energy

144、,health,food,prosthetics,andurbanplanning.ProjectsthatarelinkedtotheachievementofSDGsandfocusonsocialapplicationsforfundamentalresearchincludeSynecocultureandOpenEnergySystems(OES).LearnmoreabouttheseprojectsbyvisitingtheSonyCSLwebsite.Global Agenda(Sony CSL website)15ContentsAbout theSustainability

145、ReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesApproach toSustainabilityApproachtoSustainabilitySonyGroupsMaterialityFiscal

146、2019SummaryoftheSonyGroupsProgressbyMaterialTopicCSROrganizationalStructureandAwareness-RaisingActivitiesStakeholderEngagementContributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsExternal Evaluation and Recognition of CSR ActivitiesExternal Evaluation and Recognition of CSR Activities External Evaluation of

147、CSR ActivitiesInrecognitionofitsongoingCSRinitiatives,SonyCorporationisincludedintheFTSE4GoodIndexandtheFTSEBlossomJapanIndex.Theseinvestmentindicesidentifycompaniesaroundtheworldthatareleadersinenvironmental,social,andgovernance(ESG)performance.SonyCorporationisalsoincludedinthreeindexesdevelopedby

148、MSCIInc.,whichisaworld-leadingproviderofESGinvestmentindexes:MSCIJapanEmpoweringWomenIndex(WIN),MSCIJapanESGSelectLeadersIndex,andMSCIESGLeadersIndexes.SonyCorporationsenvironmentalinitiativeshavebeenrecognizedbyitsinclusioninthehighestAListrating*1intheclimatechangecategorybytheUKnon-profitCDPforth

149、efifthconsecutiveyearsomethingwhichnoothercompanyinJapanhasachieved.SonywasalsoincludedinthehighestAListratinginrecognitionofitsinitiativesforwaterresourcemanagement,followinginclusioninfiscal2016andfiscal2017.Furthermore,SonycontinuestobeincludedinCDPsSupplierEngagementLeaderboardinrecognitionofits

150、climatechangeinitiativesincludingthereductionofgreenhousegasesthroughoutthesupplychain.*1 Theratingsystemisa4-rankscale(A,A-,B,B-,C,C-,D,D-).TheAListismadeupofthecompaniesawardedthehighestperformancerankof“A.”External Evaluation(Employees)THEINCLUSIONOFSONYCORPORATIONINANYMSCIINDEX,ANDTHEUSEOFMSCILO

151、GOS,TRADEMARKS,SERVICEMARKSORINDEXNAMESHEREIN,DONOTCONSTITUTEASPONSORSHIP,ENDORSEMENTORPROMOTIONOFSONYCORPORATIONBYMSCIORANYOFITSAFFILIATES.THEMSCIINDEXESARETHEEXCLUSIVEPROPERTYOFMSCI.MSCIANDTHEMSCIINDEXNAMESANDLOGOSARETRADEMARKSORSERVICEMARKSOFMSCIORITSAFFILIATES.External Awards Received for CSR Ac

152、tivities(Fiscal 2019)*Organizationnamesappearastheywereatthetimeofawardreceipt.*Organizationswithnocountrynamegivenin“AwardedBy”areinJapan.Fiscal 2019(in order received)Name of Fiscal 2019 AwardRecipientAwarded ByDateGoodLabourPracticeCertificationSonyDeviceTechnology(Thailand)MinistryofLabour,Thail

153、andMarch 20202020WorldsMostEthicalCompaniesSonyCorporationEthisphereInstitute(UnitedStates)February 2020PartnershipPrizeof15thEcotourismAwardsSonySemiconductorManufacturingCorporationandothercompaniesMinistryoftheEnvironment,JapanFebruary 2020IAUDInternationalDesignAwardSilverAwardinthecategoryofInt

154、eractionDesignBronzeAwardinthecategoryofProductDesignSilverAward：CAVEwithoutaLIGHTBronzeAward：WirelessHandyTVSpeakerSRS-LSR100InternationalAssociationforUniversalDesignDecember 2019ExcellencePrizeofHCD-NetAWARD2019CAVEwithoutaLIGHThuman-centeredDesignOrganizationDecember 2019NewEnergyFoundationChair

155、manAwardundertheNewEnergyAwardSonyCorporationNewEnergyFoundationDecember 2019GoldRatinginthe2019PRIDEIndex19SonyGroupcompaniesinJapanincludingSonyCorporation,SonySemiconductorSolutionsCorporationworkwithPride(Japan)October 2019GreenLegacycertificationKunisakiSatellite,OitaTechnologyCenter,SonySemico

156、nductorManufacturingCorporationSocialandEnvironmentalGreenEvaluationSystem(SEGES)October 2019GoldAwardinZeroInjuryCampaignChonburiFactory,SonyTechnology(Thailand)Co.,Ltd.MinistryofLabour,ThailandJuly 2019SOHELPProgramAchievement(Level5forChemicalandErgonomic,Level4forNoise)SonyEMCS(Malaysia),PenangT

157、ec.DepartmentofOccupationalSafety&Health,MalaysiaJuly 20192019BestoftheBestCorporationforInclusionSonyPicturesEntertainmentInc.NationalBusinessInclusionConsortiumandNationalLGBTChamberofCommerce(UnitedSates)April 2019 External Awards Received for CSR Activities(since fiscal 2000)16ContentsAbout theS

158、ustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporate Governance Management Approach Cor

159、porate Strategy,Business Strategy and Other Policies 17 Governance Framework 17 Internal Control and Governance Framework 29 Relationship with Shareholders and Other Stakeholders 33 Management ApproachBasic ApproachSonyCorporationcontinuouslystrivestostrengthenitscorporategovernancesysteminawaythati

160、ssuitableforSonyandincreasescorporatevalueoverthemid-tolong-term.TooperateSonyeffectively,SonyCorporationapproachesitscorporategovernancethroughtwobasicprecepts:(a)TheBoardofDirectors(the“Board”),amajorityofwhichiscomprisedofindependentoutsideDirectors,focusesoneffectiveoversightofmanagementsoperati

161、onofthebusinessandmaintainingasoundandtransparentgovernanceframeworkbyutilizingtheNominatingCommittee,theAuditCommitteeandtheCompensationCommittees;and(b)TheBoarddeterminesSonysfundamentalmanagementpoliciesandothermaterialmattersanddelegatestoeachoftheSeniorExecutivesthatassumeimportantrolesforthema

162、nagementofSony,includingtheCorporateExecutiveOfficers,decision-makingauthoritytoconductSonysbusinessoperationsbroadlyinlinewiththeirrespectiveresponsibilities,asdefinedwithaviewtopromotingtimelyandefficientdecision-makingwithinSony.StructureInfurtheranceoftheseefforts,SonyCorporationhasadopteda“Comp

163、anywithThreeCommittees”corporategovernancesystemundertheCompaniesActofJapan(Kaishaho)andrelatedregulations(collectivelythe“CompaniesAct”)asthemostappropriatesystemforthecompany.Inaddition,SonyCorporationhasintroduceditsownrequirementstohelpimproveandmaintainthesoundnessandtransparencyofitsgovernance

164、bystrengtheningtheseparationoftheDirectorsfunctionfromthatofmanagement;maintainingwhatthecompanybelievesisanappropriateBoardsize,whichenablesthemembersoftheBoardtoactivelycontributetodiscussion;andadvancingtheproperfunctioningofthestatutorycommittees.Milestones1961:IssuedAmericanDepositaryReceipts(A

165、DRs);StartedUS-GAAPaccounting1970:ListedontheNewYorkStockExchangeanddisclosingquarterlyearningsrelease1971:Startedappointingindependentdirectors1997:Introducedanewcorporateexecutiveofficersystem2003:Adoptedacompanywiththreecommitteessystem2005:Majorityoftheboardbecameindependent2015:Splitoutbusiness

166、unitsassubsidiaries17ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorpo

167、rate Strategy,Business Strategy and Other PoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersCorporate Strategy,Business Strategy and Other PoliciesTheBoardsetsanddeterminesthefundamentalmanagementpolicy,includingthemid-termplanandannualb

168、usinessplanpursuanttotheCharteroftheBoardbyfullyexaminingvariousthethinkingofmanagementledbytheCEO,frommultipleperspectives.PleaserefertothepagesbelowforSonysPurpose&Values,theMid-TermCorporateStrategyforSony,thebusinessstrategyforeachbusinesssegment,andthevisionofSonysfounder:About Sony Corporate S

169、trategy Sony IR Day Vision of Sonys Founder and Sonys basic policy of CSR The Founding ProspectusFordetailsonsustainabilityordiversity,pleaserefertothepagesbelow.Environmental Sustainability Diversity and InclusionGovernance FrameworkSonyCorporationisgovernedbytheBoardofDirectors(the“Board”),thememb

170、ersofwhichareelectedattheOrdinaryGeneralMeetingofShareholders.UndertheCompaniesActofJapan,a“CompanywithThreeCommittees”isrequiredtohavethreecommittees:TheNominatingCommittee,theAuditCommitteeandtheCompensationCommittee.TheCompaniesActalsorequirestheBoardtoappointCorporateExecutiveOfficers(Shikko-yak

171、u),whomakedecisionsregardingtheexecutionofSonysbusinessactivitieswithinthescopeoftheauthoritydelegatedtothembytheBoard.SonyCorporationhasappointeditsChiefExecutiveOfficer(“CEO”),whoisresponsibleforSonysoverallmanagement,andotherofficerswhoareresponsibleforimportantandextensiveheadquartersfunctionsas

172、CorporateExecutiveOfficers.SonyCorporationhasalsoappointedCorporateExecutiveOfficers,includingtheCEOandotherofficers,thatassumeimportantrolesforthemanagementofSonyasSeniorExecutives.Inaddition,Sonygrantstitles,suchasSeniorExecutiveVicePresident,ExecutiveVicePresidentandSeniorVicePresident,tomanageme

173、ntteammembersinaccordancewiththeirrespectiverolesandresponsibilities.Shareholders meetingBoard of DirectorsSenior Executives*including CEO,Corporate Executive OfficersOther officers,such as Senior Vice PresidentNominating CommitteeOversightManagementCompensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeInternal Audi

174、t Div.Independent auditorOversightDetermine Committee membersAppointment/dismissalMonitorperformanceof their dutiesAppointment/dismissal etc.DelegationDelegationMonitor performanceof their dutiesCoordinationAudit ReportAppointment/dismissalReportOversight/evaluationMake proposals toappoint/dismiss D

175、irectorsMake proposals to appoint/dismiss independent auditorDetermine etc.for compensationDeterminecompensationCorporate Governance Structure*SeniorExecutives:CorporateExecutiveOfficersandcertainotherseniorofficersthatassumeimportantrolesformanagementofSony18ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRes

176、pect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance Frame

177、workInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholders Directors and Senior Executives who were elected in June,2020DirectorsChairman of the Board:Shuzo Sumi*1SeniorExecutiveAdvisor,TokioMarine&NichidoFireInsuranceCo.,Ltd.FormerChairmanoftheBoard,TokioMarineHolding

178、s,Inc.Vice Chairman of the Board:Kazuo Matsunaga*1ChairmanoftheBoard,MitsubishiFusoTruck&BusCorporationFormerVice-MinisterofEconomy,TradeandIndustryKenichiro YoshidaRepresentativeCorporateExecutiveOfficer,Chairman,PresidentandCEO,SonyCorporationHiroki TotokiRepresentativeCorporateExecutiveOfficer,Ex

179、ecutiveDeputyPresident,CFO,SonyCorporationDirector in charge of Information Security:Tim SchaaffChiefProductOfficer,IntertrustTechnologiesCorporationFormerPresident,SonyNetworkEntertainmentInternationalLLCToshiko Oka*1CEO,Oka&CompanyLtd.Sakie Akiyama*1Founder,SakiCorporationWendy Becker*1Chairperson

180、oftheBoard,LogitechInternationalSANon-ExecutiveDirector,GreatPortlandEstatesplcYoshihiko Hatanaka*1RepresentativeDirector,ChairmanoftheBoard,AstellasPharmaInc.Adam Crozier*1*2FormerCEO,ITVplcFormerCEO,RoyalMailGroupLtdKeiko Kishigami*1*2CertifiedPublicAccountantinJapanBoardMember,WWFJapanFormerPartn

181、er,Ernst&YoungShinNihonLLCJoseph A.Kraft Jr.*1*2CEO,RorschachAdvisoryInc.FormerDeputyBranchManager&ManagingDirector,BankofAmericaMerrillLynchJapanFormerManagingDirector,MorganStanleyInc.Composition of Committees Nominating CommitteeShuzoSumi*1(Chair)YoshihikoHatanaka*1AdamCrozier*1*2KenichiroYoshida

182、Audit CommitteeKazuoMatsunaga*1(Chair)ToshikoOka*1KeikoKishigami*1*2Compensation CommitteeWendyBecker*1(Chair)SakieAkiyama*1JosephA.KraftJr.*1*2*1 AnOutsideDirectorwhosatisfiestherequirementsunderitem15,Article2oftheCompaniesAct.*2 AnewlyappointedDirector Meeting recordsSenior ExecutivesKenichiro Yo

183、shidaChairman,PresidentandCEORepresentativeCorporateExecutiveOfficerHiroki TotokiExecutiveDeputyPresident,CFORepresentativeCorporateExecutiveOfficerShigeki IshizukaViceChairmanRepresentativeCorporateExecutiveOfficerOfficerinchargeofElectronicsProducts&SolutionsBusinessOfficerinchargeofStorageMediaBu

184、sinessRepresentativeDirector,PresidentandCEO,SonyElectronicsCorporationRepresentativeDirectorandPresident,SonyImagingProducts&SolutionsInc.Toru KatsumotoExecutiveDeputyPresidentCorporateExecutiveOfficerOfficerinchargeofR&DOfficerinchargeofMedicalbusinessPresident,R&DCenterRepresentativeDirectorandDe

185、putyPresident,SonyImagingProducts&SolutionsInc.Ichiro TakagiSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentDeputyOfficerinchargeofElectronicsProducts&SolutionsBusinessOfficerinchargeofHomeEntertainment&SoundBusinessOfficerinchargeofConsumerAVSales&MarketingOfficerinchargeofManufacturing,Logistics,ProcurementandEnginee

186、ringPlatformRepresentativeDirector,ExecutiveDeputyPresidentandCOO,SonyElectronicsCorporationRepresentativeDirectorandPresident,SonyHomeEntertainment&SoundProductsInc.19ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsi

187、bleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersTer

188、ushi ShimizuSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofImaging&SensingSolutionsBusinessRepresentativeDirector,PresidentandCEO,SonySemiconductorSolutionsCorporationRepresentativeDirectorandPresident,SonySemiconductorManufacturingCorporationRepresentativeDirectorandPresident,SonyLSIDesignInc.Rob Str

189、ingerSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofMusicBusiness(Global)Chairman,SonyMusicGroupCEO,SonyMusicEntertainmentAnthony VinciquerraSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofPicturesBusinessChairmanandCEO,SonyPicturesEntertainmentInc.Jim RyanSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofGam

190、e&NetworkServiceBusinessPresidentandCEO,SonyInteractiveEntertainmentLLCRepresentativeDirectorandPresident,SonyInteractiveEntertainmentInc.Shunsuke MuramatsuSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofMusicBusiness(Japan)PresidentandRepresentativeDirectoroftheBoard,CEO,SonyMusicEntertainment(Japan)I

191、nc.Jon PlattSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofMusicPublishingBusiness(Global)ChairmanandCEO,Sony/ATVMusicPublishingLLCMasashi OkaSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentPresident&CEO,RepresentativeDirector,SonyFinancialHoldings,Inc.Shiro KambeSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentCorporateExecutiveOfficerOffic

192、erinchargeofLegal,Compliance,CorporateCommunications,CSR,ExternalRelations,Quality,Environment,InformationSecurityandPrivacyKazushi AmbeSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentCorporateExecutiveOfficerOfficerinchargeofHumanResourcesandGeneralAffairsTsuyoshi KoderaExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofDigitalTr

193、ansformationStrategyDeputyPresident,SonyInteractiveEntertainmentLLCRepresentativeDirectorandDeputyPresident,SonyInteractiveEntertainmentInc.Toshimoto MitomoExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofIntellectualPropertyandBusinessIncubationPlatformSonyGroupChinaRepresentativeSeniorGeneralManager,Startup

194、AccelerationDivisionHiroaki KitanoExecutiveVicePresidentOfficerinchargeofAICollaborationPresidentandCEO,SonyComputerScienceLaboratories,Inc.(NameandpositionsasofJune26,2020)The Board of DirectorsMembers:12 Directors including 9 outside Directors(as of June 26,2020)NamePositionKenichiroYoshidaDirecto

195、rHirokiTotokiDirectorShuzoSumiChairmanoftheBoardOutsideDirectorTimSchaaffNon-ExecutiveDirectorKazuoMatsunagaViceChairmanoftheBoardOutsideDirectorToshikoOkaOutsideDirectorSakieAkiyamaOutsideDirectorWendyBeckerOutsideDirectorYoshihikoHatanakaOutsideDirectorAdamCrozierOutsideDirectorKeikoKishigamiOutsi

196、deDirectorJosephA.KraftJr.OutsideDirectorUndertheCompaniesAct,thetermofofficeofDirectorsexpiresattheconclusionoftheOrdinaryGeneralMeetingofShareholdersheldwithrespecttothelastbusinessyearendingwithinoneyearaftertheirelection.20ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGove

197、rnanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceF

198、rameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersPurpose/AuthorityTodetermineSonysfundamentalmanagementpoliciesTooverseethemanagementofSonysbusinessoperationsasanentityindependentfromSonysmanagementToappointanddismissthestatutorycommitteemembersToappointanddismissCorporateExecutiveOfficers,an

199、doverseethestatusofappointment/dismissalofSeniorExecutivesexceptforCorporateExecutiveOfficersToappointanddismissRepresentativeCorporateExecutiveOfficersForthematterstobedecidedbytheBoardandthematterstobereportedtotheBoard,refertothepagebelow.The Board Charter PDF:176KBPolicy on Composition of the Bo

200、ardWithaviewtowardsecuringeffectiveinputandoversightbytheBoard,theNominatingCommitteereviewsandselectscandidatesfortheBoardwiththeaimofassuringthatasubstantialpartoftheBoardiscomprisedofqualifiedoutsideDirectorsthatsatisfytheindependencerequirementsestablishedbySonyCorporationandbylaw.TheNominatingC

201、ommitteeselectscandidatesthatitviewsaswell-suitedtobeDirectorsinlightoftheBoardspurposeofenhancingSonyscorporatevalue.TheNominatingCommitteebroadlyconsidersvariousrelevantfactors,includingacandidatescapabilities(suchasthecandidatesexperience,achievements,expertise,andinternationalfluency),availabili

202、ty,andindependence,aswellasdiversityintheboardroomsuchasgenderandnationality,theappropriatesizeoftheBoard,andtheknowledge,experiencesandtalentneededfortherole.UndertheCharteroftheBoard(the“BoardCharter”),SonyCorporationalsorequiresthattheBoardconsistofnotfewerthan8Directorsandnotmorethan14Directors.

203、Inaddition,since2005themajorityofthemembersoftheBoardhavebeenoutsideDirectors.Board Experience and Expertise(Outside and Non-Executive Directors)(AsofJuly31,2020)Qualifications for Directors and Limitation of Re-electionThequalificationsforDirectorsofSonyCorporationundertheBoardCharteraregenerallyas

204、summarizedbelow.AsofJune26,2020,allDirectorssatisfythequalificationsforDirectorsassetforthbelow,andalloutsideDirectorssatisfytheadditionalqualificationsforoutsideDirectorsandarealsoqualifiedanddesignatedasIndependentDirectorsundertheSecuritiesListingRegulationsoftheTokyoStockExchange.-Director quali

205、ficationsHe/sheshallnotbeadirector,astatutoryauditor,acorporateexecutiveofficer,ageneralmanagerorotheremployeeofanycompanyincompetitionwithSonyinanyofSonysprincipalbusinesses(a“CompetingCompany”)orown3%ormoreofthesharesofanyCompetingCompany.He/sheshallnotbeorhavebeenarepresentativepartnerorpartnerof

206、SonysindependentauditorthepastthreeyearsbeforebeingnominatedasaDirector.He/sheshallnothaveanyconnectionwithanymatterthatmaycauseamaterialconflictofinterestinperformingthedutiesofaDirector.NameExperience and ExpertiseCEO or Equivalent Position of Business EnterpriseGlobal BusinessDiversity(Gender/Nat

207、ionality)Engineering/IT/TechnologyRelevant Industry/OperationsFinance/AccountingRisk Management/Government RelationsShuzoSumiKazuoMatsunagaTimSchaaffToshikoOkaSakieAkiyamaWendyBeckerYoshihikoHatanakaAdamCrozierKeikoKishigamiJosephA.KraftJr.21ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman Righ

208、tsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalContro

209、landGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholders-Additional qualifications for outside DirectorsHe/sheshallnothavereceiveddirectlyfromSony,duringanyconsecutivetwelve-monthperiodwithinthelastthreeyears,morethananamountequivalentto120,000USD,otherthanDirectorandcommitteefeesandp

210、ensionorotherformsofdeferredcompensationforpriorservice(providedsuchcompensationisnotcontingentinanywayoncontinuedservice).He/sheshallnotbeanexecutivedirector,corporateexecutiveofficer,generalmanagerorotheremployeeofanycompanywhoseaggregateamountoftransactionswithSony,inanyofthelastthreefiscalyears,

211、exceedsthegreaterofanamountequivalentto1,000,000USD,ortwopercentoftheannualconsolidatedsalesofsuchcompany.Also,eachoutsideDirectormay,byresolutionoftheNominatingCommittee,benominatedasaDirectorcandidateforre-electionfivetimes,andthereafterbyresolutionoftheNominatingCommitteeandbyconsentofalloftheDir

212、ectors.EvenwithconsentofalloftheDirectors,innoeventmayanyoutsideDirectorbere-electedmorethaneighttimes.Matters related to Outside DirectorsSonyCorporationexpectsthateachoutsideDirectorplayanimportantroleinensuringproperbusinessdecisionsbySonyandeffectiveinputandoversightbytheBoardthroughactivelyexch

213、angingopinionsandhavingdiscussionsaboutSonysbusinessbasedonhisorhervariousandbroadexperience,knowledgeandexpertise.Consideringtheseexpectations,thepolicyandproceduresontheelectionofDirectorcandidates,includingindependentoutsideDirectorcandidates,aresetforthasdescribedabove.AsofJune26,2020,theBoardha

214、s12Directors,nineofwhomareoutsideDirectors.TheChairmanoftheBoardisanoutsideDirector;theNominatingCommitteehasfourDirectors,threeofwhomareoutsideDirectors;theCompensationCommitteehasthreeDirectors,allofwhomareoutsideDirectors;andtheAuditCommitteehasthreeDirectors,allofwhomareoutsideDirectors.Policy a

215、nd Procedure for Appointment and Dismissal of Senior ExecutivesSonyCorporationhasappointedCorporateExecutiveOfficers,includingtheCEO,andotherofficersthatassumeimportantrolesforthemanagementofSonyasSeniorExecutives.TheBoard,amajorityofwhichiscomprisedofindependentoutsideDirectors,hastheauthoritytoapp

216、ointanddismissandassigntherolesandresponsibilities,ortorequestreportregardingsuchmatterswithrespecttoSeniorExecutives.InmakingdecisionsontheappointmentofCorporateExecutiveOfficers,includingtheCEO,theBoardconsiderswhethercandidatesforCEOmeetcertainqualificationsfortheCEOpositionwhicharesetbytheNomina

217、tingCommitteeandwhethercandidatesforotherCorporateExecutiveOfficershavethenecessaryskills,capabilities,experiencesandachievementsthatcorrespondtosuchCorporateExecutiveOfficersexpectedrolesandresponsibilities.AsforSeniorExecutivesexceptforCorporateExecutiveOfficers,theBoardreceivesreportregardingthes

218、tatusofappointment/dismissalofsuchSeniorExecutives.ThetenureofSeniorExecutives,includingtheCEO,isoneyear.TheBoarddeterminestheirre-appointmentupontheexpirationofeachtermconsideringthefactorsdescribedaboveaswellastheirlatestperformance.TheBoarddismissesaCorporateExecutiveOfficers,asnecessary,intheeve

219、ntthattheBoardrecognizessuchCorporateExecutiveOfficerisdisqualifiedafterdiscussionsamongstthemembersoftheBoardortheNominatingCommittee,eveninthemiddleofthetermforsuchCorporateExecutiveOfficer.Nominating CommitteeMembers:4 Directors including 3 outside Directors(as of June 26,2020)NamePositionShuzoSu

220、miChairmanoftheNominatingCommittee(OutsideDirector)YoshihikoHatanakaNominatingCommitteeMember(OutsideDirector)AdamCrozierNominatingCommitteeMember(OutsideDirector)KenichiroYoshidaNominatingCommitteeMember(Director)Purpose/AuthorityTodeterminethecontentofproposalstobesubmittedforapprovalattheGeneralM

221、eetingofShareholdersregardingtheappointmentanddismissalofDirectorsToevaluatemanagementsuccessionplans,whichtheCEOdevelops,fortheCEOandotherexecutivesdesignatedbytheNominatingCommitteeTheNominatingCommitteedeterminesthecontentofproposalsregardingtheappointmentanddismissalofDirectors,consideringthepol

222、icyoncompositionoftheBoard,thequalificationsforDirectorsandthelimitationofre-electionofDirectors.Pleaserefertothepagebelowformoredetails.The Board of Directors22ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupp

223、ly ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersPolicy of

224、Composition of the Nominating CommitteeUndertheCompaniesAct,theNominatingCommitteemustconsistofatleastthreeDirectors,themajorityofwhommustbeoutsideDirectors.Inaddition,undertheBoardCharter,atleastoneDirectoroftheNominatingCommitteeshallbeaCorporateExecutiveOfficerandthechairistobeselectedfromamongth

225、eoutsideDirectors.IndeterminingwhethertoappointorremoveamemberoftheNominatingCommittee,continuityoftheNominatingCommitteeshallbedulytakenintoaccount.AsofJune26,2020,theNominatingCommitteeiscomprisedoffourDirectors,threeofwhomareoutsideDirectors.Management Succession PlansTheNominatingCommitteeevalua

226、testhesuccessionplansfortheCEOandotherexecutivesdesignatedbytheNominatingCommitteeandtheimplementationofsuchplans,andreportsitsevaluationresultstotheBoard,asappropriate.Forsuchevaluations,theCEOperiodicallyreportsthedraftsuccessionplanstotheNominatingCommitteeandtheNominatingCommitteereviewssuchplan

227、s.Asapartofsuchreview,theNominatingCommitteeconsidersthedevelopmentorpromotionofthenextgenerationsmanagementandevaluateswhethersuchplanispreparedinareasonablemannerinlightofSonyspurposetocreatesustainablesocialvalueandtoenhancethecorporatevalueoverthemid-tolong-term.Audit CommitteeMembers:3 outside

228、Directors(as of June 26,2020)NamePositionKazuoMatsunagaChairmanoftheAuditCommittee(OutsideDirector)ToshikoOkaAuditCommitteeMember(OutsideDirector)KeikoKishigamiAuditCommitteeMember(OutsideDirector)Purpose/AuthorityTomonitortheperformanceofdutiesbyDirectorsandCorporateExecutiveOfficersTooverseeandeva

229、luatetheindependentauditorPolicy of Composition of the Audit CommitteeUndertheCompaniesAct,theAuditCommitteemustconsistofatleastthreeDirectors,themajorityofwhommustbeoutsideDirectorsandthechairistobeselectedfromamongtheoutsideDirectors.Inaddition,undertheCompaniesActandtheBoardCharter,eachmemberofth

230、eAuditCommittee(“AuditCommitteeMember”)mustsatisfyallofthefollowingqualifications:(a)he/sheshallnotbeaDirectorengagedinthebusinessoperationsofSonyoranyofitssubsidiaries,aCorporateExecutiveOfficer,anaccountingcounselor,ageneralmanagerorotheremployeeofSonyand(b)he/sheshallmeettheindependencerequiremen

231、tsorsuchotherequivalentrequirementsoftheU.S.securitieslawsandregulationsasmayfromtimetotimebeapplicabletoSonyCorporation.ThechairistobeselectedfromamongtheoutsideDirectors.TheAuditCommitteeMembersshallbeselectedfromamongthepersonswhopossessappropriateexperienceandtalentaswellasthenecessaryfinance,ac

232、countingandlegalknowledgetoserveontheAuditCommittee.IndeterminingwhethertoappointorremovetheAuditCommitteeMember,continuityoftheAuditCommitteeshallbedulytakenintoaccount.Moreover,atleastoneAuditCommitteeMembershallmeettheauditcommitteefinancialexpertrequirementsorsuchotherequivalentrequirementsofthe

233、U.S.securitieslawsandregulationsasmayfromtimetotimebeapplicabletoSonyCorporation.TheBoardmakesadeterminationonwhetherornotsuchAuditCommitteeMembersmeettheserequirements.AsofJune26,2020,theAuditCommitteeiscomprisedofthreeoutsideDirectors,twoofwhom(ToshikoOkaandKeikoKishigami)are“auditcommitteefinanci

234、alexperts.”Policy on Selection of Independent Auditor Candidates and Independence of Independent AuditorWithrespecttothecandidatesforindependentauditornominatedbytheCEOandotherCorporateExecutiveOfficers,theAuditCommitteeevaluatesthenomination,priortomakingadecisiononthecandidates.TheAuditCommitteeco

235、ntinuestoevaluatetheindependence,thequalificationandthereasonablenessaswellastheperformance,oftheindependentauditorsoappointed.FormoredetailsonactivitiesoftheAuditCommittee,pleaserefertothepagebelow.Structure of audit by the Audit Committee,internal audit and accounting audit,and status thereof23Con

236、tentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStr

237、ategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholders Compensation CommitteeMembers:3 outside Directors(as of June 26,2020)NamePositionWendyBeckerChairmanoftheCompensationCommittee(OutsideDirector)SakieAkiyamaCompensationCommit

238、teeMember(OutsideDirector)JosephA.KraftJr.CompensationCommitteeMember(OutsideDirector)Purpose/AuthorityTosetpolicyonthecontentofindividualcompensationforDirectors,SeniorExecutivesandotherofficersTodeterminetheamountandcontentofindividualcompensationofDirectorsandCorporateExecutiveOfficersinaccordanc

239、ewiththepolicy,andoverseethestatusofdeterminationregardingtheamountandcontentofindividualcompensationofSeniorExecutivesexceptforCorporateExecutiveOfficersPolicy of Composition of the Compensation CommitteeUndertheCompaniesAct,theCompensationCommitteemustconsistofatleastthreeDirectors,themajorityofwh

240、ommustbeoutsideDirectors.Inaddition,thechairistobeselectedfromamongtheoutsideDirectors.ADirectorwhoisaCEO,aChiefOperatingOfficer(“COO”)oraChiefFinancialOfficer(“CFO”)ofSonyCorporationorwhoholdsanyequivalentpositionshallnotbeamemberoftheCompensationCommittee.Indeterminingwhethertoappointorremoveamemb

241、eroftheCompensationCommittee,continuityoftheCompensationCommitteeshallbedulytakenintoaccount.AsofJune26,2020,theCompensationCommitteeiscomprisedofthreeoutsideDirectors.Basic policy for Director and Senior Executive remunerationThebasicpolicyregardingremunerationforDirectorsandSeniorExecutives,asdete

242、rminedbytheCompensationCommittee,isasfollows:(a)Basic policy regarding Director remunerationTheprimarydutyofDirectorsistosupervisetheperformanceofbusinessoperationsoftheSonyasawhole.InordertoimprovethissupervisoryfunctionoverthebusinessoperationsofSony,whichisaglobalcompany,thefollowingtwoelementsha

243、vebeenestablishedasthebasicpolicyforthedeterminationofremunerationofDirectors.NoDirectorremunerationispaidtothoseDirectorswhoconcurrentlyserveasCorporateExecutiveOfficers.AttractingandretaininganadequatetalentpoolofDirectorspossessingtherequisiteabilitiestoexcelintheglobalmarketplace;andEnsuringthee

244、ffectivenessofthesupervisoryfunctionoftheDirectors.Basedupontheabove,remunerationofDirectorsconsistsofthefollowingthreecomponents:Fixedremuneration;Remunerationlinkedtostockprice;andPhantomRestrictedStockPlan.Theamountofeachcomponentanditspercentageoftotalremunerationshallbeatanappropriateleveldeter

245、minedinaccordancewiththebasicpolicyaboveandbaseduponresearchconductedbyathird-partyregardingremunerationofdirectorsofbothJapaneseandnon-Japanesecompanies.Regardingremunerationlinkedtostockprice,restrictedstockisusedtofurtherpromotesharedvaluesbetweentheshareholdersandDirectors,andincentivizeDirector

246、stodevelopandmaintainasoundandtransparentmanagementsystem.Appropriaterestrictionsandconditionsshallbesetinordertoenhancetheeffectivenessoftheprograms.RegardingthePhantomRestrictedStockPlan,pointsdeterminedeveryyearbytheCompensationCommitteeshallbegrantedtoDirectorseveryyearduringhis/hertenure,andatt

247、hetimeofresignation,theremunerationamountshallbecalculatedbymultiplyingthecommonstockpricebytheindividualsaccumulatedpoints.SonyshallnotgrantanypointspursuanttothePhantomRestrictedStockPlantoaDirectorforafiscalyearinwhichSonygrantedrestrictedstockasDirectorremunerationtosuchDirector.(b)Basic policy

248、regarding Senior Executive remunerationSeniorExecutivesarekeymembersofmanagementresponsibleforexecutingtheoperationsoftheSonyasawholeorrespectivebusinessesofSony.InordertofurtherimprovethebusinessresultsofSony,thefollowingtwoelementshavebeenestablishedasthebasicpolicyforthedeterminationofremuneratio

249、nofSeniorExecutives.Attractingandretaininganadequatetalentpoolpossessingtherequisiteabilitiestoexcelintheglobalmarketplace;andProvidingeffectiveincentivestoimprovebusinessresultsonashort-,medium-andlong-termbasis.Basedupontheabove,SeniorExecutiveremunerationshallbasicallyconsistofthefollowingfourcom

250、ponents:Fixedremuneration;Remunerationlinkedtobusinessresults;Remunerationlinkedtostockprice;andPhantomRestrictedStockPlan.Theamountofeachcomponentanditspercentageoftotalremunerationshallbeatanappropriateleveldeterminedinaccordancewiththeabovebasicpolicyandtheindividualslevelofresponsibilityandbased

251、uponresearchconductedbyathird-partyregardingremunerationofmanagementofbothJapaneseandnon-Japanesecompanies,emphasizinglinkingSeniorExecutiveremunerationtobusinessresultsandshareholdervalue.Inprinciple,remunerationforaSeniorExecutivewhohasagreatermanagementresponsibilityandinfluenceonSonyasawholehasa

252、higherproportionofremunerationlinkedtostockpricewhichisdirectlylinkedtothecorporatevalue.(PleaseseebelowReference:ExecutiveCompensationPackageDesigntoFocusonLong-TermManagement.)24ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabi

253、lityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherSta

254、keholdersRemunerationlinkedtobusinessresultsshallbestructuredappropriatelyandbaseduponappropriateindicatorstoensurethatsuchremunerationeffectivelyincentivizesSeniorExecutivestoachievethemid-tolong-termandthecorrespondingfiscalyearscorporatetargets.Specifically,theamountshallbedeterminedbaseduponthel

255、evelofachievementsofthetargetsof(1)certainkeyperformanceindicatorslinkedtoconsolidatedorindividualbusinessresultsofSonyofthecorrespondingfiscalyear,suchasReturnonEquity(“ROE”),NetIncomeattributabletoSonyCorporationsStockholdersandOperatingCashFlow(“FinancialPerformanceKPIs”),whichindicatorsareselect

256、edbasedontheareasforwhicheachSeniorExecutiveisresponsibleand(2)theindividualperformanceofthearea(s)forwhichtherelevantSeniorExecutiveisresponsible.TheamounttobepaidtoSeniorExecutivesshallfluctuate,inprinciple,withintherangefrom0percentto200percentofthestandardpaymentamount(“BusinessResultsLinkedStan

257、dardPaymentAmount”)basedontheachievementoftheabove-mentionedtargets.EffortstoacceleratecollaborationamongbusinessesofSonyfromtheviewpointofvaluecreationas“OneSony,”aswellassustainabilityinitiativesrelatedtosocialvaluecreationandESG(environment,socialandgovernance)shallbeincludedintheevaluationindica

258、torsofindividualperformance.TheBusinessResultsLinkedStandardPaymentAmountshallbedeterminedsothatsuchamountiswithinacertainpercentageofthecashcompensation(totalofthefixedremunerationandtheremunerationlinkedtobusinessresults),whichpercentageshallbedeterminedinaccordancewitheachindividualslevelofrespon

259、sibility.Remunerationlinkedtotheshareprice,suchasstockoptionsandrestrictedstock,willbeusedtoincentivizeSeniorExecutivestoincreasemid-tolong-termshareholdervalue.Appropriaterestrictionsandconditionsshallbesetinordertoenhancetheeffectivenessofsuchremunerationprogram.Theamountofremunerationlinkedtothes

260、tockpriceshallbedetermined,sothattheamountiswithinacertainpercentageofthetotalcashcompensation(totalofthefixedremunerationandtheremunerationlinkedtobusinessresults)andremunerationlinkedtotheshareprice.RegardingthePhantomRestrictedStockPlan,pointsdeterminedeveryyearbytheCompensationCommitteeshallbegr

261、antedtoSeniorExecutiveseveryyearduringhis/hertenureinoffice,andatthetimeofresignation,theremunerationamountshallbecalculatedbymultiplyingtheCommonStockpricebytheindividualsaccumulatedpoints.(Reference:Restricted Stock)SonyhasintroducedarestrictedstockplanstartingfromthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2018,pu

262、rsuanttowhichsharesofrestrictedstockwillbeallottedtoSonyCorporationsCorporateExecutiveOfficersandotherexecutives,andnon-executiveDirectorsofSonyCorporation(the“Non-ExecutiveDirectors”).ThepurposeoftheplanfortheCorporateExecutiveOfficersandotherexecutivesofSonyCorporationistofurtherreinforcemanagemen

263、tsalignmentwithshareholdervalue,andtoincentivizemanagementtoimprovemid-tolong-termperformanceandincreaseshareholdervalue.Furthermore,thepurposeoftheplanfortheNon-ExecutiveDirectorsistoincentivizetheseDirectorstodevelopandmaintainasoundandtransparentmanagementsystembyfurtherpromotingsharedvaluesbetwe

264、entheshareholdersandtheNon-ExecutiveDirectors.Thegranteeswillnotbeabletosellortransferthegrantedsharesduringtherestrictedperiod,andSonyCorporationwillacquirethegrantedsharesfromagranteewithoutanyconsiderationto,orconsentof,thegranteeundercertainconditions.Detailsoftheplan,suchasvestingconditions,eli

265、gibilityandthenumberofgrants,willbedeterminedbytheCompensationCommittee.(Reference:Executive Compensation Package Design to Focus on Long-Term Management)ThefollowingbarchartshowsthecompensationofremunerationforSeniorExecutivesapplicabletothefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020.Theproportionsof“Remunerationl

266、inkedtobusinessresults”arebasedontheBusinessResultsLinkedStandardPaymentAmount.ExecutiveCompensationPackageDesigntoFocusonLong-TermManagement.Procedures to determine remuneration of Directors and Senior ExecutivesBasedonthepolicyoutlinedabove,theCompensationCommitteedeterminesoroverseesbyhavingCorpo

267、rateExecutiveOfficersreport,bothwithrespecttotheamountandcontentofthecompensationforeachDirectorandSeniorExecutive.Specifically,inprinciple,eachyearatthemeetingoftheCompensationCommitteeheldaftertheOrdinaryGeneralMeetingoftheShareholders,theamountofbasicremunerationandthecontentofeachDirectorsandCor

268、porateExecutiveOfficerscompensationforthecorrespondingfiscalyearisdetermined.Thereafter,atthemeetingoftheCompensationCommitteeheldafterthecorrespondingfiscalyearend,thefinalamountofcompensationofeachDirectorandCorporateExecutiveOfficerisdetermined,includingtheamountofremunerationlinkedtobusinessresu

269、lts.CEOCFOSenior Executive(R&D/HQ)Senior Executive(Business)Fixed remunerationRemuneration linked to business resultsRemuneration linked to stock price25ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply Chain

270、Quality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersFordeterminingthea

271、mountoftheremunerationlinkedtobusinessresultsforeachCorporateExecutiveOfficer,theBusinessResultsLinkedStandardPaymentAmount,thetargetsfortheFinancialPerformanceKPIsandthetargetsfortheindividualperformanceoftheareas(s)forwhichtherelevantCorporateExecutiveOfficerisresponsiblearedeterminedandthereafter

272、,atthemeetingoftheCompensationCommitteeheldafterthecorrespondingfiscalyearend,theamountofsuchremunerationisdeterminedbasedonthelevelofachievementofsuchtargetsfortheFinancialPerformanceKPIsandtheindividualperformance.WithrespecttotheremunerationsforSeniorExecutivesexceptforCorporateExecutiveOfficers,

273、mattersregardingtheamountandcontentofindividualcompensation,whichshallbedeterminedbyCEOshallbereportedtotheCompensationCommittee.-Corporate Executive Officer remuneration linked to business results for the fiscal year ended March 31,2020TheBusinessResultsLinkedStandardPaymentAmountforthefiscalyearen

274、dedMarch31,2020wasbetween37.5%and50.0%ofcashcompensation(totalofthefixedremunerationandtheremunerationlinkedtobusinessresults).TheFinancialPerformanceKPIsmainlyusedfortheCorporateExecutiveOfficersandtheirweighting,targetsandresultswereasfollows:KPIWeightTarget to be achieved for the fiscal year ende

275、d March 31,2019(Consolidated)Result for the fiscal year ended March 31,2019(Consolidated)OperatingCF50AmountdeterminedinordertoachievetheOperatingCF(asdefinedbelow)targetunderSonysThirdMid-RangePlanof2.2trillionyenormoreforthethree-yearperiodfromthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2019762.9billionyenNetIncome

276、40500billionyen582.2billionyenROE1012.514.8Operatingcashflow,excludingtheFinancialServicesSegment(“OperatingCF”),wasselectedasaFinancialPerformanceKPIandwasweighedthehighestduetooperatingcashflowbeingdeterminedasthemostimportantperformancemetricundertheThirdMid-RangePlanofSony.ROEwasalsoselectedduet

277、oitbeingoneofthefinancialtargetsofSonysThirdMid-RangePlan.NetIncomeattributabletoSonyCorporationsStockholderswasselectedinordertoincentivizemanagementtoachievethecurrentfiscalyearscorporatetarget.ForthetargettobeachievedfortheOperatingCFforthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020,anamountwhichtheCompensationC

278、ommitteedeterminedasappropriatewassetinordertoachievetheOperatingCFtargetunderSonysThirdMid-RangePlanof2.2trillionyenormore(targetasofApril1,2019)forthethree-yearperiodfromthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020.ThetargetfortheNetIncomeattributabletoSonyCorporationsStockholdersforthefiscalyearendedMarch31,20

279、20wassetas500billionyen,whichwastheforecastedamountfortheNetIncomeattributabletoSonyCorporationsStockholdersforthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020announcedinApril2019.ThetargetforROEwas12.5%forthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020.TheresultsfortheFinancialPerformanceKPIsforthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020wereasfo

280、llows:OperatingCF:762.9billionyen,NetIncomeattributabletoSonyCorporationsStockholders:582.2billionyen,ROE:14.8%,eachexceedingthetargetedamount.Asoutlinedaboveunder“BasicpolicyregardingDirectorandSeniorExecutiveremuneration,”remunerationlinkedtobusinessresultsforCorporateExecutiveOfficersforthefiscal

281、yearendedMarch31,2020wasdeterminedbaseduponthelevelofachievementoftheindicatorswhichwereselectedbasedontheareasofresponsibilityoftherelevantCorporateExecutiveOfficerandtheindividualperformanceofthearea(s)forwhichtherelevantCorporateExecutiveOfficerwasresponsible.TheamountstobepaidtotheCorporateExecu

282、tiveOfficersweredeterminedwithintherangefrom0%to200%oftheBusinessResultsLinkedStandardPaymentAmount.Asaresult,theratioofremunerationlinkedtobusinessresultsofCorporateExecutiveOfficersforthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020wasintherangeof149.1%to155.1%oftheBusinessResultsLinkedStandardPaymentAmount.Support

283、 for Activities of Directors,the Board and the CommitteesSonyCorporationengagesinvariousactivitiestoenhancetheoversightfunctionoftheBoardovermanagementsoperationofSonysbusinessasfollows:Outside Director InitiativesTheChairmanoftheBoardiselectedfromamongthoseDirectorsotherthantheRepresentativeCorpora

284、teExecutiveOfficer,andtheChairmanleadstheBoardsactivitiesandsecurestheappropriatecooperation,communicationandarrangementamongoutsideDirectorsandSeniorExecutives.Forexample,theBoardconductedoutsideDirectorsmeetingsgenerallythesamedayaseachBoardMeetingwasheld.TheBoardalsoconductedDirectorscorporatestr

285、ategicworkshopswithmanagement,sitevisitsbyoutsideDirectorsandmeetingsoftheChairmanandtheCEO.AlltheseactivitieswereaimedatsecuringbetterunderstandingbyoutsideDirectorsofSonysbusinessandmanagementsinitiativesandencouragingcorporatestrategicdiscussionsamongDirectors.26ContentsAbout theSustainabilityRep

286、ortRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance

287、 FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersSecretariat Offices for the Board and each CommitteeThecompanyhasestablishedthesecretariatofficesoftheBoardandeachCommitteetosupporttheactivitiesofthemembersandencourageconstructiveandproactivediscussionat

288、themeetingsoftheBoardandeachCommittee.Eachsecretariatofficeendeavorstodistributenecessarymaterialsforthemeetingsinadvanceandtoprovideotherinformationsuchasaccountinginformation,organizationalcharts,pressreleases,externalanalystreportsandcreditratingreports,asappropriate.Eachsecretariatofficeexplains

289、themeetingagendatothemembersandprovidesthemwithpresentationmaterialsinadvanceofeachmeetingdateandfacilitatesdeliberationinseparatemeetingsorbriefsessionsdependingonthenatureofmatterstobediscussed.Eachsecretariatofficealsoprovidestheabsentmemberswithafollowupbriefing,asappropriate.Inaddition,eachsecr

290、etariatofficesharestheannualscheduleofthemeetingsandanticipatedagendaitemsinadvancewiththemembers,inordertoappropriatelysetthefrequencyofmeetingsandthenumberofagendaitemstobedeliberatedateachmeeting.Provision of Necessary InformationWhenthecompanyisrequestedtoprovideadditionalinformationbyDirectors,

291、eachsecretariatofficeendeavorstoprovidethememberssuchinformationpromptly.Also,eachsecretariatofficeverifiesappropriatelywhetherrequestedinformationisprovidedsmoothly.Intheeventthatthemembersconsultwithexternalspecialists,participateinvariousseminarsandsoontoperformtheirduties,thecostsandexpensesinco

292、nnectionwithsuchactivitiesarebornebythecompanyinaccordancewithapplicableinternalrules.The Audit Committee AideWiththeapprovaloftheBoardandwiththeAuditCommitteesconsent,thecompanyhasestablishedtheAuditCommitteeAidetosupporttheactivitiesoftheAuditCommittee.TheAuditCommitteeAidedoesnotconcurrentlyholdp

293、ositionsrelatedtothebusinessoperationsofSonyand,uponinstructionbyeachAuditCommitteemember,conductsinvestigationsintoandanalysesofauditingmattersandengagesinphysicalinspectionsorvisitingauditseitherbyhim/herselforbycooperatingwithrelevantdepartmentsinordertosupporttheAuditCommittee.Policy for trainin

294、g DirectorsNewlyappointedDirectorsreceivebriefingsbySeniorExecutivesandoutsideexpertsinconnectionregardingtheirexpectedrolesandresponsibilities,includinglegalduties,asaDirectororamemberoftheCommittees.Inaddition,newlyappointedoutsideDirectorsreceivebriefingsaboutthebusiness,financialstatus,organizat

295、ionandgovernancestructureofSony.Also,throughouttheirtenure,eachDirectorreceivescompliance-relatedtraininginaccordancewithinternalprotocolsandbriefingsonmattersrelevanttoeachDirectorsfulfillmentofhis/herrolesandresponsibilitiesincludingthecurrentstatusofSonysbusiness.Evaluation of the Board and the C

296、ommittees EffectivenessPolicy for EvaluationSonyCorporationbelievesthatitisimportanttoendeavortoimprovetheeffectivenessoftheBoardandeachCommitteeinordertosupportSonysbusinessoperationsandenhancethecorporatevalueofSony.Toachievethisgoal,SonyCorporationconductsevaluationsoftheeffectivenessoftheBoardan

297、dofeachCommittee(the“Evaluation”)atleastannually.Recent EvaluationFromFebruarythroughApril2020,theBoardconductedtheEvaluationmainlyinrespectoftheBoardandCommitteeactivitiesinthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020afterconfirmingthatactionsproposedinresponsetotheresultsofthepreviousEvaluationweretaken.Therece

298、ntEvaluationwasconducted,asthecompanydidwiththepreviousEvaluation,withthesupportofathird-partyevaluationbyanoutsidecounselhavingexpertiseinJapaneseandglobalcorporategovernancepractices(the“OutsideCounsel”)inordertoensuretransparencyandobjectivityandtoobtainprofessionaladvice.Procedures for Recent Ev

299、aluationFirst,theBoarddiscussedandconfirmedthattheactionsproposedtobetakeninresponsetotheresultsofpreviousEvaluationweretaken,anddiscussedandconfirmedtheproposedproceduresfortheEvaluationforthefiscalyearendedMarch2020.Thereafter,thethird-partyevaluationwasconductedbytheOutsideCounselinaccordancewith

300、thefollowingsteps:Reviewedrelevantmaterial,suchastheminutesofBoardmeetings,andattendedaBoardmeeting;ConfirmedwiththeBoardSecretariatofficeandeachCommitteessecretariatofficehowmeetingsoftheBoardandCommitteeswereconducted;GatheredresponsestoaquestionnairefromeachDirectoraboutthecurrentstatusandpractic

301、esoftheBoardandeachCommittee,suchasthecompositionoftheBoard,operationoftheBoard,commitmentsofeachDirector,activitiesofeachCommitteeandproceduresofthepreviousEvaluation;InterviewedtheChairmanoftheBoard,newly-appointedDirectors,aDirectorwhoisconcurrentlyinthepositionoftheCEO,andcertainadditionalDirect

302、orsabouttheBoardandCommitteestatusandpractices;and ResearchedotherglobalcompaniespracticesinJapan,theUnitedStatesandEurope,andcomparedthemwiththecompanyspractices.TheBoardthenreceived,reviewedanddiscussedtheOutsideCounselsreportontheresultsofitsevaluation.TheBoardconfirmedtheeffectivenessoftheBoarda

303、ndtheCommittees.27ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporat

304、eStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersSummary of the Results of Recent EvaluationTheOutsideCounselreportedthattheBoardisestablishedandoperatedinamannersufficienttobehighlyappreciated,basedonv

305、ariouspoints,includingtheself-evaluationresultsoftheDirectorsandcomparisonwithbenchmarkedcompaniesinJapan,theUnitedStatesandEurope.FollowingdiscussionandanalysisbasedontheOutsideCounselsreport,theBoardre-affirmedthattheBoardandeachCommitteewerefunctioningeffectivelyasofApril2020.TheOutsideCounselals

306、oprovidedexamplesofpotentialoptions,basedonothercompaniespractices,tohelpfurtherimproveeffectivenessoftheBoardandCommittees.Theexamplesincludestudyingthefeasibilityofhavingspecialcommittees,furtherenhancingtheexecutivesessionseffectiveness,furtherenhancingdisclosureaboutthecompensationsystem,andfurt

307、hersecuringdiversityoftheoutsideDirectorsandenhancingdisclosureaboutthesame.Actions in response to the Results of EvaluationInordertofurtherincreasecorporatevalueofSony,SonyCorporationwilltakeappropriateactionstofurtherenhancefunctionsoftheBoardandtheCommitteesinresponsetotheresultsoftheEvaluation,a

308、swellasvariouscommentsandopinionsgivenbyDirectorsandtheOutsideCounselduringtheEvaluationprocess.Forreference,afterthepreviousEvaluationconductedfromFebruarythroughApril2019,SonyCorporationtookthefollowingactions,amongothers,tohelpimprovetheeffectivenessoftheBoard:Enhanceddiversityintheboardroom(byne

309、wlyappointingtwonon-JapaneseandonefemaleDirectorsasoutsideDirectors);ContinuouslymadeperiodicreportstotheBoardonESG(environment,socialandgovernance)relatedmatters;FocusedoninformationsecuritycontinuouslythroughtheDirectorinchargeofInformationSecurity;Heldadditionalexecutivesessions;Expandeddisclosur

310、eregardingcompensationofDirectorsandSeniorExecutives;and ConductedvisitingauditsbyAuditCommitteemembersatSonysbusinesssites.Senior Executives and Other OfficersSenior Executives(In Sony,Corporate Executive Officer,Senior Executive Vice President and Executive Vice President)TotalnumberofSeniorExecut

311、ives:17(including6CorporateExecutiveOfficers)(asofJune26,2020)Governance Framework TOP-Senior Executives-Purpose/Authority DeterminesandexecutesSonysbusinessactivitiesinaccordancewiththeirrolesandresponsibilitiesassignedbytheBoard-Delegation of Authority from the BoardTheBoarddeterminesthefundamenta

312、lmanagementpoliciesandothermaterialmattersrelatedtotheoperationofSonysbusiness.TheBoardassignsthedutiesofCorporateExecutiveOfficersincludingtheCEO,bydeterminingtheareasoverwhicheachCorporateExecutiveOfficerisinchargeanddeterminethescopeofSeniorExecutives,andthen,widelydelegatesitsdecision-makingauth

313、oritytotheCEO,withaviewtopromotingtimelyandefficientdecision-makingwithinSony.TheCEOfurthersubdelegatesapartofsuchauthoritytootherSeniorExecutives.Other Officers(In Sony,Senior Vice President)Totalnumberofotherofficers:25(asofJune26,2020)-Purpose/Authority Carriesoutbusinessoperationstheirassignment

314、swithindesignatedareas,suchasbusinessunits,headquartersfunctionsand/orresearchanddevelopment,inaccordancewiththefundamentalpoliciesdeterminedbytheBoardandSeniorExecutives.28ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityRes

315、ponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernance FrameworkInternalControlandGovernanceFrameworkRelationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholde

316、rs Meeting Record and Attendance Record of Outside DirectorsDuringthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020,theBoardconvenedninetimes.TheNominatingCommitteemetfivetimes,theAuditCommitteemetsixtimesandtheCompensationCommitteemetfivetimes.All13outsideDirectors,includingOsamuNagayamaandEikoHaradawhoretiredinJune2

317、019,participatedinallmeetingsoftheBoardheldtheduringtheirtenureperiodinthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020.Also,alloutsideDirectors,exceptforYoshihikoHatanaka,whoaremembersofCommitteesparticipatedinallofthemeetingsofeachCommitteeheldduringthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020.(YoshihikoHatanaka,whoisamemberofth

318、eNominatingCommittee,attendedthreeoffourmeetingsoftheCommitteeheldduringhistenureinthefiscalyearendedMarch31,2020.)Board of Directors/committee meeting heldJuneOctoberJanuaryAprilBoard of DirectorsNominatingCommitteeCompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeReview of selection policy for Director candidate

319、sCEO succession plan reviewConsideration and selection of Director candidatesAudit of business execution(management interviews)Determination ofstock options Review offinancial resultsReview offinancial resultsAudit ofbusiness sitesReview of financial resultsReview of financial resultsPerformance rev

320、iew(mainly business results)Evaluation of effectivenessEvaluation and payment of remuneration linked to business resultsDiscussion/determination ofremuneration policyReview of mid-range planReview of annual business planDetermination of important factors based on remuneration policy(including KPIs)D

321、etermination of stock remunerationVisits tobusiness sites Determination of audit planPreparation ofauditors opinionConfirmation of auditorremunerationImage of Annual Schedule of the Board and Committee for FY201929ContentsAbout theSustainabilityReportRespect forHuman RightsCorporateGovernanceEthics

322、andComplianceApproach toSustainabilityResponsibleSupply ChainQuality and ServicesGRI Standards Content IndexEnvironmentCommunityEngagementData SectionTechnologyEmployeesCorporateGovernanceCorporateStrategy,BusinessStrategyandOtherPoliciesGovernanceFrameworkInternal Control and Governance FrameworkRe

323、lationshipwithShareholdersandOtherStakeholdersInternal Control and Governance FrameworkAtaBoardmeetingheldonApril26,2006,theBoardreaffirmedtheinternalcontrolandgovernanceframeworkineffectasofthedatethereofandresolvedtocontinuetoevaluateandimprovesuchframeworkgoingforward,asappropriate.AtBoardmeeting

324、sheldonMay13,2009andApril30,2015,theBoardamendedandupdatedtheinternalcontrolandgovernanceframework,andwiththewrittenresolutionoftheBoarddatedasofMay15,2020,theBoardreaffirmedtheframeworkineffectanddeterminedtocontinuetoevaluateandimprovesuchframeworkgoingforward,asappropriate.Thesedeterminationswere

325、requiredbyandmettherequirementsoftheCompaniesActofJapan.ForthecontentofthereaffirmationandthestatusofitsimplementationdeterminedbythewrittenresolutionoftheBoarddatedasofMay15,2020,pleaserefertothepagebelow.Board of Directors Determination Regarding Internal Control and Governance Framework Pursuant

326、to the Japanese Companies Act and Status for Implementing the Internal Control and Governance FrameworkForthesummaryofmajorframeworksestablishedandmaintainedbasedontheabovedetermination,pleaserefertoeachpagebelow.Financial Reporting FrameworkSonysinternalcontroloverfinancialreportingisdesignedtoprov

327、idereasonableassuranceregardingthereliabilityoffinancialreportingandthepreparationoffinancialstatementsforexternalpurposesinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Sonyformedacross-functionalsteeringcommitteecomprisedofmanagementinchargeoftheprincipalSonyheadqua

328、rtersfunctionstomonitortheactionsnecessarytomaintaineffectiveinternalcontroloverfinancialreporting,includingdocumenting,testingandevaluatinginternalcontrolsandoverseeingandassessingtheglobalevaluation.BasedontheCompanysevaluation,managementhasconcludedthatSonymaintainedeffectiveinternalcontroloverfi

329、nancialreportingasofMarch31,2020.Disclosure FrameworkThesecuritiesofSonyCorporation,theultimateparentofallSonycompanies,arelistedfortradingonexchangesinJapanandtheU.S.Asaresult,Sonyisobligatedtomakevariousdisclosurestothepublicinaccordancewithapplicablesecuritieslaws,regulationsandrulesinthosecountr

330、iesandlistingstandardsofthestockexchangesonwhichSonyCorporationssharesarelisted.Sonyiscommittedtofullcompliancewithallrequirementsapplicabletoitspublicdisclosures.SonyCorporationspolicyoninvestorrelationsactivitiesistoaimtodiscloseaccurateinformationinatimelyandfairmanner,aswellastoendeavortopromote

331、constructivedialoguewithshareholdersandinvestors,withaviewtomaximizingSonyscorporatevaluebybuildingarelationshipoftrustwithshareholdersandinvestors.SonyCorporationhasinplacedisclosurecontrolsandproceduresinsupportofthispolicy.AllpersonnelresponsibleforthepreparationofsubmissionstoandfilingswiththeTo

332、kyoStockExchange,theU.S.SecuritiesandExchangeCommissionandotherregulatoryentities,orforotherpubliccommunicationsmadeonbehalfofSonyGroup,orwhoprovideinformationaspartofthatprocess,havearesponsibilitytoensurethatsuchdisclosuresandinformationarefull,fair,accurate,timelyandunderstandable,andincompliance

333、withtheestablisheddisclosurecontrolsandprocedures.SonyCorporationhasestablished“DisclosureControlsandProcedures,”outliningtheprocessthroughwhichpotentiallymaterialinformationisreportedfromimportantbusinessunits,subsidiaries,affiliatedcompaniesandcorporatedivisionsandisreviewedandconsideredfordisclosureinlightofitsmaterialitytoSony.AsabodytoassisttheCEOandCFOofSonyCorporation,indesigning,implementi