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Environmental and Social Report 2008 Environmental and Social Report 2008 This report has been certified for Color Universal Design, a user-oriented design system developed in consideration of people with various types of color vision, to allow information to be accurately conveyed to as many individuals as possible. The system was developed by the Color Universal Design Organization (CUDO), a nonprofit organization in Japan. 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8522, Japan Printed with VOC (volatile organic Phone: +81-6-6621-1221 http://www.sharp.co.jp/ compound)-free ink Published July 2008 Printed in Japan About the Cover Concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) The ceiling of Suzuka City Hall in Mie Prefecture, Japan is made of thin-film, see-through solar modules that let in light like windows, creating an effect similar to that of sunlight streaming through the leaves and branches of trees. Environmental and Social Report 2008 This creates a bright interior space that requires almost no artificial lighting, making the facility energy-saving and energy-creating at the same time. Sharp Sharp Contributes to Society Through Its plans to expand its annual production capacity for thin-film solar cells from the current 15 MW to 1,000 MW in the near future. (Photograph reproduces appearance in clear weather) Manufacturing and Technology-Oriented Contents Compiling This Report Business Business Philosophy Concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2 “Make products that others want to imitate.” These Organization We do not seek merely to expand our business volume. This Environmental and Social Report consists of four sections. A Message to People and the Earth ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3 words, spoken by Sharp founder Tokuji Hayakawa, Rather, we are dedicated to the use of our unique, innovative The Special Feature section introduces Sharp’s efforts, as the Outline of the Sharp Group ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 embody Sharp’s management concept. As a technology to contribute to the culture, benefits, and welfare of frontrunner in energy-creating solar power and energy-saving LCD Management people throughout the world. technologies, to achieve a low-carbon society through technological manufacturer, Sharp contributes to society by being the It is the intention of our corporation to grow hand-in-hand with Corporate Governance ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6 innovation. first to make products that meet the needs of a new era. our employees, encouraging and aiding them to reach their Compliance and Risk Management ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7 The Special Focus section looks at three particularly interesting Successive generations of Sharp leaders have, in their full potential and improve their standard of living. Information Security and Intellectual Property ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8 examples from Sharp’s continuing environmental and social contribution efforts. own way, pursued this concept by making products that Our future prosperity is directly linked to the prosperity of our The Sharp and the Environment section covers the policies, contribute to society and in the process created a customers, dealers, and shareholders… indeed, the entire Sharp family. Special Feature objectives, and achievements of Sharp’s environmental efforts. corporation that is known and trusted by society. In Sharp and Society, Sharp reports on the goals it has set and Aiming for a Low-Carbon Society・・・・・・・・・ 9 the progress it is making in the social dimension of CSR activities for In 1973, Sharp clarified the unchanging spirit of its various stakeholders. Further Evolution of the Super Green Factory founder in the company’s business philosophy and Building the Sakai Manufacturing Complex, a Production Model for a Low-Carbon Society Links to the Sharp Website business creed. The business philosophy states that Business Creed Confronting the Challenge of Reducing the Costs of Solar Power This report focuses on the main points of the Sharp Group’s Sharp aims for mutual prosperity with stakeholders—the Sharp Corporation is dedicated to two principal ideals: Generation and Expanding Production of Thin-Film Solar Cells environmental and social activities. Actual examples and detailed foundation of CSR today—by contributing to the culture, The “LCD” That Comes After the LCD—Aiming for the Ultimate in data can be found on Sharp’s website (http://sharp-world.com/ Energy Efficiency and Minimal Resource Use corporate/eco/report2008/). Items that are covered on the website benefits, and welfare of people throughout the world. “Sincerity and Creativity” Web Aiming to Have Energy-Creating and Energy-Saving Products More are listed nearby the articles with where they are mentioned in The business creed calls for “Sincerity and Creativity” By committing ourselves to these ideals, we can derive Than Balance Out Greenhouse Gas Emissions this report. Page 54 also lists the items covered on the website. and all employees must hold to it and follow it in order genuine satisfaction from our work, while making a meaningful contribution to society. Period and Items Covered to realize the business philosophy. Special Focus Sincerity is a virtue fundamental to humanity... Period covered: Fiscal 2007 (April 2007 to March 2008) This report details the many ways that Sharp is fulfilling always be sincere. However, some actual facts prior to this period, as well as 1 Further Expanding Plastic Recycling・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15 Harmony brings strength... subsequent policies, objectives, and plans will also be included. its CSR. Each of these efforts is an index for gauging 2 Social Contribution Activities in China ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 17 trust each other and work together. Coverage: Environmental and social aspects of Sharp Corporation how well Sharp conducts business according to its core 3 Expanding the Range of Environmental Social Politeness is a merit... along with its domestic and overseas subsidiaries and affiliates. belief of “Sincerity and Creativity.” always be courteous and respectful. Contribution Activities ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 19 Organizations covered: Sharp Corporation along with its domestic Creativity promotes progress... and overseas subsidiaries and affiliates. Note that the scope of The goal that Sharp aims at through its CSR efforts is remain constantly aware Sharp and the Environment environmental performance data contained in this report is as nothing less than realizing the business philosophy of the need to innovate and improve. follows: Advanced Measures for Environmental Conservation as through business activities. Having a “gene of creativity” Courage is the basis of a rewarding life... Sites (companies) covered by environmental performance data: accept every challenge with a positive attitude. Management Policy ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 23 Sharp Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries. Note that the since its foundation, Sharp will continue to propose Advancing Super Green Management ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 25 category “production sites (companies)” includes non-consolidated one-of-a-kind products and new lifestyles, as a Environmental Accounting・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27 subsidiaries and affiliated companies. corporation that is trusted by all. How Business Activities Relate to the Environment・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 28 Production sites (companies) 39 (17 domestic, 22 overseas) Developing Super Green Technologies ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 29 Non-production sites (companies) 34 (11 domestic, 23 overseas) Creating Super Green Products and Devices ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 31 Building Super Green Factories ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 33 Referenced Guidelines Curbing Greenhouse Gas Emissions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 34 • Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2007 Version), Minimizing and Recycling Waste ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 35 Ministry of the Environment, Japan Achieve the tenets of the business philosophy by promoting “Sincerity and Creativity” in all business practices Effectively Managing Chemical Substances, • Sustainability Reporting Guidelines Version 3.0 (Japanese), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sharp’s Business Activities Conducting Risk Management ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 36 • Environmental Accounting Guidelines 2005, Environmentally Conscious Logistics・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 37 Ministry of the Environment, Japan Sales Developing Super Green Recycling ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 38 Realization of Business Philosophy Promoting Environmental Communication ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 39 Scheduled Publication Date for Next Report Perspective of social contribution through business September 2009 (published annually since 1999) Service Production activities “Contribute to the culture, benefits, and welfare of Sharp and Society Inquiries people throughout the world” Environmental Planning Department, Objectives and Achievements in the Social Dimension of CSR ・・・ 41 Business Creed For Customers Environmental Protection Group Dedicated to Tel: +81-6-6625-0438 Fax: +81-6-6625-0153 two principal ideals Perspective concerning employees Delivering Peace of Mind and Satisfaction to Every Customer ・・・・ 43 “It is the intention of our corporation to grow CSR Planning
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