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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
経営信条
この二意に溢れる仕事こそ、人々に心からの満足と
喜 びをもたらし真 に 社 会 へ の 貢 献となる 。
誠意は人の道なり、すべての仕事にまごころを
和は力なり、共に信じて結束を
礼 儀は美なり、互 いに感 謝と尊 敬を
創意は進歩なり、常に工夫と改善を
勇 気 は 生き甲 斐 の 源なり、進 んで 取り組 め 困 難 に
ISO 26000 and United Nations Global Compact
In light of ISO 26000, an international guidance on CSR, and the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact, Sharp
has set targets for specific activities in the areas including human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. Sharp is
promoting efforts toward these targets. We have been a participant in the Global Compact since June 2009.
Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Recognition
Sharp has received recognition in Japan and overseas for
its strong commitment to CSR activities. As of June 2015,
Sharp was selected by major SRI evaluating bodies for SRI
indices as noted below.
･ FTSE4Good Global Index (U.K.)
･ MSCI World ESG Index, MSCI Global Climate Index (U.S.A.)
･ Morningstar Socially Responsible Investment Index (Japan)
Sharp draws on its business philosophy and business creed to fulfill its social responsibilities.
“Make products that others want to imitate.” This message of Sharp’s founder Tokuji Hayakawa encapsulates
management’s stance of aiming to become a trusted company by contributing to society as a manufacturer that
is among the first to grasp the needs of the next era.
In 1973, Sharp codified the unchanging spirit of its founder in the Company’s business philosophy and busi-
ness creed. The business philosophy and business creed are clearly embodied in Sharp’s present-day CSR aimed at
achieving co-existence and mutual prosperity with society and stakeholders.
CSR Policies
Sharp embraces its business philosophy and business creed from a CSR-oriented standpoint. We pursue our CSR ac-
tivities, broadly classified into four categories, while promoting communication and engagement with stakeholders.
In the first category, regarding offering innovations, Sharp will strive to contribute to society by deploying its
proprietary technologies, amassed over many years, as well as creative “Sharp” point-of view, aiming to become
a company that pursues “what is necessary for people to live better lives, observing from close by,” or in other
words, “a company standing side-by-side with people to offer new values.”
Activities in the other three categories are spearheaded by so-called functional departments such as environmen-
tal promotion unit and human resources development unit, and they conduct CSR activities in a balanced manner.
For further information about the Group’s CSR activities, please visit the site below.
http://www.sharp-world.com/corporate/eco/
Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior and Sharp Group Code of Conduct
The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior and the Sharp Group Code of Conduct serve as principles of
conduct for Sharp Group companies. They are based on the belief that Group companies and their individual
executives and employees must practice legal compliance and corporate ethics and otherwise act in an appropri-
ate and sincere manner.
For more details on the Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior and the Sharp Code of Conduct, please visit the website below:
http://www.sharp-world.com/corporate/info/charter/index.html
Business Creed
By committing ourselves to these ideals, we can derive genuine
satisfaction from our work, while making a meaningful
contribution to society.
Sincerity is a virtue fundamental to humanity …
always be sincere.
Harmony brings strength …
trust each other and work together.
Politeness is a merit …
always be courteous and respectful.
Creativity promotes progress …
remain constantly aware of the need to innovate
and improve.
Courage is the basis of a rewarding life …
accept every challenge with a positive attitude.
Business Philosophy
We do not seek merely to expand our business
volume. Rather, we are dedicated to the
use of our unique, innovative technology to
contribute to the culture, benefits and welfare
of people throughout the world.
It is the intention of our corporation to
grow hand-in-hand with our employees,
encouraging and aiding them to reach their
full potential and improve their standard of
living.
Our future prosperity is directly linked to the
prosperity of our customers, dealers and
shareholders …indeed, the entire Sharp family.
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Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
Segment Outline
Medium-Term Management Plan
for Fiscal 2015 through 2017
Financial Section
Investor Information
Directors, Audit & Supervisory Board
Members and Executive Officers
Risk Factors
Corporate Governance
Contents
Message to our Shareholders
Fiscal 2014 Review by
Product Group
Financial Highlights
SHARP Annual Report 2015