Sony Group has unveiled a new set of environmental goals under its Green Management 2030 framework, pledging to slash greenhouse gas emissions across its global value chain by more than a quarter over the next five years while cutting reliance on plastics and boosting renewable energy.

The plan, which covers fiscal 2026 through 2030, builds on the Japanese conglomerate’s decade-old Road to Zero program aimed at achieving a net-zero environmental footprint by 2050.

Sony said its new milestones are designed to accelerate progress with a sharpened focus on emissions reduction, resource circulation and plastic elimination.

A Step Toward Net Zero by 2040

Sony has advanced its net-zero commitment across its supply chain to 2040, a decade earlier than initially planned. Under the Green Management 2030 initiative, the company outlined specific targets for each scope of emissions.

Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which cover direct operations and purchased electricity, will be cut by 60 percent from fiscal 2025 levels by 2030. To achieve this goal, Sony plans to source 100 percent renewable electricity for its operations and utilize carbon removal measures to offset any residual emissions.

Scope 3 emissions, which account for the bulk of the company’s footprint and include supply chain and product use, will be reduced by 25 percent from fiscal 2025 levels.

Sony said it will encourage major raw material and component suppliers to switch to renewable electricity when manufacturing products for the group.

The company stated that these measures are crucial for staying on track to achieve net zero across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2040.

Tackling Resource Circulation

Beyond emissions, Sony is focusing on how materials are sourced, reused, and recycled. The company stated that it will reduce the use of non-circular plastics to 30 percent or less of the product weight.

It also pledged to use 100 percent recycled tin in solder for major printed circuit boards in select models as well as recycled gold in circuit boards and components.

These commitments reflect a broader push to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources and extend product lifespans through design improvements and reuse initiatives.

Sony said resource circulation is essential to decouple business growth from resource consumption and that it will continue developing products that last longer, can be reused and are easier to recycle.

Eliminating Plastic Packaging

Plastic reduction is another core pillar of Green Management 2030. Sony announced plans to eliminate plastic packaging entirely for products weighing five kilograms or less, phase out plastic packaging at its retail stores and reduce the plastic share in overall product packaging to 10 percent or less.

The company framed the shift as part of a broader response to the global plastic pollution crisis. In recent years, Sony and its peers in the consumer electronics sector have faced rising pressure from regulators and investors to adopt more sustainable packaging.

Awareness Through Entertainment

Unlike many other manufacturers, Sony is leveraging its position in the entertainment sector to raise awareness about sustainability. The company plans to integrate environmental messages into its films, music, and gaming properties, often in collaboration with artists and creators.

Sony said these initiatives are designed to engage consumers on the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action and responsible consumption.

Aligning With Global Standards

Sony’s climate strategy has been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative, which confirmed that its targets align with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

The company also supports the disclosure framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, which aims to increase transparency regarding climate-related risks and opportunities.

By fiscal 2025, Sony expects to achieve most of the targets under its current Green Management 2025 program. The new 2030 framework, executives said, will serve as a bridge toward the ultimate goal of a zero environmental footprint.

Looking Ahead

Sony’s commitments underscore how consumer electronics makers are under growing pressure to demonstrate leadership on climate and sustainability.

Cutting emissions across complex global supply chains and eliminating plastics from packaging remain difficult challenges, but Sony said it is determined to meet its milestones.

At stake is not just Sony’s environmental footprint but also its reputation with consumers and investors increasingly attentive to how corporations address climate change.