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1. Vision and Strategy



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1.1 Statement of the organization's vision and strategy regarding its contribution to sustainable development 3, 4 A Message to People and the Earth
1.2 Statement from the CEO (or equivalent senior manager) describing key elements of the report 3, 4 A Message to People and the Earth

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2. Profile



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Organizational Profile 2.1 Name of reporting organization 1 Compiling This Report
7 Outline of the Sharp Group
2.2 Major products and/or services, including brands if appropriate 7 Outline of the Sharp Group
2.3 Operational structure of the organization 7 Outline of the Sharp Group
2.4 Description of major divisions, operating companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures Web Sites (companies) covered by Environmental Performance Data
2.5 Countries in which the organization's operations are located Web Sites (companies) covered by Environmental Performance Data
2.6 Nature of ownership; legal form 7 Outline of the Sharp Group
2.7 Nature of markets served - -
2.8 Scale of the reporting organization (number of employees, products produced/services offered, net sales, total capitalization broken down in terms of debt and equity, etc.) 7, 8 Outline of the Sharp Group
Web Financial results
Personnel-related data
2.9 List of stakeholders, key attributes of each, and relationship to the reporting organization - -
Report Scope 2.10 Contact person(s) for the report, including e-mail and web addresses 1 Compiling This Report
2.11 Reporting period (e.g., fiscal/calendar year) for information provided 1 Compiling This Report
2.12 Date of most recent previous report (if any) 1 CompilingThis Report
2.13 Boundaries of report (countries/regions, products/services, divisions/facilities/joint ventures/subsidiaries) and any specific limitations on the scope 1 Compiling This Report
Web Sites (companies) covered by Environmental Performance Data
2.14 Significant changes in size, structure, ownership, or products/services that have occurred since the previous report - -
2.15 Basis for reporting on joint ventures, partially owned subsidiaries, leased facilities, outsourced operations, and other situations that can significantly affect comparability from period to period and/or between reporting organizations - -
2.16 Explanation of the nature and effect of any re-statements of information provided in earlier reports, and the reasons for such re-statement (e.g., mergers/acquisitions, change of base years/periods, nature of business, measurement methods) - -
Report Profile 2.17 Decisions not to apply GRI principles or protocols in the preparation of the report - -
2.18 Criteria/definitions used in any accounting for economic, environmental, and social costs and benefits 29 Advancing Super Green Management
2.19 Significant changes from previous years in the measurement methods applied to key economic, environmental, and social information 29 Advancing Super Green Management
2.20 Policies and internal practices to enhance and provide assurance about the accuracy, completeness, and reliability that can be placed on the sustainability report 1 Compiling This Report
2.21 Policy and current practice with regard to providing independent assurance for the full report 53 Third-Party Review
2.22 Means by which report users can obtain additional information and reports about economic, environmental, and social aspects of the organization's activities, including facility-specific information (if available) 54 Information on Web Site

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3. Governance Structure and Management Systems



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Structure and Governance 3.1 Governance structure of the organization, including major committees under the board of directors that are responsible for setting strategy and for oversight of the organization 5, 6 Management System
27, 28 Advancing Super Green Management
45 Reinforcing Information Security
3.2 Percentage of the board of directors that are independent, non-executive directors - -
3.3 Process for determining the expertise board members need to guide the strategic direction of the organization, including issues related to environmental and social risks and opportunities - -
3.4 Board-level processes for overseeing the organization's identification and management of economic, environmental, and social risks and opportunities 5, 6 Management System
27, 28 Advancing Super Green Management
3.5 Linkage between executive compensation and achievement of the organization's financial and non-financial goals (e.g., environmental performance, labor practices) - -
3.6 Organizational structure and key individuals responsible for oversight, implementation, and audit of economic, environmental, social, and related policies 5, 6 Management System
Advancing Super Green Management
3.7 Mission and values statements, internally developed codes of conduct or principles, and policies relevant to economic, environmental, and social performance and the status of implementation 2 Concept of CSR
5, 6 Management System
25, 26 Policies, Objectives and Achievements Concerning the Environment
Web The Sharp Group Charterof Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
3.8 Mechanisms for shareholders to provide recommendations or direction to the board of directors - -
Stakeholder Engagement 3.9 Basis for identification and selection of major stakeholders - -
3.10 Approaches to stakeholder consultation reported in terms of frequency of consultations by type and by stakeholder group 41 Promotion of Environmental Communication
43, 44 Enhancing Customer Satisfaction, Ensuring Quality and Safety
46 Appropriate Return of Profits and Information Disclosure
47, 48 Mutual Prosperity with Suppliers and Dealers
49, 50 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
3.11 Type of information generated by stakeholder consultations 9-14 Special Feature
15-22 Highlights
41 Promoting Environmental Communication
Web Exchanges with local communities
3.12 Use of information resulting from stakeholder engagements 43, 44 Enhancing Customer Satisfaction, Ensuring Quality and Safety
Overarching Policies and Management Systems 3.13 Explanation of whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organization 5, 6 Management System
27, 28 Advancing Super Green Management
38 Effectively Managing Chemical Substances, Conducting Risk Management
45 Reinforcing Information Security
47, 48 Mutual Prosperity with Suppliers and Dealers
49, 50 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web Sharp Group's efforts to firmly establish CSR
Accident risk management
3.14 Externally developed, voluntary economic, environmental, and social charters, sets of principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or which it endorses - -
3.15 Policies and/or systems for managing upstream and downstream impacts, including: supply chain management as it pertains to outsourcing and supplier environmental and social performance; and product and service stewardship initiatives 48 Mutual Prosperity with Suppliers and Dealers
3.16 Policies and/or systems for managing upstream and downstream impacts, including: supply chain management as it pertains to outsourcing and supplier environmental and social performance; and product and service stewardship initiatives 33, 34 Creating Super Green Products and Devices
47, 48 Mutual Prosperity with Suppliers and Dealers
Web Basic Purchasing Principles (full text)
3.17 Reporting organization's approach to managing indirect economic, environmental, and social impacts resulting from its activities - -
3.18 Major decisions during the reporting period regarding the location of, or changes in, operations - -
3.19 Programs and procedures pertaining to economic, environmental, and social performance. Include discussion of: priority and target setting; major programs to improve performance; internal communication and training; performance monitoring; internal and external auditing; and senior management review 5, 6 Management System
25, 26 Policies, Objectives and Achievements Concerning the Environment
27, 28 Advancing
Super Green Management
45 Reinforcing Information Security
Web Sharp Group's efforts to firmly establish CSR
3.20 Status of certification pertaining to economic, environmental, and social management systems 27, 28 Advancing Super Green Management
Web ISO 14001-certified sites (companies)
Quality guarantee system
ISO 9001-certified sites (companies)

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4. GRI Content Index



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4.1 A table identifying location of each element of the GRI Report Content, by section and indicator Web GRI content index

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5. Performance Indicators

Environmental Performance Indicators


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Materials EN1. Total materials use other than water, by type 30 Advancing Super Green Management
EN2. Percentage of materials used that are wastes (processed or unprocessed) from sources external to the reporting organization 30 Advancing Super Green Management
31, 32 Developing Super Green Technologies
Energy EN3. Direct energy use segmented by primary source 30 Advancing Super Green Management
Web Data on greenhouse gases
EN4. Indirect energy use - -
Water EN5. Total water use 30 Advancing Super Green Management
37 Minimizing and Recycling Waste
Web Data on water usage
Biodiversity EN6. Location and size of land owned, leased, or managed in biodiversity-rich habitat - -
EN7. Description of the major impacts on biodiversity associated with activities and/or products and services in terrestrial, fresh-water, and marine environments - -
Emissions, Effluents, and Waste EN8. Greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6)
Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the reporting entity
Indirect emissions from imported electricity heat or steam
29 Advancing Super Green Management
36 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Web Data on greenhouse gases
Data on chemical substance management
EN9. Use and emissions of ozone-depleting substances Web Data on chemical substance management
EN10. NOx, SOx, and other significant air emissions by type 29 Advancing Super Green Management
38 Effectively Managing Chemical Substances, ConductingRisk Management
Web Data on the atmosphere and water quality
Data on chemical substance management
EN11. Total amount of waste by type and destination 37 Minimizing and Recycling Waste
Web Data on waste
EN12. Significant discharges to water by type 30 Advancing Super Green Management
37 Minimizing and Recycling Waste
Web Data on water usage
EN13. Significant spills of chemicals, oils, and fuels in terms of total number and total volume - -
Products and Services EN14. Significant environmental impacts of principal products and services 33. 34 Creating Super Green Products and Devices
Web Green Products
EN15. Percentage of the weight of products sold that is reclaimable at the end of the products' useful life and percentage that is actually reclaimed 30 Advancing Super Green Management
31, 32 DevelopingSuper Green Technologies
39, 40 Developing Super Green Recycling
Web Data on recycling of used products
Compliance EN16. Incidents of and fines for non-compliance with all applicable international declarations/ conventions/treaties, and national, sub-national, regional, and local regulations associated with environmental issues - -
Energy EN17. Initiatives to use renewable energy sources and to increase energy efficiency 13, 14 Special Feature
25, 26 Policies, Objectives and Achievements Concerning the Environment
35 Achievement of a Super Green Factory
36 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Web Green factories
EN18. Energy consumption footprint (i.e., annualized lifetime energy requirements) of major products 30 Advancing Super Green Management
EN19. Other indirect (upstream/downstream) energy use and implications, such as organizational travel, product lifecycle management, and use of energy-intensive materials - -
Water EN20. Water sources and related ecosystems/habitats significantly affected by use of water - -
EN21. Annual withdrawals of ground and surface water as a percent of annual renewable quantity of water available from the sources - -
EN22. Total recycling and reuse of water 37 Minimizing and Recycling Waste
Web Data on water usage
Biodiversity EN23. Total amount of land owned, leased, or managed for production activities or extractive use - -
EN24. Amount of impermeable surface as a percentage of land purchased or leased - -
EN25. Impacts of activities and operations on protected and sensitive areas - -
EN26. Changes to natural habitats resulting from activities and operations and percentage of habitat protected or restored - -
EN27. Objectives, programs, and targets for protecting and restoring native ecosystems and species in degraded areas - -
EN28. Number of IUCN Red List species with habitats in areas affected by operations - -
EN29. Business units currently operating or planning operations in or around protected or sensitive areas - -
Emissions, Effluents, and Waste EN30. Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6) - -
EN31. All production, transport, import, or export of any waste deemed "hazardous" under the terms of the Basel Convention Annex I, II, III, and VIII - -
EN32. Water sources and related ecosystems/habitats significantly affected by discharges of water and runoff - -
Suppliers EN33. Performance of suppliers relative to environmental components of programs and procedures described in response to Governance Structure and Management Systems section - -
Transport EN34. Significant environmental impacts of transportation used for logistical purposes 30 Advancing Super Green Management
39 Environmentally Conscious Logistics and Packaging
Overall EN35. Total environmental expenditures by type 29 Advancing Super Green Management
Social Performance Indicators
Guidelines (italics are voluntary) See page(s) in the report Items published in the report
Items posted on Sharp's Web site
Labor Practices and Decent Work
Employment LA1. Breakdown of workforce, where possible, by region/country, status (employee/non-employee), employment type (full time/part time), and by employment contract (indefinite or permanent/fixed term or temporary). Also identify workforce retained in conjunction with other employers (temporary agency workers or workers in co-employment relationships), segmented by region/country Web Personnel-related data
Sharp Corporation's employee personnel structure
LA2. Net employment creation and average turnover segmented by region/country Web Personnel-related data
Labor / Management Relations LA3. Percentage of employees represented by independent trade union organizations of other bona fide employee representatives broken down geographically or percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements broken down by region/country - -
LA4. Policy and procedures involving information, consultation, and negotiation with employees over changes in the reporting organization's operations (e.g., restructuring) 49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Health and Safety LA5 Practices on recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases, and how they relate to the ILO Code of Practice on Recording and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases 50 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
LA6. Description of formal joint health and safety committees comprising management and worker representatives and proportion of workforce covered by any such committees 50 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
LA7. Standard injury, lost day, and absentee rates and number of work-related fatalities (including subcontracted workers) - -
LA8. Description of policies or programs (for the workplace and beyond) on HIV/AIDS - -
Training and Education LA9. Average hours of training per year per employee by category of employee - -
Diversity and Opportunity LA10 Description of equal opportunity policies or programs, as well as monitoring systems to ensure compliance and results of monitoring 19, 20 Affirmative action for Women Spreads
49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web Various systems for supporting the balance between work and family
Examples of affirmative action activities
LA11. Composition of senior management and corporate governance bodies (including the board of directors), including female/male ratio and other indicators of diversity as culturally appropriate Web Sharp Corporation's employee personnel structure
Personnel-related data
Employment LA12. Employee benefits beyond those legally mandated 49, 50, 51 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Various systems for supporting the balance between work and family
Examples of affirmative action activities
Labor / Management Relations LA13. Provision for formal worker representation in decision-making or management, including corporate governance - -
Health and Safety LA14. Evidence of substantial compliance with the ILO Guidelines for Occupational Health Management Systems - -
LA15. Description of formal agreements with trade unions or other bona fide employee representatives covering health and safety at work and proportion of the workforce covered by any such agreements - -
Training and Education LA16. Description of programs to support the continued employability of employees and to manage career endings 49, 50 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web Personnel systems and education and training systems
LA17. Specific policies and programs for skills management or for lifelong learning 49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web Personnel systems and education and training systems
Human Rights
Strategy and Management HR1. Description of policies, guidelines, corporate structure, and procedures to deal with all aspects of human rights relevant to operations, including monitoring mechanisms and results 5 Management System
49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
HR2. Evidence of consideration of human rights impacts as part of investment and procurement decisions, including selection of suppliers/contractors 47, 48 Mutual Prosperity with Suppliers and Dealers
Web Basic Purchasing Principles (full text)
HR3. Description of policies and procedures to evaluate and address human rights performance within the supply chain and contractors, including monitoring systems and results of monitoring 47, 48 Mutual Prosperity with Suppliers and Dealers
Web Basic Purchasing Principles (full text)
Non-discrimination HR4. Description of global policy and procedures/programs preventing all forms of discrimination in operations, including monitoring systems and results of monitoring 5 Management System
49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining HR5. Description of freedom of association policy and extent to which this policy is universally applied independent of local laws, as well as description of procedures/programs to address this issue - -
Child Labor HR6. Description of policy excluding child labor as defined by the ILO Convention 138 and extent to which this policy is visibly stated and applied, as well as description of procedures/programs to address this issue, including monitoring systems and results of monitoring 5 Management System
49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Forced and Compulsory Labor HR7. Description of policy to prevent forced and compulsory labor and extent to which this policy is visibly stated and applied, as well as description of procedures/programs to address this issue, including monitoring systems and results of monitoring 5 Management System
49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Strategy and Management HR8. Employee training on policies and practices concerning all aspects of human rights relevant to operations 49 Creating a Fair, Positive and Progressive Workplace
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Disciplinary Practices HR9. Description of appeal practices, including, but not limited to, human rights issues 6 Management System
HR10. Description of non-retaliation policy and effective, confidential employee grievance system (including, but not limited to, its impact on human rights) 6 Management System
Security Practices HR11. Human rights training for security personnel. Include type of training, number of persons trained, and average training duration - -
Indigenous Rights HR12. Description of policies, guidelines, and procedures to address the needs of indigenous people - -
HR13. Description of jointly managed community grievance mechanisms/authority - -
HR14. Share of operating revenues from the area of operations that are redistributed to local communities - -
Society
Community SO1. Description of policies to manage impacts on communities in areas affected by activities, as well as description of procedures/programs to address this issue, including monitoring systems and results of monitoring - -
Bribery and Corruption SO2. Description of the policy, procedures/management systems, and compliance mechanisms for organizations and employees addressing bribery and corruption 5, 6 Management System
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Political Contributions SO3. Description of policy, procedures/management systems, and compliance mechanisms for managing political lobbying and contributions 5, 6 Management System
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Community S04. Awards received relevant to social, ethical, and environmental performance Web Environment-related history and awards
Political Contributions S05. Amount of money paid to political parties and institutions whose prime function is to fund political parties or their candidates - -
Competition and Pricing S06. Court decisions regarding cases pertaining to anti-trust and monopoly regulations - -
S07. Description of policy, procedures/management systems, and compliance mechanisms for preventing anti-competitive behavior Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Product Responsibility
Customer Health and Safety PR1. Description of policy for preserving customer health and safety during use of products and services, and extent to which this policy is visibly stated and applied, as well as description of procedures/programs to address this issue, including monitoring systems and results of monitoring 43, 44 Enhancing Customer Satisfaction, Ensuring Quality and Safety
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Products and Services PR2. Description of policy, procedures/management systems, and compliance mechanisms related to product information and labeling 43, 44 Enhancing Customer Satisfaction, Ensuring Quality and Safety
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Respect for Privacy PR3. Description of policy, procedures/management systems, and compliance mechanisms for consumer privacy 45 Reinforcing Information Security
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Customer Health and Safety PR4. Number and type of instances of non-compliance with regulations concerning customer health and safety, including the penalties and fines assessed for these breaches - -
PR5. Number of complaints upheld by regulatory or similar official bodies to oversee or regulate the health and safety of products and services - -
PR6. Voluntary code compliance, product labels or awards with respect to social and/or environmental responsibility that the reporter is qualified to use or has received - -
Products and Services PR7. Number and type of instances of non-compliance with regulations concerning product information and labeling, including any penalties or fines assessed for these breaches - -
PR8. Description of policy, procedures/management systems, and compliance mechanisms related to customer satisfaction, including results of surveys measuring customer satisfaction 43, 44 Enhancing Customer Satisfaction, Ensuring Quality and Safety
Web The Sharp Group Charter of Corporate Behavior (full text)
The Sharp Code of Conduct (full text)
Advertising PR9. Description of policy, procedures/management systems, and compliance mechanisms for adherence to standards and voluntary codes related to advertising - -
PR10. Number and types of breaches of advertising and marketing regulations - -
Respect for Privacy PR11. Number of substantiated complaints regarding breaches of consumer privacy - -
Economic Performance Indicators
Customers EC1. Net sales 8 Outline of the Sharp Group
Web Financial results
EC2. Geographic breakdown of markets 8 Outline of the Sharp Group
Web Financial results
Suppliers EC3. Cost of all goods, materials, and services purchased Web Financial results
EC4. Percentage of contracts that were paid in accordance with agreed terms, excluding agreed penalty arrangements - -
Employees EC5. Total payroll and benefits (including wages, pension, other benefits, and redundancy payments) broken down by country or region - -
Providers of Capital EC6. Distributions to providers of capital broken down by interest on debt and borrowings, and dividends on all classes of shares, with any arrears of preferred dividends to be disclose - -
EC7. Increase/decrease in retained earnings at end of period Web Financial result
Public Sector EC8. Total sum of taxes of all types paid broken down by country - -
EC9. Subsidies received broken down by country or region - -
EC10. Donations to community, civil society, and other groups broken down in terms of cash and in-kind donations per type of group 51, 52 Social Contribution Activities as a Corporate Citizen
Web Examples of social contribution activities
Suppliers EC11. Supplier breakdown by organization and country - -
Public Sector EC12. Total spent on non-core business infrastructure development - -
Infrastructure built outside the main business activities of the reporting entity such as a school, or hospital for employees and their families
Indirect Economic Impacts EC13. The organization's indirect economic impacts - -
Identify major externalities associated with the reporting organization's products and services

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