Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation, engaged in motion picture and television production, acquisition, and distribution, as well as digital content creation and operation of studio facilities worldwide.
Positive signals
Sony Group Corporation was included in the CDP's Supplier Engagement Leaderboard 2023, recognizing its leadership in engaging suppliers on climate change and environmental impact.
Sony Group Corporation received a AAA rating (the highest possible) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment for the sixth consecutive year as of December 2024, reflecting strong management of material ESG risks.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) set a target to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 25% from 2018 levels by 2025 and has achieved 92% renewable electricity usage at its U.S. studio lot and 100% renewable electricity at its U.K. offices as of January 2024.
Sony Group Corporation, including Sony Pictures, was included in the CDP's A-List for climate change leadership in February 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year and ninth time overall that Sony achieved this distinction.
Sony Group Corporation was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' for the seventh consecutive year in March 2025, reflecting strong ethical governance and compliance frameworks.
Concerns
Sony Group Corporation's S&P Global ESG Score, which includes Sony Pictures, indicates room for improvement in areas such as supply chain transparency and labor practices, as highlighted in its October 2024 assessment.
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Source →Sony Group Corporation, which includes Sony Pictures, faces ongoing exposure to industry-specific ESG risks as measured by Sustainalytics, which notes that while Sony manages these risks well, the company remains exposed to material issues such as data privacy, supply chain management, and product safety.
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