Sony one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for the seventh time

March 2025

Sony one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for the seventh time

We are pleased to announce that Sony has been named one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and promoting ethical business practices. This is the 7th consecutive year that Sony has received this honour.

This year’s list includes 136 companies from across 19 countries and regions, and 44 industries. These companies were evaluated across five categories: Ethics and Compliance, Governance, Culture of Ethics, Environmental and Social Impact, and Initiatives that support a Strong Value Chain. The Institute reviewed each company’s ethical operations, focusing on areas such as exceptional leadership and a commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics and compliance practices.

We are deeply honored to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for seven consecutive years. Sony holds “Integrity & Sincerity” as one of its important Values across the group. We will continue to practice our ethical approach to management, and together with our 110,000 employees who share this Values, we strive to “fill the world with emotion”.

Kenichiro Yoshida Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman and CEO, Sony Group Corporation

This award recognizes Sony’s ongoing commitment to pursuing its Purpose, “Fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology,” in alignment with its Values through ethical and responsible business conduct by all Sony Group employees. Being recognized as one of Ethisphere’s World Most Ethical Companies is evidence of the strength of Sony’s Ethics and Compliance program and its commitment to business integrity guided by its Code of Conduct. This recognition also inspires Sony to further enhance its ethical culture to create value from a long-term perspective.

Congratulations to Sony for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business – employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process.

Erica Salmon Byrne Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair, Ethisphere