GRI Standards Content Index

Sharp Corporation has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

GRI 1 used: GRI 1: Foundation 2021

Applicable GRI Sector Standard(s): As of the reporting period, no GRI Sector Standard directly applicable to our principal business of manufacturing electrical and electronic equipment has been published. We will consider applying an applicable Sector Standard when one is published.

GRI Content Index

This content index identifies where the GRI disclosures are reported in the Sustainability Report 2026 and other publicly available information.

List of Material Topics

The Sharp Group identified the following material topics for the reporting period. Management of each topic is described under “Identification and Monitoring of Material Issues” and in the relevant sections.

  • Addressing climate change
  • Resource reuse and circular economy initiatives
  • Management of pollutants
  • Management of water environments and resources
  • Human capital (human resource development, DE&I, occupational health and safety, human rights, etc.)
  • Product and service quality and consumer protection
  • Supply chain management

Correspondence between Material Topics and GRI Topic Standards

Material Topic Corresponding Principal GRI Standards
Addressing climate change GRI 201-2, GRI 302, GRI 305
(GRI 102 and GRI 103 effective January 1, 2027)
Resource reuse and circular economy initiatives GRI 301, GRI 306
Management of pollutants GRI 305-6, GRI 305-7, GRI 306
Management of water environments and resources GRI 303
Human capital (human resource development, DE&I, occupational health and safety, human rights, etc.) GRI 401–412
Product and service quality and consumer protection GRI 416, GRI 417, GRI 418
Supply chain management GRI 204, GRI 308, GRI 407–409, GRI 412, GRI 414

Note: GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024 is reflected in this index because it became effective on January 1, 2026. As GRI 102: Climate Change 2025 and GRI 103: Energy 2025 become effective on January 1, 2027, this index applies the currently effective GRI 201-2, GRI 302, and GRI 305.

GRI Standard / Disclosure Disclosure Location of Information Reason for Omission / Explanation
General Disclosures
GRI 2:
General Disclosures 2021
1. The organization and its reporting practices
2-1
Organizational details
Corporate Profile
Principal Consolidated Subsidiaries
2-2
Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting
Principal Consolidated Subsidiaries
2-3
Reporting period, frequency and contact point
Sustainability Report
2-4
Restatements of information
Sustainability Report
Environmental Management
Any significant restatements of information from previous reporting periods, and the reasons and effects of changes to the reporting scope or calculation methods, are described in the notes to the relevant data.
Notes to Environmental, Social and Governance Data
(Changes in calculation methods and scope)
2-5
External assurance
Sustainability Report The subject matter, scope and conclusions of third-party verification are described under “Third-Party Verification.”
2. Activities and workers
2-6
Activities, value chain and other business relationships
Corporate Profile
Sharp and the SDGs
2-7
Employees
Corporate Profile
Human Resources Data
2-8
Workers who are not employees
- Information unavailable/incomplete: Consolidated data on workers who are not employees at domestic and overseas affiliates, by employment type and region, is not yet available. We will clarify the definition, reporting scope and calculation method and consider phased disclosure toward the 2027 report.
3. Governance
2-9
Governance structure and composition
Sustainability Management
Corporate Governance
2-10
Nomination and selection of the highest governance body
Corporate Governance
2-11
Chair of the highest governance body
Corporate Governance
2-12
Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts
Sustainability Management
Corporate Governance
2-13
Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts
Sustainability Management
2-14
Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting
Sustainability Management
Corporate Governance
2-15
Conflicts of interest
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Report
2-16
Communication of critical concerns
Risk Management
Compliance
2-17
Collective knowledge of the highest governance body
Sustainability Management
Corporate Governance
2-18
Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body
Corporate Governance
2-19
Remuneration policies
Corporate Governance
Annual Securities Report
2-20
Process to determine remuneration
Corporate Governance
Annual Securities Report
2-21
Annual total compensation ratio
- Information unavailable/incomplete: Annual total compensation for the highest-paid individual and all employees is not compiled under a common calculation basis across countries, given differences in remuneration systems, currencies and employment conditions. We will define the calculation population and conversion method and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
4. Strategy, policies and practices
2-22
Statement on sustainable development strategy
Message from the CEO
2-23
Policy commitments
Sustainability Management
Respect for Human Rights
Compliance
Business Philosophy and Business Creed
2-24
Embedding policy commitments
Sustainability Management
2-25
Processes to remediate negative impacts
Respect for Human Rights
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
Compliance
2-26
Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns
Respect for Human Rights
Compliance
2-27
Compliance with laws and regulations
Environmental Management
Compliance
2-28
Membership associations
Sustainability Management
5. Stakeholder engagement
2-29
Approach to stakeholder engagement
Sustainability Management
2-30
Collective bargaining agreements
Respect for Human Rights
GRI 3:
Material Topics 2021
3-1
Process to determine material topics
Sustainability Management
3-2
List of material topics
Sustainability Management
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainability Management
Climate Change
Climate-related Disclosures Based on the TCFD Recommendations
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainability Management
Resource Recycling
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainability Management
Environmental Safety and Security
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainability Management
Effective Use of Water Resources
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainability Management
Human Resources Strategy, Development and Systems
DE&I Management
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
Respect for Human Rights
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainability Management
Quality and Safety
Compliance
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainability Management
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
Topic Standards 200: Economic
201-3
Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans
Annual Securities Report
201-4
Financial assistance received from government
- Information unavailable/incomplete: Group-wide data on financial assistance received from governments is not compiled by country and type. We will identify the transactions in scope and the functions responsible for data collection and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
GRI 202:
Market Presence 2016
202-1
Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage
- Information unavailable/incomplete: No standardized data is available to compare local minimum wages with standard entry-level wages by gender across countries and regions. We will define the scope of major operations and calculation methodology and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
202-2
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community
Human Resources Data
GRI 203:
Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
203-1
Infrastructure investments and services supported
Community Engagement
203-2
Significant indirect economic impacts
- Information unavailable/incomplete: A common methodology for identifying and assessing indirect economic impacts has not been established. We will define the scope of assessment and quantitative and qualitative indicators and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
GRI 204:
Procurement Practices 2016
204-1
Proportion of spending on local suppliers
- Information unavailable/incomplete: Definitions of significant locations of operation and “local” differ by region, and spending on local suppliers is not compiled on a consistent basis. We will clarify the definitions and reporting scope and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
GRI 205:
Anti-corruption 2016
205-1
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
Compliance
205-2
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures
Sustainability Management
Compliance
205-3
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
Compliance Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken during the reporting period are described under “Preventing Corruption in All Forms and Proper Handling of Donations.”
GRI 206:
Anti-competitive Behavior 2016
206-1
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices
Compliance Legal actions related to anti-competitive behavior are described under “Initiatives to Comply with Competition Laws.”
GRI 207:
Tax 2019
207-1
Approach to tax
Compliance
207-2
Tax governance, control, and risk management
Compliance
207-3
Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax
Compliance
207-4
Country-by-country reporting
Compliance Confidentiality constraints: Country-by-country reports contain non-public business and tax information submitted to tax authorities and are therefore not disclosed. The tax and legal functions will continue to consider the scope of aggregated information that can be made public.
Topic Standards 300: Environmental
GRI 301:
Materials 2016
301-1
Materials used by weight or volume
Environmental Management
Material Balance
301-2
Recycled input materials used
Resource Recycling
Material Balance
301-3
Reclaimed products and their packaging materials
- Information unavailable/incomplete: The weight and percentage of reclaimed products and packaging materials are not compiled globally by product category. We will define the categories and calculation method and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
GRI 302:
Energy 2016
302-1
Energy consumption within the organization
Environmental Management
Climate Change
302-2
Energy consumption outside of the organization
Environmental Management
Climate Change
302-3
Energy intensity
Environmental Management
Climate Change
302-4
Reduction of energy consumption
Climate Change
302-5
Reductions in energy requirements of products and services
Sharp and the SDGs
Environmental Contribution through Products and Services
GRI 303:
Water and Effluents 2018
303-1
Interactions with water as a shared resource
Effective Use of Water Resources
303-2
Management of water discharge-related impacts
Environmental Safety and Security
Effective Use of Water Resources
303-3
Water withdrawal
Environmental Management
Effective Use of Water Resources
303-4
Water discharge
Environmental Management
Environmental Safety and Security
Effective Use of Water Resources
303-5
Water consumption
Environmental Management
Effective Use of Water Resources
GRI 101:
Biodiversity 2024
101-1
Policies to halt and reverse biodiversity loss
Biodiversity Conservation
101-2
Management of biodiversity impacts
Biodiversity Conservation
101-3
Access and benefit-sharing
- Not applicable: No use of genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge subject to access and benefit-sharing requirements has been identified within the operations covered by this report.
101-4
Identification of biodiversity impacts
Biodiversity Conservation
101-5
Locations with biodiversity impacts
Biodiversity Conservation
Material Balance
101-6
Direct drivers of biodiversity loss
Resource Recycling
Environmental Safety and Security
Effective Use of Water Resources
Biodiversity Conservation
101-7
Changes to the state of biodiversity
Biodiversity Conservation
101-8
Ecosystem services
Biodiversity Conservation
Community Engagement
GRI 201:
Economic Performance 2016 / GRI 305:
Emissions 2016
201-2
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change
Climate Change
Climate-related Disclosures Based on the TCFD Recommendations
305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
Environmental Management
Climate Change
305-2
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
Environmental Management
Climate Change
305-3
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
Environmental Management
Climate Change
305-4
GHG emissions intensity
Climate Change
305-5
Reduction of GHG emissions
Climate Change
305-6
Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
Environmental Management
Environmental Safety and Security
305-7
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions
Environmental Management
Environmental Safety and Security
Voluntary early reference: GRI 102: Climate Change 2025 Climate Change
Voluntary early reference: GRI 103: Energy 2025 Environmental Management
Climate Change
GRI 306:
Waste 2020
306-1
Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts
Resource Recycling
306-2
Management of significant waste-related impacts
Resource Recycling
306-3
Waste generated
Environmental Management
Resource Recycling
306-4
Waste diverted from disposal
Environmental Management
Resource Recycling
306-5
Waste directed to disposal
Environmental Management
Resource Recycling
GRI 308:
Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
308-1
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
308-2
Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
Topic Standards 400: Social
GRI 401:
Employment 2016
401-1
New employee hires and employee turnover
DE&I Management
Human Resources Data
401-2
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees
- Information unavailable/incomplete: Benefit programs differ by country, region and employment category, and comparable data across major operations is not compiled consistently. We will define the benefit items and employment categories to be compared and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
401-3
Parental leave
Work-Life Balance Initiatives
Human Resources Data
GRI 402:
Labor/Management Relations 2016
402-1
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes
- Information unavailable/incomplete: Notice periods for significant operational changes are managed in accordance with local laws and collective agreements, and are not compiled as a Group-wide minimum notice period. We will review the systems at major operations and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
GRI 403:
Occupational Health and Safety 2018
403-1
Occupational health and safety management system
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-2
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-3
Occupational health services
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-4
Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-5
Worker training on occupational health and safety
Sustainability Management
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-6
Promotion of worker health
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-7
Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
403-8
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-9
Work-related injuries
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
403-10
Work-related ill health
Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
GRI 404:
Training and Education 2016
404-1
Average hours of training per year per employee
- Information unavailable/incomplete: A common global platform for compiling training hours by gender and employee category has not been established. We will develop the scope and aggregation rules and consider phased disclosure toward the 2027 report.
404-2
Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs
Human Resources Strategy, Development and Systems
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Human Resources Strategy, Development and Systems
GRI 405:
Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
DE&I Management
Human Resources Data
405-2
Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men
- Information unavailable/incomplete: Ratios of basic salary and total remuneration of women to men, adjusted for job category, grade and regional differences, are not compiled under a Group-wide standard. We will define the calculation conditions and scope and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
GRI 406:
Non-discrimination 2016
406-1
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
Respect for Human Rights
Compliance
GRI 407:
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
407-1
Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk
Respect for Human Rights
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
GRI 408:
Child Labor 2016
408-1
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor
Respect for Human Rights
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
GRI 409:
Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
409-1
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor
Respect for Human Rights
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
GRI 410:
Security Practices 2016
410-1
Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures
- Not applicable: At our principal operations, security personnel are not managed as a separate employee category; therefore, there is no population for calculating the training percentage required by this disclosure.
GRI 411:
Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
411-1
Incidents of violations involving rights of Indigenous Peoples
Respect for Human Rights No incidents of violations involving the rights of Indigenous Peoples were identified during the reporting period.
GRI 412:
Human Rights Assessment 2016
412-1
Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments
Respect for Human Rights RBA-based ESG self-assessments are conducted at all domestic and overseas production sites. See the relevant section for the scope and assessment items used for human rights impact assessment.
GRI 413:
Local Communities 2016
413-1
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs
Community Engagement The relevant section describes dialogue with local communities, social contribution activities and consideration of impacts at our operations.
413-2
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities
Community Engagement Information unavailable/incomplete: A common standard for assessing actual and potential negative impacts on local communities across operations has not been established. We will define the assessment scope and criteria and consider whether disclosure is feasible for the 2027 report.
GRI 414:
Supplier Social Assessment 2016
414-1
New suppliers that were screened using social criteria
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
414-2
Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
Promoting CSR across the Supply Chain
GRI 415:
Public Policy 2016
415-1
Political contributions
Compliance Policies and performance related to political contributions are described under “Preventing Corruption in All Forms and Proper Handling of Donations.”
GRI 416:
Customer Health and Safety 2016
416-1
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories
Quality and Safety
416-2
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services
Quality and Safety Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services are described under “Ensuring Quality and Safety.”
GRI 417:
Marketing and Labeling 2016
417-1
Requirements for product and service information and labeling
Sharp and the SDGs
Quality and Safety
Compliance
417-2
Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling
Compliance Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling are described under “Appropriate Advertising and Compliance with Labeling-Related Laws.”
417-3
Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications
Compliance Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications are described under “Appropriate Advertising.”
GRI 418:
Customer Privacy 2016
418-1
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data
Compliance Complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data are described under “Personal Information Protection Initiatives.”