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Business Overview

In our aim to help improve people’s quality of life and create a sustainable society, the Smart Appliances & Solutions BU supplies end consumers and B2B customers globally with a variety of appliances, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, and air purifiers.

Major SDG Contribution Examples

• The Smart Appliances & Solutions BU continues to develop energy-saving technologies for individual white goods, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and other energy-demanding appliances, and to develop resource-saving designs, such as for water-saving No-Holes Tub washing machines, while also expanding the incorporation of recycled plastics through the use of closed-loop material recycling technology*2. In addition, we are continually working on the development of AIoT-compatible devices that automatically save energy while being adapted to each user’s lifestyle. In fiscal 2025, we obtained ★1 (Level 1) certification under Japan’s JC-STAR cybersecurity labeling scheme for more than 400 AIoT product models, providing customers with greater peace of mind. Overseas, we updated and expanded the range of services we offer that are tailored to the needs of regional markets, including ASEAN, Taiwan, and North America.
• In demonstration testing of DR (demand response) control for home air conditioners begun in July 2024, we have confirmed effective power consumption reduction of approximately 33% without compromising comfort*3. Following this, in fiscal 2025, we commercialized an energy management solution that automatically responds to power companies’ DR requests for reduced electricity demand using only a home IoT air conditioner, without requiring additional equipment, such as storage batteries or HEMS, thereby enabling widespread adoption in households.
• We have stepped up our efforts to utilize generative AI, which will be the foundation of future society and technological innovation. Following the introduction of the Cook Talk service for our Healsio superheated steam oven released in 2024, we have now added the COCORO HOME AI to our washing machines, air conditioners, and refrigerators. This new service utilizes the AIoT technology and expertise that we have cultivated over the past 10 years, as well as the evolving dialogue interface unique to generative AI, to provide tips on usage, maintenance, and other processes, through more natural dialogue via a smartphone.

Awards and Honors

• ECCJ Chairman’s Award in the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize program: “Soft and nicely dry—superb drying and energy-efficient” ES-12X1 Plasmacluster front-loading washer/dryer
• 2026 iF Design Award*4: Vision concept for container laundry business that contributes to social resilience, Purefit series Plasmacluster air purifier, FU-90KK Plasmacluster air purifier

Business Outlook and Growth Story

In order to help create a sustainable society, the Smart Appliances & Solutions BU provides products and services that address pressing social issues, such as climate change and the circular economy, through more energy-efficient white goods, which includes the use of AIoT, through a responsiveness to the growing awareness of the need to conserve electricity and water, and through a concerted effort to reduce the use of virgin plastics.

In addition, by leveraging the strength of our AIoT as an open platform, which can be integrated with other companies’ devices, we will increase comfort and convenience, as well as create new value, such as through the use of vocalized speech in disaster prevention and other contexts to thereby contribute to a safer and more secure society.

• AIoT is a word coined by Sharp, combining the words AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (Internet of things). We are pursuing a more people-oriented world through AIoT-driven devices and services.
• Jointly developed with Kansai Recycling Systems Co., Ltd., a consumer electronics recycling company established in Japan with joint investment from Sharp and five other companies.
• From a November 28, 2025 Sharp press release.
• An international design award that has been held since 1953. Entries are judged not only on their design but also on their idea, function, differentiation, and sustainability.

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Business Overview

We carry on the philosophy of founder Tokuji Hayakawa as we operate energy solutions businesses in Japan and overseas. As countries and companies accelerate their efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, we are actively contributing to the drive to realize a decarbonized society by providing appropriate solutions.

Major SDG Contribution Examples

• Eee Connect, which integrates solar power generation, battery storage, EVs, home appliances, and residential equipment under the optimized control of the latest AI technology, has evolved even further. It has been upgraded to a new AI control system, which ensures optimized control of storage battery charging and discharging in line with the new FIT system, revised in October 2025, as well as the diversifying pricing plans of electricity companies. We will continue to develop solutions that are tailored to the individual lifestyles of customers, making life more comfortable and convenient.
• Expansion of residential solar power systems and cloud-based battery storage systems
  The new NU-458PU PV module improves output by employing high-efficiency, high-current cells. We have also added to our lineup the slim-type NU-305PU, which achieves high system capacity when combined with other models, and the anti-glare NU-300MU, which allows installation in north-facing spaces.
  Our cloud-based battery storage system now includes the JH-WB2521 7.7 kWh battery storage unit with reduced charging time and the JH-59TF4 power conditioner with expanded compatible solar power system capacity. By enhancing the compatible equipment of the Eee Connect residential energy solution, which integrates solar power generation, battery storage, and HEMS and intelligently controls them with proprietary AI, we are helping to expand the use of clean energy.
  
• Construction encompassing everything from solar power plants to battery energy storage systems
  We handle everything from design to construction and maintenance of solar power plants and have built many solar power plants in Japan and overseas. We will apply our extensive know-how and proven technology to the construction of battery energy storage systems that store renewable energy, thereby contributing to the stable supply of clean energy.
• Development of space solar cells
  Amidst the accelerating development of space exploration and next-generation communications (satellite communications), we will leverage our many years of experience and results in the field of solar cell technology to support the construction of infrastructure for next-generation services and thereby help enrich people’s lives.

Contributing to Society

• The CO₂ emissions reduced through the Cocoro Energy Eco Member service have been certified under the J-Credit scheme, in which the government certifies reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, such as CO₂, as credits.
  Certification period: November 1, 2022–June 30, 2024
  Certified emissions reduction amount: 5,236 t-CO₂
• Sharp Corporation and SESJ are working to support communities where displaced people live in Kenya. In conjunction with the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in August 2025, the two companies signed a basic agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., a major shipping company, and the International Organization for Migration, which operates in Kenya. The agreement aims to improve basic services through the use of renewable energy.

Business Outlook and Growth Story

With the aim of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, we are working to realize a richer future in which carbon neutrality and quality of life are harmoniously achieved. To this end, we are strengthening our energy solutions utilizing proprietary AI control capabilities, promoting the spread of solar power plants and battery energy storage systems in Japan and overseas, and pursuing business focused on outer space solar cells, thereby ensuring the sustained growth of our energy solutions business.

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Business Overview

We operate in four areas—offices, the public sector, retail, and logistics/factories—with the aim of advancing and streamlining business operations through AI. By integrating data-driven smart products with on-site AI and DX services, we provide B2B solutions that respond to changing societal needs and support the evolution of workplaces and the improvement of productivity.

Major SDG Contribution Examples

• Cumulative total for remanufactured toner cartridge shipments tops 13 million units
  Since 2003, we have been collecting used toner cartridges from the market, cleaning them, refilling them with toner, and shipping them out again as products. Each toner cartridge can be reused up to nine times, contributing to the efficient use of resources.

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Our main production sites—SOCC*1 in China and SMTL*2 in Thailand—received silver certification following a VAP audit*3 conducted by the RBA*4. We will continue to strengthen our management systems for labor, ethics, environment, and health and safety, aiming to ensure that Sharp is a company trusted by society.

Awards and Honors

• ePaper Color Electronic Paper Display

・Energy Conservation Center Chairman’s Award in the product and business model category of the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize program (EP-CA22)
・2025 Good Design Award (EP-CA22)
・Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 8th EcoPro Awards (EP-CA22, EP-C131, EP-C251)
This color electronic paper display consumes zero power for display retention. Power is only required when the display is refreshed, resulting in excellent energy efficiency. Furthermore, its thin and lightweight design makes it suitable in locations where digital signage installation was previously difficult due to power supply and load-bearing capacity issues. It also supports simultaneous refresh of multiple displays from a remote location. Its contribution to operational resource and labor savings, as well as its energy-saving performance, has been highly praised.

• Slim-Type Autonomous Case-Handling Robot
  ・2025 Good Design Award
  This is an automated guided vehicle for logistics and manufacturing sites facing increasing labor shortages. It has been highly praised for its ability to be flexibly introduced without significantly altering existing environments and its design that balances labor savings, environmental considerations, and emergency response capabilities.

Business Outlook and Growth Story

• SOCC: Sharp Office Equipments (Changshu) Co., Ltd. (China)
• SMTL: Sharp Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
• VAP: Validated assessment program. An audit program related to corporate social responsibility.
• RBA: Responsible Business Alliance.

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Business Overview

Dynabook plans, develops, manufactures, sells, supports, and services personal computers and system solutions. We are pursuing the fusion of hardware (“dynabook as a Computing”) and services (“dynabook as a Service”) and strengthening the technology that supports this endeavor.

Major SDG Contribution Examples

• Reduction of Chinese factory CO₂ emissions to one-third of previous year’s level
  Dynabook’s Chinese factory is expanding its solar power system and purchasing green electricity certificates. In fiscal 2025, the factory purchased 7.5 million kWh and, despite increased energy consumption due to increased PC production, reduced CO₂ emissions to approximately one-third of the previous year’s level. This contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (specifically, reducing Scope 2 GHG emissions) by promoting the widespread adoption and use of renewable energy.

Business Outlook and Growth Story

• LCM service expansion and sustainable PC operation
  The LCM (life cycle management) operation service, which we are focusing on, handles the life cycle (operational management) of PCs on behalf of customers. Since the service was renewed in 2022, customers can now check work requests, work progress, and other items on a dedicated web portal, which has contributed to customer convenience and business efficiency. With the commencement of operations at the West Japan LCM Center, our service provision structure has been strengthened, and, in fiscal 2025, the number of kitted PCs exceeded 260,000, reaching a record high.
  By supporting the entire lifecycle of devices, from deployment and operation to maintenance and upgrades, we are promoting the long-term use of equipment and the efficient use of resources, contributing to reducing environmental impact such as waste.

• dynaEdge XR1 see-through XR glasses
  The dynaEdge XR1 see-through XR glasses, released in 2025, have been used for remote support and digital training. Recently, their use has been increasing in on-site work, such as picking, thereby helping to address the issue of labor shortages, technical skills transfer, and other societal challenges.

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Business Overview

The TV Systems BU develops and sells products, such as AQUOS LCD TVs, with unique features that put them ahead of what other companies are offering. We continue to work to expand the possibilities of AV equipment. In addition to continuously enhancing basic performance, i.e., picture and sound quality, we pursue ESG and SDGs-related manufacturing and solutions to deliver ideas that will make life more convenient, comfortable, and filled with enjoyment and excitement.

Major SDG Contribution Examples

• Use of recycled plastic from AQUOS
  Since 2023, we have been expanding our use of recycled plastic in models for the Japanese market. In many of the models released in 2026, recycled plastic is being used in a large number of exterior parts, including the rear cabinet, and the PCR (post-consumer resin) material content of the plastic used is expected to be approximately 20%. In addition, CMR*1 material, which is recycled from waste plastic collected from AQUOS TVs, has been adopted for the speaker grills of some models. Going forward, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a circular economy.

Awards and Honors

• ECCJ Chairman’s Award in the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize program: AQUOS mini LED/OLED TVs combining high image quality with energy efficiency
  These TVs received high praise for their ability to produce vivid, high-definition images while reducing power consumption. This was made possible through precise, image-responsive control of light output and technology that illuminates only necessary areas. Improved brightness control accuracy also resulted in approximately 30%*2 energy savings compared to Sharp’s previous models.

Business Outlook and Growth Story

• Development of an AI Trainer for Care Facilities using generative AI and TV
  We have developed an AI Trainer for Care Facilities to support functional training for older adults. As care facilities continue to face staffing shortages, a key challenge is how to improve the efficiency of functional training while maintaining its quality. This solution allows users to exercise in a fun, game-like way, following the instructions and movements of an AI character, thereby helping them stay engaged and continue their training. Meanwhile, facilities can reduce staff workload by having the AI automatically create training plans and records. We will continue to conduct trials in care facilities with the aim of bringing this solution into practical use in the near future.

• Making the TV into a new member of the family
  We have developed AQUOS AI, a new form of entertainment that utilizes industry-first*3 generative AI technology to allow users to enjoy conversations with AI characters on a large TV screen. The service launched on May 23, 2026. By realizing personalized communication with lifelike AI characters on a large screen, we are presenting a new way to enjoy TV that goes beyond just watching to interactive communication.

• CMR: Closed material recycle. Recycling in which materials recovered from a company’s used products are reused as materials for the company’s own products.
• Based on the 2026 energy-efficiency target standard, this comparison was made with Sharp products of the same size and category. (Mini LED TV: Comparison between the 2024 model 4T-C65GP1 and the 2025 model 4T-C65HP1. OLED TV: Comparison between the 2024 model 4T-C65GQ1 and the 2025 model 4T-C65HQ2.)
• As a service utilizing generative AI technology to display animated characters on the screen and enable conversation, available on commercially sold TVs in Japan. Service launched on May 23, 2026. Based on Sharp findings.

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Business Overview

The Mobile Communication BU aspires to be a business unit that leverages communication technology to keep on producing new value. By developing diverse networked devices like smartphones and routers and creating solutions and services, we provide products, services, and solutions that inspire people to live more joyful lives.

Major SDG Contribution Examples

• Reducing resource usage
  As with previous models, the AQUOS R11 and AQUOS sense10 smartphones use recycled and environmentally friendly materials in their casings and internal components. Environmentally friendly materials are also used in the Poketomo AI companion device. This way, we are promoting resource recycling and reducing the use of new materials to minimize waste.

• Improved product durability
  The AQUOS R11 and AQUOS sense10 smartphones are IPX9 waterproof, the MH-R01 smart ring has been tested under conditions equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, and the MH-W01 smartwatch is 5ATM waterproof. Such enhanced waterproof performance enables long-term use, contributing to reduced waste and resource use and helping to minimize environmental impact.

• Helping people stay healthy
  The MH-R01 smart ring and MH-W01 smartwatch visualize sleep and health data to help users recognize changes in their physical condition and make behavioral improvements. That data is automatically accumulated simply by wearing the devices, making health management an effortless habit and contributing to disease prevention and extending healthy life expectancy.

Other Examples

• Inforia for Hotel, eAssistant Concierge
  The Inforia for Hotel room information service and the eAssistant Concierge AI concierge service facilitate non-contact/non-face-to-face customer service and better operational efficiency.
• “home 5G”*1 router
  With simple installation that requires only a power outlet to plug it into, this router turns users’ homes into an ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi environment convenient for telework and online learning.

Business Outlook and Growth Story

We will continue to provide products and solutions that help in addressing lifestyle and work style-related issues, while also aiming to provide new value. In addition to payment terminals, wearable devices, and communication robots, we are pursuing new businesses, such as satellite communications equipment. By broadening our business domain beyond smartphones, we will continue creating products and services that further enrich people’s lifestyles and work styles.

• For NTT Docomo.
• UA-P10NA cashless payment terminal: Jointly developed with NTT Data Japan Corporation.
• MiRZA XR glasses: Manufactured by NTT Qonoq Devices, Inc. (a joint venture with NTT Qonoq, Inc.).

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Business Overview

The Corporate Research & Development Group is working to create innovative technologies that will serve as the fundamental engine for innovation company-wide, as well as to build platforms centered on Sharp’s unique technologies. Our aim is to help make society both people and environmentally friendly by tackling the challenge of new business creation and accelerating the pace of innovation achievement through the rapid deployment in society of the fruits of development.

Major SDG Contribution Examples

Tackling New Industries

Through our research and development, we create new value by deepening and integrating core technologies, as well as exploring future technologies in new industrial fields such as EVs, AI servers, satellite communication, robotics, and space, in order to stay “In step with your future.”

We recognize rapidly advancing AI technology as a key growth area and are thus pursuing the development of elemental technologies and platforms that will serve as a common foundation for AI-applied services across the entire company. Through the intelligent processing of on-site data using edge AI technology, as well as data linkage between devices and systems, we are building a service infrastructure that supports people in how they work and live.

Furthermore, by integrating AI with robotics and industrial digital transformation, we will advance the development of physical AI, in which AI will recognize and understand the real world and make decisions and take action autonomously.

Through such initiatives, we will help address a wide range of social issues, including labor shortages and aging infrastructure, as well as promote efficient energy use and decarbonization through the use of AI technology, and create innovations focused on the realization of a sustainable society.

• CE-LLM (Communication Edge-LLM) is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.