Overview

Sony India has been working to contributing towards the marginalized sections of society. To build a better future for the people, we believe that it is extremely important to empower them by implementing several welfare schemes. Our view of CSR is beyond a one-time donation; it is a means to give back to the society in which we exist through sustainable projects.

Our strategic philanthropic and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts are aligned to reflect the diverse interests of our key businesses and focus on several distinct areas: education; providing shelter; rehabilitation of the differently-abled; sustainability and the environment; and heritage protection.

Our key areas of focus

Social Value
Social Value
Contribution to society
Contribution to society
Getting closer to people & society
Getting closer to people & society
Sustainability
Sustainability

Sony Values

Dreams And Curiosity
Dreams and Curiosity
At Sony India, we strive to nurture the dreams and curiosity of people from different walks of life.
Dreams And Curiosity
Diversity
Driven by our aim to touch millions of lives around us, we uphold this belief close to our heart. We strongly believe that a lot can be achieved by harnessing differing viewpoints.
Dreams And Curiosity
Integrity and Sincerity
At Sony India, we firmly believe in the twin virtues of integrity and sincerity. All of our projects are fueled by these two values.
Dreams And Curiosity
Sustainability
Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices.
Our Vision

Our Vision

Corporate Social Responsibility holds great importance for Sony India.

For the longest time, we have been working towards creating a social impact. Following which, we have started projects related to education, environment and animal conservation, care for the elderly, create employment opportunities for the differently-abled, nurture urban underprivileged children. Our aim is to also provide shelter and rehabilitation facilities for the differently-abled, run development and heritage conservation programs.

Our CSR programs have received multiple applauds.

We have received BT Award for the “Hole in the Wall” project and village development.

We have received Golden Peacock Awards for education and village development.

Our CSR head, Mr. Sanjay Bhatnagar, has been widely recognized as a prominent leader.

A peek into our CSR initiatives

Blind Vision Foundation
Bio-Diversity Project
Blind Vision Foundation
Blind Vision Foundation
Skill Development Program
Skill Development Program
Support to families affected by Covid
Sony Sanjeevani Project
SHEOWS: Old age home
SHEOWS: Old age home
NIIT: Hole in the Wall
NIIT: Hole In The Wall
Village development: Alwalpur
Village development: Alwalpur
VVMVP (Art of Living) /MR (Manav Rachna University): Supporting youth sports
Grassroots Sporting revolution
Cultural Project (Heritage Protection) with Art of Living
VVMVP: Haridwar Project
United Orphanage: Supporting Psychologically affected
United Orphanage: Supporting
Psychologically affected
Sony Gyan Setu, Multi Sills Center at Poornima University, Jaipur
Sony Gyan Setu, Multi Sills Center at Poornima University, Jaipur
Jaipur Foot
Jaipur Foot

Know more about our initiatives

SHEOWS: Old Age Home
Started in: December 2014
Places: Guru Vridh Ashram, Delhi

Sony India joined hands with Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society (SHEOWS) since 2014 to support abandoned, homeless & destitute elderly.

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By providing dedicated qualified doctor, nurse, and caregivers. The continued support of Sony India towards electricity expenses remains vital for the smooth and uninterrupted functioning of the Ashram operated by SHEOWS which is supporting 112 elderly individuals.

NIIT: Hole in the Wall
Started in: March 2016
Places: Delhi and Rajasthan

Hole in the Wall: Sony’s mission to inspire and fulfil one’s curiosity, unlimited passion for technology, content and services, and relentless pursuit of innovation is through ‘Hole in the Wall’ Project.

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This aims to bridge the “Digital Divide” by offering effective education and learning experiences which positively impact the outcomes of elementary education collaborating with NIIT Foundation to work towards the underserved communities in slum areas of Delhi state which aims to positively impact children aged 6 to 14 years and recorded strong and consistent enrolment across all locations, reflecting sustained community interest and engagement throughout the year with total of 7,221 learners which covers 53.3% of girls.

The Hole in the Wall offers the world a fresh perspective on the learning process.

Village Development: Alwalpur
Started in: March 2016
Places: Alwalpur Village, Palwal, Haryana

Under our ongoing sustainable CSR Activities at Alawalpur Village since decade, recently we inaugurated Sony India Women Skill Development Center together in collaboration with NIIT Foundation. This initiative is dedicated to empowering women through skill development and livelihood opportunities. The center will provide access to quality training that helps women build relevant skills, enhance employability, and strengthen their economic independence. Every skill learned opens the door to new opportunities. Together, NIIT Foundation and Sony India are helping women build brighter futures—one learner, one skill, and one opportunity at a time. This ongoing village development project is not only aimed at sustainable village development but has also catered to the aspect of development by generating awareness amongst community on various issues towards sound behavioural changes.

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Some of the visible impacts were as follows:
  • Better health care programs: With special focus on maternal and child health wherein both general and specialized (gynaecology & paediatrics) health camps were organized which benefitted more than 1400 villagers including women, children and old people.
  • Youth skill development programs were organised which witnessed the enrolment of 160 youths and their successful completion of trades like computer literacy, mobile repairing & beautician courses. These training not only imparted skill but paved a path for these youths to be budding entrepreneurs. Some individuals were able to start their own ventures upon completing these programs.
  • Extracurricular activities like sports which saw participation from more than 200 youth and children in athletics, wrestling and “Kabaddi”.
  • Participation of women in social gatherings has improved over the past one year. This was visible in the women participation in meets organised by Sony India.
  • Emphasis on women empowerment through formation of Self Help Groups and enterprise development by organizing capacity building workshops for more than 60 women.
  • Social infrastructure development through renewable energy applications like installation of solar panels in Government Schools, erecting solar streetlights, distribution of solar lanterns to 250 children coming from disadvantaged background.
  • Agriculture initiatives have been undertaken in order to improve quality of life through horticulture and kitchen garden development, construction of vermi-compost units, building drainage systems, undertaking WASH programs etc. were done.
  • We are also working towards the development of village infrastructure (pipeline from village to canal, pole light etc.)
Grassroots Sporting revolution
Started in: March 2018
Places: Faridabad (Haryana)

This initiative focuses on nurturing grassroots sports talent by supporting 22 young needy athletes in FY25 between the age of 8 to 15 years through a structured athlete development program in collaboration with Manav Rachna Educational Institutions which provides world class sports infrastructure, training facilities and academic support. This program covers multiple sporting disciplines including shooting, badminton, football & Table tennis. Under this program, few athletes qualified at National & few represented India at International level as well eg. Lakkshya Gupta won Bronze Medal at Asian Youth Para Games held at Dubai & various awards at National level in Table Tennis since last 5 years.

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At present, we have put the training program on hold due to the COVID-19 situation. The same will start once schools reopen.

Cultural Project (Heritage Protection) with Art of Living
Started in: March 2017
Places: Haridwar (Uttarakhand)

Sony India undertook a cultural project in collaboration with the Art of Living. The Haridwar project is one of the most sacred, world renowned Hindu pilgrimage area. It also holds a record of maximum number of people (during Kumbh) gathering at one place to take holy dip in the River Ganga. The aim of the project is to provide Big LED Screen, shoe stand and Entry Gate with CCTV coverage etc.

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United Orphanage: Supporting Psychologically affected
Started in: January 2018
Places: Coimbatore

Supporting around 100 Psychologically affected inmates: as a part of this initiative, Sony India has provided medical lab, medical assistants, Solar Panel, air coolers and RO system to improve living conditions for needy in Coimbatore.

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Furthermore, we facilitated the establishment of a medical center with lab equipment and provided salary support to a doctor, an MSW social worker and a staff nurse. Sony India also offered salary grants to five technical staff members. Through these contributions, Sony India aims to enhance the well-being and provide a hopeful future for the psychologically affected orphans at the United Orphanage.

Sony Gyan Setu, Multi Sills Center at Poornima University, Jaipur
Places: Jaipur

This initiative is driven by a commitment to enhance youth employability through industry-aligned skilling, while ensuring inclusive access to sustainable livelihood opportunities. By delivering job-ready, multi-skill training, the program focuses on creating placement-linked outcomes and long-term impact, enabling individuals to build meaningful careers and contribute to economic growth.

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We started with employability-focused skill development programs in General Duty Assistant in Healthcare; Assistant Beauty Therapist in Beauty & Wellness; Retail Sales Associates in Retail. In FY25, we trained 222 students with more than 96% placement in and around Jaipur.

Jaipur Foot
Started in: Feb 2024
Places: Jaipur

Providing Artificial limbs to disabled: Under SID CSR programme, “Sony India” partnered with “Jaipur Foot” and provided 1502 Nos. of artificial limbs, callipers, crutches, Hand Paddled Tricycles and Hearing Aids to 1419 beneficiaries in FY25 who were disabled suffering from loco-motor disabilities on account of accident by rail or road, landmine and gunshot victims in war zone and strife-torn areas, diseases (like diabetes) etc., or old polio patients from all over the country.

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Blind Vision Foundation

Sony India provided Smart Vision glasses which is an assistive device for the Visually Impaired. It uses the latest technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Machine Vision to make a difference and facilitate advancement in their lives.

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With this device, the blind can become aware of their surroundings, read a book of their choice in languages known to them, be alerted to obstacles in their way and much more. We provided this device to the needy across India.

Skill Development Program
Places: Faridabad

Sony partnered with “Kedman Skilling Foundation” and Amrita Hospital, Faridabad with an aim to generate employment opportunities for the under-privileged women of nearby villages of Faridabad and to serve the society as per Sony’s CSR vision.

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This project is getting extended under Centre of Excellence to provide skilled training to needy at Jaipur and collaboratively implement the Sony Gyan Setu initiative in Jaipur at Poornima University for the training of needy candidates in three priority sectors: Healthcare, Retail and Beauty & Wellness.

Biodiversity Conservation & Community Engagement Initiative At Elephanta Island through Healing Himalayas
Places: Elephanta Island

Project GEM initiated to restore Elephanta Island’s ecological balance through biodiversity conservation, behavior change interventions, and waste management improvements.

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In FY25 the project has established strong foundational momentum with key achievements of Shoreline clean-up removing ~1,000 kg of legacy waste, reducing marine pollution risks, iinstallation of ferry-based IEC materials to prevent wildlife feeding and promote responsible tourism, Human–wildlife conflict awareness workshop improving safe coexistence practices, eengagement with ferry operators, local residents, and volunteers. This helped in preparation of a Preliminary Biodiversity Survey Report, one of the first structured ecological documentation efforts for Elephanta Island.

Sony Sanjeevani Project

Support to families affected by Covid especially those who lost breadwinners through partnership with M/s Impact Guru Foundation (IGF) named as Sony India Sanjeevani Program. The focus and objective to provide financial and resource assistance to COVID-affected families to support them rebuild with dignity. Under this program, support was extended to 83 beneficiaries in FY25 requiring urgent medical care, students whose education was at risk due to pending fee liabilities, and individuals facing mobility challenges due to disability and post-COVID vulnerabilities

Support to families affected by Covid especially those who lost breadwinners through partnership with M/s Impact Guru Foundation (IGF) named as Sony India Sanjeevani Program.The focus and objective is is to provide financial and resource assistance to COVID-affected families to support them in areas of healthcare, education, and livelihood skilling to help these families rebuild with dignity.

Composition Of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Social Value
Mr. Sunil Nayyar (Member/Director)
Contribution to society
Mr. Daijiro Nakano (Member/Director)
Getting closer to people & society
Mr. Fumiatsu Hirai (Member/Director)