In 2025, Sony Interactive Entertainment received a 100/100 score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index, being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ equality. Sony maintained its employee resource networks including Pride@PlayStation and expanded DEI specialist hiring, while many other tech companies rolled back DEI initiatives.
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Sony Group Corporation
Japanese multinational conglomerate. Divisions include Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation), Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Music, and consumer electronics. Named one of World's Most Ethical Companies for six consecutive years through 2024.
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Audit found Malaysian supplier violated labor code; 251 Bangladeshi workers denied pay for 7 months
Dec 13, 2024negligent
In December 2024, Sony disclosed that its audit of Kawaguchi Manufacturing, a Malaysian supplier of plastic components, found violations of Sony's supply chain code of conduct. The violations involved 251 Bangladeshi workers who were denied pay for seven months. Sony stated it implemented remedial measures in collaboration with the Responsible Business Alliance.
On February 27, 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced layoffs of approximately 900 employees, representing 8% of PlayStation's global workforce. Employees across Americas, EMEA, Japan and APAC regions were affected. PlayStation's London Studio was closed entirely. CEO Jim Ryan cited industry changes and need to 'future ready ourselves.'