Sony accelerates green push in image sensor business

Japanese giant seeks to cut power consumption with AI-enabled device

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Sony is using its image sensor business to showcases its green initiatives. (Photo by Yasunori Okamura)

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Sony Group is taking steps to make its image sensor business more sustainable with plans to increase energy efficiency at its semiconductor plants and utilize an artificial intelligence-enabled sensor to reduce power consumption.

The Japanese conglomerate on Wednesday held its briefing on ESG (environment, social, and governance) policies -- an annual event held since 2018 when Kenichiro Yoshida became president and CEO.

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