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Targray announces Sony Green PARTNER Certification
Targray announces Sony Green PARTNER Certification
Targray Technology International, world leader in manufacturing and supply of consumables in the Optical Media industry, proudly announces having been certified as a Sony Green Partner. This means Targray's Environmental Management System complies with Sony's rigorous Green Partner requirements for reducing and eliminating environmentally hazardous materials or processes in Targray products procured by Sony. Through this certification program, Sony recognizes and commends its suppliers who cooperate in the production of environmentally sensitive products.
Sony's review of the organization's Environmental Management System was based on its environmental protection practices as well as process monitors and control systems.
Sony's Green Partner Program
The Sony Green Partner program encourages suppliers to introduce Green Partner environmental management systems and products. Green Partners must comply with Sony's goals and standards relating to substances and materials.
Sony certified Green Partners are required to:
- Maintain and provide data on products and material to demonstrate they do not contain hazardous substances (i.e. cadmium, mercury, lead) ;
- Establish procedures across manufacturing, quality, product, purchasing and sales operations to ensure that all materials used are environmentally friendly ;
- Develop action plans to maintain standards and apply corrective actions as necessary ; and
- Pass audits of manufacturing facilities.
"Targray fully supports global environmental conservation and we are proud to have achieved all quality certification required by Sony's rigorous Green Partner Program. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Sony." states Andrew Richardson, President of Targray Technology International.
For more information on the Sony Green Partner Program please visit Sony's web-site at http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/procurementinfo/green.html





