The ninth Sharp Environmental Forum was held in Hangzhou on November 10, 2009 to respond to the growing momentum of environmental efforts in China.

The ninth Sharp Environmental Forum was held in Hangzhou on November 10, 2009.

Sharp Corporation's Shinichi Niihara, China CEO, announced the opening of the event and thanked attendees for their participation.

Sharp Corporation's Shinichi Niihara, China CEO

He also introduced Sharp's environmental vision of expanding business in energy-saving products and energy-creating solar cells in order to help alleviate the world's environmental problems.

Hiroshi Morimoto, Executive Officer and Group General Manager, Environmental Protection Group, followed up with a presentation on the goals and actions of Sharp's new environmental strategy of "Becoming an Eco-Positive Company".

Hiroshi Morimoto, Executive Officer and Group General Manager, Environmental Protection Group

Following the presentations, Deputy Mayor Zhang Jianting, representing the Chinese participants, introduced the city's environmental policies and also offered Sharp some advice.

Deputy Mayor of Hangzhou Zhang Jianting

The event drew 26 representatives from the Hangzhou municipal government and various media organizations.

Sharp has held a series of environmental forums, including ones in Shanghai (May 2007), Beijing (September 2007), Guangzhou (March 2008), Tianjin (May 2008), Wuhan (September 2008), Xian (December 2008), Chengdu (February 2009), and Shenyang (June 2009).

About Sharp

Sharp Corporation is a worldwide developer of innovative products and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components, while also creating new network businesses. For more information, visit www.sharp.co.jp.

By Ben