MAHWAH, NJ, December 12, 2007 -- Reinforcing the company’s commitment to the environment, Sharp Corporation announced today that it received the Excellence in Partnership Green Contractor Award from the Coalition for Government Procurement and the U.S. Government’s General Services Administration. The Green Contractor Award is granted to the government contractor who has demonstrated the strongest overall commitment to environmentally sound manufacturing and operating procedures.

“Sharp is dedicated to developing environmentally conscious products and services, while conducting business in an environmentally responsible way” said Toshihiko Fujimoto, CEO and Chairman of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation. “Our commitment to becoming an environmentally advanced company can be seen in various initiatives across the globe.”