Philosophy & Business

A Better Life, A Better World

Panasonic is committed to creating a better life and a better world,
continuously contributing to the evolution of society and
to the happiness of people around the globe.

Business Philosophy

“Recognizing our responsibilities as industrialists, we will devote ourselves to the progress and development of society and the well-being of people through our business activities, thereby enhancing the quality of life throughout the world.”

Panasonic Corporation’s Basic Management Objective, formulated in 1929 by the company’s founder, Konosuke Matsushita.
The Basic Management Objective is Panasonic’s business philosophy that embodies our mission and devotion to the progress of society and the well being of the people worldwide through our business activities.

Company Creed

Progress and development can be realized only through the combined efforts and cooperation of each employee of our company. United in spirit, we pledge to perform our corporate duties with dedication, diligence and integrity.

Seven Principles

Contribution to Society • Fairness and Honesty
Cooperation and Team Spirit • Untiring Effort for Improvement
Courtesy and Humility • Adaptability • Gratitude

The “Seven Principles” are our guiding principles in upholding
and implementing the Basic Business Philosophy.

Four Pillars of Business

Panasonic aims to achieve “A Better Life, A Better World” in the four business areas.

Consumer Electronics

Major business areas:
• Consumer Electronics
• Air conditioning
• Cooking
• Housekeeping
• Beauty and Health
• AV.

Housing

Major business areas:
• Housing equipment
• Remodeling
• Primary contracting
• Energy management
• Elderly-care

 

Automotive

Major business areas:
• Information systems
• Automotive electronics
• Automotive batteries
• Devices and systems for green cars

 

B2B

Major business areas:
• Aviation
• Factory solutions
• Food distribution solutions
• Logistics solutions
• Energy systems solutions(Create/store energy)
• Social infrastructure

 

Business Domains

With its four major business domains, Panasonic is striving to realize "A Better Life, A Better World" for people around the world. Four companies conduct their operations in their respective business domains with total focus on the customer.

As of April 1, 2017

Appliances Company

Appliances Company is in charge of development, manufacturing, and sales of consumer electronics (such as flat panel TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, personal-care products, microwave ovens, home audio equipment, video equipment, vacuum cleaners, rice cookers), air-conditioners (such as room air-conditioners, large-sized air-conditioners), cold chain (such as showcases), devices (such as compressors, fuel cells), and bicycle related products.

Head Office Location:
2-3-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu-city, Shiga 525-8502 Japan
Phone Number: + 81-77-563-5211
Foundation: April 1, 2003

Eco Solutions Company

Eco Solutions Company is in charge of development, manufacturing, and sales of products such as lighting fixtures, lamps, wiring devices, solar photovoltaic systems, water-related products, interior furnishing materials, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, air purifiers, and nursing-care-related products.

Osaka Office:
1048, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8686, Japan
Phone Number: + 81-6-6908-1131
Tokyo Office:
1-5-1 Higashi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8301, Japan
Phone Number: + 81-3-6218-1131
Foundation: January 1, 2012

Connected Solutions Company

Connected Solutions Company is in charge of development, manufacturing, and sales, including system integration, installation, support and maintenance, of products targeted for aviation, manufacturing, entertainment, retail, logistics, and public.

Head Office Location: 
1-15, Matsuo-cho, Kadoma-city, Osaka 571-8504 Japan
Phone Number: + 81-6-6908-1551
Foundation: April 1, 2017

Automotive & Industrial Systems Company

Automotive & Industrial Systems Company is in charge of development, manufacturing, and sales of automotive infotainment and electronics products (such as car-use-multimedia-related equipment, electrical components), energy products (such as lithium-ion batteries, Primary batteries), and industrial devices (such as electronic components, electromechanical control components, electronic materials, semiconductors, display, electric motors).

Head Office Location:
1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8501, Japan
Foundation: April, 2013