As a public entity, we strive to manage our business and act appropriately as a public entity of society while contributing to human wellbeing and the global environment through our products and services. Panasonic's mission today is to help people live comfortably while reducing their environmental impact ‒ for the benefit of future generations.
Smart Cities & Homes
Reducing CO₂ emissions of a smart quarter through efficient renewable energy use, green technologies and intelligent energy management.
Green Mobility
Furthering sustainable mobility with electronic components, innovative battery and charger technology for greener vehicles.
Net-Zero Production
Sustainable manufacturing with stable supply of 100% renewable energy (RE100) consisting of photovoltaics, battery storage and pure hydrogen fuel cells.
Panasonic GREEN IMPACT
Reducing CO₂ emissions of our own value chain and contributing to society’s carbon neutrality - we are calling this initiative, Panasonic GREEN IMPACT. Our aim is to reduce over 300 Mt of CO₂ emissions by 2050, which is equivalent to approximately 1% of total global emissions*.
*300 million tons from total global emissions of 33.6 billion tons (Source: IEA).
Panasonic Initiatives and Actions
At Panasonic, we are working on reducing CO₂ associated with our business. And beyond that, we will make an impact on avoiding CO₂ emissions through our products and solutions in homes and buildings, in entire towns including factories, in the mobility sector and in supply chains - and thereby contribute to decarbonisation of society.
Facts & Figures
Our current impact areas:
Social Impact
Our Contribution to the Earth’s Environment
Panasonic has been a purpose-driven company since its inception over a century ago. Our founder, Konosuke Matsushita sparked a legacy of fundamental principles that begin with “Contribution to Society” and end with „Gratitude.“
We at Panasonic are committed to driving positive change through technology and our overall activities. Education is a fundamental part of this. It promotes individual freedom and empowerment and yields important development benefits. By supporting initiatives for socially disadvantages children, working together with Universities and schools, we aim to contribute to some of the most vulnerable members in society, the children and young students. Today’s students have a bright future ahead of them. We want to help them fulfill their potential.
Policies & Programs
Panasonic's sustainability policies and programs are based on the company's management philosophy. They provide a clear statement regarding what the company must do to fulfill its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and make contributions to today's society.
SDGs
Panasonic is committed to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs through its wide range of corporate activities including collaborations and co-creation with its stakeholders.
Our current social sustainability impact areas: