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Panasonic Group Sustainability Data Book 2025

Sustainability Data Book 2025

Our Sustainability Data Book provides comprehensive, detailed information on Panasonic's sustainability initiatives, outlining our ongoing efforts and progress in environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas.

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At Panasonic, we’re inspired by our founder's far-reaching 250-year vision to create an ideal society. It’s a purpose that has guided us in everything we do. It’s why we’re always asking, How will this business decision make society better? 

A Wiser Way Forward

We act on our purpose through every product we make, as we expand and introduce solutions for decarbonization, including: 

A Wiser Way Forward

We act on our purpose through every product we make, as we expand and introduce solutions for decarbonization, including: 

  • Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries 
    • Panasonic’s batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) generate significantly less emissions compared to internal combustion engines. 
    • ~ 60% avoided emissions 
  • Direct fan motors 
    • Our direct fan motor for air conditioners and refrigerators produces less emissions than conventional motors.
    • ~51% avoided emissions
  • Heat Exchange System 
    • We developed a heat exchange system that reduces heat loss generated by the built environment.
    • ~30-70% avoided emissions 
  • Distributed Storage Battery System for Data Centers 
    • Our new power distribution system for data centers saves space and optimizes energy use, helping to avoid emissions from conventional, centralized power systems.   

A Wiser Way Forward

We act on our purpose through every product we make, as we expand and introduce solutions for decarbonization. We've avoided emissions up to the following percentages through our sustainable technologies:

  • %

    Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries

    Panasonic’s batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) generate significantly less emissions compared to internal combustion engines. 

  • %

    Direct fan motors

    Our direct fan motor for air conditioners and refrigerators produces less emissions than conventional motors.
  • %

    Heat exchange system

    We developed a heat exchange system that reduces heat loss generated by the built environment.

Manufacturing Ingenuity

We continually seek new and innovative ways to improve sustainability of all aspects of the manufacturing process, from reducing our emissions and energy use to water management.

Manufacturing Ingenuity

We continually seek new and innovative ways to improve sustainability of all aspects of the manufacturing process, from reducing our emissions and energy use to water management.

    • SBTi-certified net zero target: Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2030.
    • As of FY 2025, we are 45% to our goal.
    • From FY 2023 to FY 2025: Reduced CO₂ emissions from 0.20 million tons to 0.18 million tons in North American and Latin American operations.
    • Achieved 45 net-zero manufacturing facilities in global operations, including a facility in Mexico.  

    • 9 manufacturing sites in North American with ISO 14001 certification.
    • 13 plants in North America operating in water-stressed areas. In response, we are conserving local resources through wastewater reuse and other efficiencies. 

    • Since 2007, we’ve collected 1.7+ billion lbs. (~771 kt) of e-waste through our Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM) in the U.S.
    • We host 345 Repair Service Centers in North America to help extend product life and reduce waste.  

Leading for Future Good

Beyond our doors, we engage and lead in the communities where we operate. We focus on partnerships and initiatives that will have long-term benefits on society for generations to come.

  • Employee Volunteering

    Our #PanasonicCares Month of Service rallies employees across the region once per year to volunteer and give back to the communities we live and work in.

  • Philanthropy

    In FY2025, we increased our charitable donations to ~$1.3 million USD to support STEM education, environmental conservation, and community development programs.

  • Supply Chain Transparency

    We participate in the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, a voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs to safeguard cargo against terrorism.

  • Human Rights

    Panasonic engages in international human rights initiatives, following the U.N. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Manufacturing Ingenuity

We continually seek new and innovative ways to improve sustainability of all aspects of the manufacturing process, from reducing our emissions and energy use to water management.