Panasonic

Panasonic, a leading manufacturer in the "other miscellaneous electrical equipment and components" industry based in Japan, is actively pursuing significant reductions in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Recent Emissions Data:

• 2025: Panasonic reported a total of approximately 145.6 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises roughly 272 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, about 1.1 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 144.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 include purchased goods and services (approximately 20.3 billion kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 111.2 billion kg CO2e).
• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 126.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 316 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1.2 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 125 billion kg CO2e.
• 2023: The company reported total emissions of about 129.2 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at approximately 406 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1.4 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 127.4 billion kg CO2e.
• 2022: Total emissions were approximately 100.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 338 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at roughly 1.7 billion kg CO2e.
• 2021: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 246 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 1.86 billion kg CO2e.
• 2020: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 390 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.93 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included roughly 18.1 billion kg CO2e for purchased goods and services and about 83.1 billion kg CO2e for the use of sold products.
• 2019: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 410 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 1.92 billion kg CO2e.
• 2018: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 460 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.95 billion kg CO2e.
• 2017: No specific emissions data was reported.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Panasonic has set ambitious goals for decarbonisation, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.

• Net-Zero by 2050: The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by fiscal year 2050.
• Near-Term Scope 1 & 2 Reductions: Panasonic Holdings Corporation has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the base year. This aligns with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) assessments that confirm these targets are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
• Near-Term Scope 3 Reductions: In addition to Scope 1 and 2, Panasonic Holdings Corporation is targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by FY2030, also from an FY2019 base year.
• Factory Emissions: The company aims to achieve zero CO2 emissions from its factories by employing energy-efficient technologies, integrating renewable energy, and purchasing environmental value.
• Environmental Vision 2050: These near-term targets are milestones contributing to the broader "Environmental Vision 2050."
• SBTi Validation: Panasonic's commitments, including a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2013 baseline, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 2°C pathway, with newer commitments aligning to 1.5°C.

Panasonic is a key player in the electronics sector, and its comprehensive approach to emission reduction underscores a commitment to sustainability within its operations and across its product lifecycle.