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Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation, commonly referred to as Panasonic, is a leading multinational electronics company headquartered in Osaka, Japan (JP). Founded in 1918, Panasonic has evolved into a global powerhouse, operating across various regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which spans consumer electronics, automotive solutions, and industrial devices. With a commitment to innovation, Panasonic offers unique products such as advanced home appliances, energy-efficient batteries, and cutting-edge audiovisual equipment. The company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering developments in sustainable technology and smart home solutions. As a prominent player in the electronics industry, Panasonic continues to enhance its market position through a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

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92

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Panasonic's score of 92 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Panasonic's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Panasonic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 129,209,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 406,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,433,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 127,371,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint as part of its long-term environmental vision, Panasonic GREEN IMPACT (PGI). Panasonic aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. Additionally, the company has set a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% by 2030, using 2013 as the base year. By 2050, Panasonic plans to contribute to a reduction of over 300 million tons of CO2, which is about 1% of the current global total emissions. The company has also committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year, while maintaining this reduction through FY2050. This ambitious strategy positions Panasonic as a proactive player in the global effort to combat climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 1
390,000,000
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Scope 2
1,930,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
104,289,000,000
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00,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Panasonic's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Panasonic is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Panasonic is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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