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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Panasonic's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Panasonic's score of 82 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Panasonic's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Panasonic reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 129,209,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 406,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,433,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 127,371,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Panasonic has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, Panasonic is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% by 2030, also from a FY2019 baseline. Long-term, Panasonic has pledged to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Panasonic's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the electronics sector.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 390,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,930,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 104,289,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Panasonic is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
