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1、?Panasonic GroupAbout the Sustainability Data Book 2023Sustainability Data Book 2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability ManagementExternal RecognitionIndependent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexBasicsSustain

2、ability Data Book 20231About the Sustainability Data Book 2023Panasonic Group reports on sustainability through our Sustainability page on our website and this Sustainability Data Book.Regarding environmental activities,we select main topics for this report from the content on the website such as ou

3、r policy,approach,and performance data.For specific examples of initiatives,and more details generally,please refer to the Panasonic Sustainability website.Also,top management insights about sustainability are disclosed in our Annual Report(an integrated report).WEB Sustainability Site:https:/holdin

4、gs.panasonic/global/corporate/sustainability.htmlWEB Annual Report:https:/holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/investors/library/annual-report.htmlScope of ReportingExcept when noted otherwise,results are calculated based on the following:Period:Fiscal 2023(April 1,2022 to March 31,2023)Organization:

5、Panasonic Group(Panasonic Holdings Corporation and its consolidatedsubsidiaries),not included:Ficosa International S.A.,a consolidated subsidiary since April 2017 and its consolidated subsidiaries.In this data book,“the company”means Panasonic Holdings Corporation,and“we”,“Panasonic”,and“the Group”m

6、ean the Panasonic Group mentioned above.Data:Data concerning manufacturing business sites cover all the manufacturing business sites(totaling 227)that constitute the Panasonic Groups environmental management systemEnergy data and CO2 emissions data from energy sources are added for non-manufacturing

7、sites(72)Data for which the fiscal year and region are not expressly stated are global results for fiscal2023AssurancesMain data relating to the environment have been assured by LRQA Limited.For details on the indicators covered by the assurance,please refer to the Independent Assurance Report on P1

8、48 Assured indicators are marked with.Reference GuidelinesReporting requirements of the GRI StandardsJapanese Ministry of the Environment,“Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2018”Structure of Reporting on Sustainability InitiativesPanasonic Group siteWEB Group CEOs Messagehttps:/holdings.panasonic/g

9、lobal/corporate/about/message.htmlWEB The Basic Business Philosophy of the Panasonic Grouphttps:/holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/about/philosophy.htmlWEB Panasonic Group Code of Ethics&Compliancehttps:/holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/about/code-of-conduct.htmlWEB Corporate Governancehttps:/h

10、oldings.panasonic/global/corporate/about/group-companies/phd/corporate-governance.htmlSustainability SiteInformation for InvestorsProvides comprehensive reports and information about the companys initiatives,attitudes and annual activities concerning Environmental,Social and Governance topics.Sustai

11、nability DatabookPrimarily reports on themes and data of particularly high interest to stakeholders.Mainly intended for investors.Releases information on business strategy,financial situation,and non-financial information.Annual Report(an integrated report)?Panasonic Group2023 edition will be publis

12、hed soonESG themes (Excerpts,links,etc.)1contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityAbout the Sustainability Data Book 2023Sustainability Data Book

13、2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability ManagementExternal RecognitionIndependent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexBasicsSustainability Data Book 20232About the Sustainability Data Book 2023.1Corporate Profil

14、e.3Our Approach to Sustainability Management.4The Promotion of Sustainability Management.5Environment.9Policy .9 Mid-term to Long-term Environmental Vision .11Environmental Governance .23Environmental Management Systems .24 Environmental Risk Management .25 Response to TCFD .27 Strategic Resilience

15、through Scenario Analysis .30 Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon Neutrality .34Environmental Information Systems .35 Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting .36Eco-conscious Products and Factories .39 Reducing CO2 Emissions in Factories .41Resource .45Biodiversity Conservati

16、on .55 Water Resource Conservation .60 Chemical Substance Management .62Collaboration Across the Supply Chain .69 History of Environmental Activities .71Respect for Human Rights .74Policy.75Responsible Executive and Framework .75Internal Training&External Communications.75Human Rights Due Diligence.

17、76Major Initiatives.76Grievance Mechanism.79Participation in International and Industrial Partnerships.79Employee Well-being.80Policy.80Responsible Executive and Framework .81Key Groupwide Indicators.81Implementation of Basic Business Philosophy.82Work in safe,secure and healthy state .83Work with a

18、 sense of fulfillment.89Work together by giving full play to all individuality.92HR Strategies in Investment Areas.99Contacts for Whistleblowing and Seeking Consultation.100Human Resources Data.101Responsible Supply Chain .102Policy.103Responsible Executive and Framework .103Supply Chain Due Diligen

19、ce.103Initiatives for a Harmonious Relationship with the Environment.104Responsible Minerals Procurement.104Internal Training and External Awareness-Raising.105Systems for Whistleblowing and Seeking Consultation.106Raising Product Quality Levels and Ensuring Product Safety .107Policy.107 Training.10

20、8 Responsible Executive and Framework .108Internal Company Rules Concerning Product Labeling.109Product Security.109 Major Accidents and Responses.110List of Awards .111AI Ethics.112Policy.112Promoting Organization.113Education.113Risk Assessment.113External Cooperation.113Consulting and Reporting M

21、echanisms .113Customer Relations.114Policy.114Responsible Executive and Framework .115Initiatives Related to Improving Customer Satisfaction.116Responsible Publicity and Advertising.119Policy.119Principles concerning Advertising Activities.120Responsible Executive and Framework.120Promoting Fair and

22、 Honest Publicity and Advertising .120Intellectual Property.121Policy.121Responsible Executive and Framework .122Major Initiatives.122In-House Education and External Consumer Awareness-Raising.123Consultation&Whistle-blowing.123Evaluations.123Community Relations.124Basic Policy.124Management System

23、of Corporate Citizenship Activities.124Policy.125Responsible Executive and Framework .126Employee Participation and Supporting Systems.126Performance Evaluation of Corporate Citizenship Activities.127Spending on Corporate Citizenship Activities in fiscal 2023.129Risk Management.130Policy.130Risk Man

24、agement System.130Responsible Executive and Framework .131Basic Framework.132Education and Enlightenment for Our Employees.135Reporting/whistleblowing mechanism(external and internal).135Policies on BCM and BCP.135Business Ethics.137Policy.137Responsible Executive and Framework .138Internal Communic

25、ation and Training .138Whistleblowing System.138Performance Evaluation.139Compliance Programs.140Compliance Risk Assessments.142Ensuring Transparency of Political Contribution Funds.142Trade Compliance.142Tax Policy .142Cyber Security and Data Protection.143Cyber Security.143Data Protection.144Exter

26、nal Recognition.146Independent Assurance Statement by LRQA Limited.148GRI Standard Contents Index.150Contents2contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data Sec

27、urityAbout the Sustainability Data Book 2023Sustainability Data Book 2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability ManagementExternal RecognitionIndependent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexBasicsSustainability Dat

28、a Book 20233Corporate ProfileCompany Name:Panasonic CorporationCompany Headquarters:1006 Oaza Kadoma,Kadoma City,Osaka 571-8501,JapanTel:+81-6-6908-1121Incorporated:December 15,1935Founded:March 7,1918President:Yuki KusumiCommon Stock:259.3 billion yenFY2022 Financial ResultNet sales 8,378.9 billion

29、 yenOperating profit 288.6 billion yenProfit before income taxes 316.4 billion yenNet profit attributable to Panasonic Corporation stockholders 265.5 billion yenNumber of Employees 233,391Main Products and ServicesThe Panasonic Groups major products and services,by segment,are as follows:LifestyleRe

30、frigerators,microwave ovens,rice cookers,washing machines,vacuum cleaners,personalcare products,air-conditioners for residential,and commercial use,heat pump-type hot water heaters,ventilation,perflation and airconditioning equipment,air purifiers,air purifier/sterilizers,freezing or refrigerating s

31、howcases,lighting fixtures,lamps,wiring devices,solar photovoltaic systems,fuel cells,compressors,bicycles,nursing care services AutomotiveAutomotive-use infotainment systems,head-up displays,automotive speakers,automotive switches,advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS)and related devices,systems

32、and devices for xEVs,Interior rearview mirrorsConnectAircraft in-flight entertainment systems and communications services,electroniccomponents-mounting machines,welding equipment,projectors,professional AV systems,PCs and tablets,solutions for various industries,installation/operation/maintenance se

33、rvices,supply chain management softwareIndustryRelays,switches,power supplies,touch panels,motors,sensors,laser markers,capacitors,inductors,resistors,circuit board materials,semiconductor device materials,molding compounds,LCD panelsEnergyCylindrical lithium-ion batteries for in-vehicle use,dry bat

34、teries,primary/secondary lithium batteries,nickel-metal hydride batteries,lithium-ion batteries,storage battery modules/systemsOther(businesses not included in reportable segments)TV,digital camera,video equipment,audio equipment,telephone,intercom,kitchen&bathroom fittings,interior products,exterio

35、rs as of March 31,2023Lifestyle 44%Energy 12%Industry 14%Connect 14%Automotive 16%(FY2023)China Asia Europe Americas Japan (FY2023)39%24%11%14%12%Japan China and Northeast AsiaSoutheast Asia and PacificEuropeCISNorth America(FY2023)36.9%12.5%7.6%Latin America 1%4.9%18.9%18.2%India,South Asia,Middle

36、East and AfricaSales by Segment Sales by RegionEmployees by Region3contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityAbout the Sustainability Data Book 202

37、3Sustainability Data Book 2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability ManagementExternal RecognitionIndependent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexBasicsSustainability Data Book 20234Our Approach to Sustainability

38、ManagementPanasonics Sustainability ManagementThe Panasonic Groups mission is to realize an ideal society offering material and spiritual affluence.This stems from the notion of achieving prosperity both in matter and mind,which is the ideal state of society that our founder,Konosuke Matsushita,envi

39、sioned and pursued throughout his life.In 1932,Konosuke Matsushita defined 25 years as one phase and declared the companys resolve to help realize an ideal society over 10 phases or 250 years.Since then,in pursuit of this mission,we have been dedicated to peoples well-being and material abundance an

40、d worked to solve social challenges by offering a wide variety of products to the world.However,todays society falls short of the ideal state that our founder aspired to.Many societies,especially those in developed nations,are replete with material goods.Nevertheless,we face various serious social i

41、ssues,including rapidly worsening environmental destruction and depletion of natural resources,shifts in demographics such as worldwide population growth,and a declining birthrate and aging population in advanced countries.Therefore,there is great concern that our children and grandchildren,and our

42、descendants,including those in 2181,the final year of the Groups 250-year plan,may not be able to enjoy lives of affluence both in matter and mind.In order for us at Panasonic to continue contributing to the achievement of a sustainable society,we must ensure our continued existence as a company.The

43、refore,from the perspective of the effect on our finances as well as society,we have identified important opportunities and risks related to sustainability as priority issues(materiality).Based on this approach,we will work to enhance sustainability management both by creating new business opportuni

44、ties and reducing risks.The Panasonic Group has also defined the following two highest priorities as a Group-wide strategy.In order to accomplish the first task of contributing to solving global environmental issues,we have been promoting initiatives under Panasonic GREEN IMPACT,a long-term environm

45、ental vision established in the fiscal year that ended in March 2023.The second task involves helping our customers stay healthy,safe,and comfortable throughout their lives,for which we will demonstrate the Groups collective strengths with the aim of becoming a Lifestyle Solutions Provider that can

46、propose value tailored to each of its diverse customers.The ideal society we at Panasonic pursue cannot be achieved through our efforts alone.We can realize it only through engagement with our stakeholders,including customers,business partners,shareholders,employees,and communities.As a public entit

47、y of society,the Panasonic Group believes that achieving growth and development alongside all stakeholders is the only way to reach this goal.This idea persists unchanged to this day,even as time has passed and society has progressed.In fact,we believe that this back-to-basics management approach wi

48、ll gain further significance as a multitude of global social issues worsen,and the international community strives to achieve a sustainable society through initiatives like the SDGs(Sustainable Development Goals).The Panasonic Group will continue providing value to society and customers into the fut

49、ure through its business activities to help all stakeholders live their best,thereby enhancing the Groups value.Yuki KusumiGroup CEO4contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusine

50、ss EthicsCyber/Data SecurityAbout the Sustainability Data Book 2023Sustainability Data Book 2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability ManagementExternal RecognitionIndependent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexB

51、asicsSustainability Data Book 20235The Promotion Structure of Sustainability Management(as of Aug.2023)The Advancement of Sustainability ManagementIn April 2022,the Panasonic Group transitioned to an operational company system(holding company system)in order to thoroughly implement autonomous respon

52、sible management and strengthen the competitiveness of our business from a medium-to long-term perspective.Each Operating Company,which will be spun off as a result of the transition to an operating company system,will be able to make decisions quickly in response to changes in the external environm

53、ent and flexibly design systems according to business characteristics,etc.,with greatly expanded authority and responsibilities,thus significantly strengthen our competitiveness.The holding company monitors non-financial indicators,or competitiveness KPIs,to enhance the competitiveness of each Opera

54、tional Company.In addition,various committees were set up to deal with the groups major issues,and in these committees,we openly discuss and set the direction for specific measures,actively support the strengthening of the competitiveness of each Operational Company,and develop growth strategies fro

55、m a Group-wide perspective.Through those activities,we strive to improve corporate value as a group.The Promotion of Sustainability ManagementBoard of DirectorsOperating Companies and other group companiesGroup CEOGroup Management Meeting/PHD Strategy MeetingSupervision/Decision-makingControl and em

56、powermentDiscuss/set the direction/report on Groups mid-to long-term strategy,important initiatives implemented by the Company and Operating Companies,and material risksGroup CxOGovernance,Group Strategy,Business Support by functional axis of Accounting&Finance,HR,Legal Affairs,etc.Sustainability Ma

57、nagement Committee,Group DEI Promotion Council,PHD ERM CommitteeReportReportReportControlControl Group Management Meeting:Chaired by Group CEO,consisting of about 20 Executive membersincluding the presidents of Operating Companies,heads of each function(held monthly in principle)PHD Strategy Meeting

58、:chaired by Group CEO,consisting of ca.10 Executive members,including thehead of functions such as HR,accounting,legal,and others(held twice a month in principle)PHD:Panasonic Holdings Corporation ERM:Enterprise Risk Management5contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply Chain

59、Quality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityAbout the Sustainability Data Book 2023Sustainability Data Book 2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability Management

60、External RecognitionIndependent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexBasicsSustainability Data Book 20236MaterialityPurpose of identifying materialityWe have identified important opportunities and risks related to sustainability as priority issues(materiality)from the two pe

61、rspectives of“financial effects on the Company”and“impact on society.”We aim to improve our sustainability management by promoting materiality initiatives,creating new business opportunities,and lowering risks.Materiality will be reviewed as appropriate based on changes in the business environment a

62、nd dialogues with stakeholders.Process of identifying materialityFrom a list of items that included demands from society and foreseeable future challenges,we selected issues that could represent opportunities and risks for the Group.Next,we assessed them from the two perspectives of the Group and it

63、s stakeholders,and 11 priority issues were extracted.We confirmed the validity of these analysis processes and the priority issues we extracted through dialogue with external experts.The materiality was identified after deliberation at the meetings of the Groups Sustainability Management Committee,t

64、he Group Management Meeting,and the Board of Directors of the Company.Materiality assessment resultsWe assessed the level of importance of each item from the perspective of the Group and its stakeholders and identified 11 material issues.Note:Some of the materiality items are similar to the names of

65、“Group Major Risks/PHD Major Strategic Risks”determined by risk management activities;however,due to different objectives and identification processes,their corresponding initiatives are partly different.For more details,see“Risk Management”chapter(on page 130).Extract sustainability-related itemsAm

66、ong current and future sustainability issues,selected issues that could represent opportunities and risks for the Group(based on analysis of trends in international standards and regulations,stakeholder concerns,megatrends,etc.)Assess importance of itemsAssessed the level of importance of“financial

67、effects on the Company”and“impact on society”for each selected issue from the perspectives of the Group and its stakeholdersSelect priority issuesBased on the assessment results in STEP 2,extracted 11 priority issuesValidate processes and resultsConsulted sustainability experts on the validity of th

68、e analysis processes and the priority issues we extractedDeliberate and identifyIdentified materiality after deliberation at the meetings of the Sustainability Management Committee,the Group Management Meeting,and the Board of Directors of the CompanySTEP1STEP2STEP3STEP4STEP5Importance of impact on

69、societyPreparedness forinfectious diseases andpandemicsGlobal warming andresource depletionBusiness integrityCorporategovernanceEmployee well-beingSupply chain managementRespect forhumanrightsPreparedness forgeopolitical risksPreparedness fornatural disastersHighestpriority issuesPriorityissuesCyber

70、 securityEach customerslife-long health,safety and comfortImportance of fnancial effects on the Company6contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityA

71、bout the Sustainability Data Book 2023Sustainability Data Book 2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability ManagementExternal RecognitionIndependent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexBasicsSustainability Data Book

72、 20237MaterialityMain initiatives TargetsReporting on related itemsHighest priority issuesGlobal warming and resource depletionPanasonic GREEN IMPACT Expansion of automotive batteries for EVs,Air to Water heat pump(hot-water and heating system with heatpump),and hydrogen fuel cells Environmental ene

73、rgy technology innovation(water electrolysis,perovskite solar cells,DERMS)Reduction of in-house CO2 emissions(expansion of zero-CO2 factories,expansion of energy-savingequipment)Expansion of circular economy businesses and products CO2 reduction impact of 300million tons(by 2050)Net-zero CO2 emissio

74、ns from allfactories(by 2030)Waste recycling ratio of 99%ormore(by 2024)Sustainability Data Book 2023 Environment P9Sustainability site EnvironmentEach customers life-long health,safety and comfort As a“lifestyle solutions provider”that delivers value tailored to each customer,we combine our diverse

75、 customer touchpoints with digitaltechnology to contribute to each customers life-long health,safety and comfortBusiness integrity Promoting understanding of and confirming compliance with the Panasonic Group Code of Ethics&Compliance and internal rules,andcomplying with relevant laws Dissemination

76、and appropriate operation of the whistleblowing system Protection and utilization of our intellectual property and respect for the intellectual property of third partiesSustainability Data Book 2023 Business Ethics P137 Intellectual Property P121Supply chain management Elimination of waste and stagn

77、ation in the supply chain Strengthening of supply chain by promoting multiple suppliers and review of manufacturing sitesSustainability Data Book 2023 Risk Management P130Employee well-being Creating a safe,secure,and healthy workplace(thorough implementation of safety and compliance,promotion of he

78、alth initiatives)Encouraging employees self-motivated endeavors and supporting their self-determined career formation(Allowing side jobs and provide opportunities for skill development,providing wider options for working timeand place to work remotely,and personnel exchanges in the Group through ope

79、n recruitment)Promoting DEI(Diversity,Equity&Inclusion)(top management commitment,creating an inclusive work environment,support for each individual)Eradication of serious workplaceaccidents and injuries Global top level in the EmployeeOpinion Survey score categoriesof employee engagement andemploye

80、e enablement(by 2030)Sustainability Data Book 2023 Employee Well-being P80Corporate governance With the transition to a holding company system,significant authority was delegated to the operating companies,with officers of thePanasonic Holdings Corporation participating in the management of the oper

81、ating companies as directors Linkage of non-financial KPIs to executive remunerationCorporate information site Panasonic Holdings Corporation“Corporate Governance”Respect for human rights Promoting initiatives based on the Panasonic Group Human Rights and Labour Policy Implementing human rights due

82、diligence based on global standards for the Groups own operations and in the supply chain Promotion of engagement with stakeholders and appropriate disclosure of informationSustainability Data Book 2023 Respect for Human Rights P74 Responsible Supply Chain P102 AI Ethics P112Cyber security Centraliz

83、ation of common cyber security functions across manufacturing,information systems,and product areas to strengthen countermeasuresduring normal times and incident responses during emergencies Gradual expansion of scope of cyber security countermeasures,including to supply chainsSustainability Data Bo

84、ok 2023 Cyber Security and Data Protection P143Priority issuesPreparedness for geopolitical risks Monitoring of international situation and trends in policies,laws,and regulations in each country and geographic region to ascertain the impacton the Groups business and respond in a timely manner Close

85、ly monitoring and responding to changes in the business environment caused by economic security policies in each country in terms ofbusiness threats and opportunitiesSustainability Data Book 2023 Risk Management P130Preparedness for infectious diseases and pandemics Formulating Group policies for ea

86、ch country based on analysis of its government policies,regulatory trends,infection conditions,etc.,and settingand implementing detailed rules at each business sitePreparedness for natural disasters Enhancement of stockpiling and drills during normal times and establishment of a safety confirmation

87、system;establishment of a GroupwideEmergency Response Headquarters system in the event of an emergencyExamples of initiatives to address priority issuesIncrease positive impact Mitigate negative impact7contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCus

88、tomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityAbout the Sustainability Data Book 2023Sustainability Data Book 2023 ContentsCorporate ProfileOur Approach to Sustainability ManagementThe Promotion of Sustainability ManagementExternal RecognitionIndepe

89、ndent Assurance Statement by LRQA LimitedGRI Standard Contents IndexBasicsSustainability Data Book 20238Promoting Initiatives Based on Dialogues with StakeholdersPanasonic Group conducts dialogues with its wide range of stakeholders around the worldincluding customers,investors,suppliers,governments

90、,industry bodies,NPOs,NGOs,local communities,and employeeson various aspects of its business.The company incorporates the opinions it receives into its business activities and product creation.Respecting Applicable Legislation,Global Standards,Norms,Guidlines,and Initiatives.Panasonic Group conducts

91、 its business based on applicable legislation,as well as global standards,specifications,norms,guidelines,and various initiatives.The Panasonic Group signed the United Nations Global Compact.These concepts are reflected in the Basic Business Philosophy and the Panasonic Group Code of Ethics&Complian

92、ce that form the guidelines for the companys business activities.In addition,Panasonic Holdings Co.,Ltd.has joined the Responsible Business Alliance(RBA)as the Panasonic Group in order to strengthen CSR procurement initiatives in the supply chain.PanasonicGroupCustomersInvestorsLocalcommunitiesEmplo

93、yeesSuppliersNationalgovernmentsIndustryorganizationsNPOs/NGOsMajor StakeholdersGlobal Standards,Norms,Guidelines and InitiativesOECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business ConductISO26000UN Global CompactCode of Conduct of RBA(Responsible Business Alliance)Japan Business F

94、ederationCharter of Corporate BehaviorGlobal Reporting Initiative(GRI)StandardsTCFD(Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)RE100Race To ZeroUniversal Declaration of Human Rights ILOCore Labour StandardsUNGuiding Principles on Business and Human Rights8contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman R

95、ightsEnvironmentEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Resp

96、onse to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Co

97、nservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 20239Contributing to society has been the management philosophy for the Panasonic Group ever since its founding,and we hav

98、e been taking measures against pollution since the 1970s.We announced the Environmental management basic policy in 1991,and the Environmental Statement in 1993,clarifying our approaches to address global environmental issues as a public entity of society.Since then we have been carrying out initiati

99、ves including matters on global warming prevention and resources recycling corporate-wide,aiming to attain a sustainable,safe,and secure society.After the completion of the Green Plan 2010 which was established in 2001,the Green Plan 2018 was established in 2010 to clarify our targets for fiscal 201

100、9(from April 1,2018 to March 31,2019)as well as an action plan for all employees in order to achieve the targets.The Green Plan 2018 will continue our initiatives in five areas:CO2 reduction,resources recycling,water,chemical substances,and biodiversity.In 2013,we introduced a new brand slogan,“A Be

101、tter Life,A Better World,”aiming to realize a better life for all its customers,and is promoting environmental initiatives as an important element in achieving that goal.Based on this,the Green Plan 2018 was revised in 2013,followed by the newly-established Environmental Action Guideline.Furthermore

102、,in response to rising demand by the society for CO2 reductions following the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties(COP21)of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change,and to the need to make changes to our business structure,including growth in the automotive and B2B businesses,the Pla

103、n was revised again in 2016.Additionally,we formulated the Environment Vision 2050 in 2017 to achieve“a better life”and“a sustainable global environment,”aiming for a society with clean energy and a more comfortable lifestyle.Under the Vision,through the development of products,technologies,and solu

104、tions relating to energy creation,storage,saving,and management,we will work towards creation and more efficient utilization of energy which exceeds the amount of energy used.Policy9contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual

105、PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribu

106、tion to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration A

107、cross the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202310Environmental PolicyEnvironmental StatementFully aware that humankind has a special responsibility to respect and preserve the delicate balance of nature,we at Panasonic acknowledge our obligation to

108、 maintain and nurture the ecology of this planet.Accordingly,we pledge ourselves to the prudent,sustainable use of the earths resources and the protection of the natural environment while we strive to fulfill our corporate mission of contributing to enhanced prosperity for all.Environmental Action G

109、uidelineToward achieving a sustainable society,we will strive to develop our business through the creation of environmental value.For this purpose,we will address environmental challenges through our business activities and will expand our environmental initiatives based on collaboration with stakeh

110、olders.(1)Initiatives to address environmental challenges-We will reduce CO2 emissions through production activities and products/services.-We will work to efficiently use resources by pursuing Recycling-oriented Manufacturing.-We will conserve water resources through efficient use of water and prev

111、ention of contamination.-We will reduce the impact of chemical substances on human health and the environment.-We will consider and conserve biodiversity.(2)Initiatives based on collaboration with stakeholders-We will provide products and services that create environmental value for customers with o

112、ur technical strengths.-We will expand our environmental contributions with our partner companies.-We will deepen communications with local communities and work as a team to address environmental challenges.Environmental Action PlanGREEN IMPACT PLAN 2024(see pages 12-13)We strive to grow and develop

113、 our business through the creation of environmental value for customers with our technical strengths while each and every employee follows the Environmental Policy to address environmental challenges.Therefore,collaboration with stakeholders including our partners is essential.We will continue to si

114、ncerely work on environmental sustainability management through further collaboration with stakeholders.We announced Green Plan 2021 in 2019,following completion of Green Plan 2018,with a focus on key issues for achieving the Panasonic Environment Vision 2050,and we have been working on the issues.O

115、n January 2022,we announced Panasonic GREEN IMPACT,our long term environment vision,founded based on Panasonic Groups belief that the top priority action for the entire Group should be focused on global environment issues including climate change,which is a pressing task for the entire world.The Pan

116、asonic GREEN IMPACT is the result of a shift from the Panasonic Environment Vision 2050,with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality together with creating impacts from actions(ACT)that reduce CO2 emissions from Panasonic Group as well as from various sectors of the society.To achieve Panasonic GREEN

117、 IMPACT,we are working on initiatives under our newly developed GREEN IMPACT PLAN 2024.10contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term

118、to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact a

119、nd Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Boo

120、k 202311What we should be in the future as the Panasonic Group and solution for global environmental issuesThe true mission of the Panasonic Group is to achieve both of material and spiritual prosperity,in other words an ideal society with affluence both in matter and mind.that is pursued by our fou

121、nder Konosuke Matsushita in his entire life.Roughly 90 years ago in 1932,the founder declared his ambition to create an ideal society over a span of 250 years,across ten generations.Since then,we have carried on his ambition and made our contribution through businesses to solve the social issues of

122、the times and to work for the happiness of each customer.At present,the biggest challenge that prevents us from achieving our mission is against global environmental issues.We must avoid the situation at any cost where our planet is no longer habitable in approx.160 years which is the year of reachi

123、ng our goal for achieving our mission,far from bringing happiness to our descendants.In order to hold back environmental pollution,depletion of finite resources,and the most serious and urgent issues of global warming as early as possible,we must achieve net zero total CO2 emissions throughout socie

124、ty as a whole,as soon as possible.In our determination to play a major role in contributing to this goal and lead to solve the issues without fail,we announced“Panasonic GREEN IMPACT(PGI)”,the Groups long-term environmental vision in January 2022,and we have been accelerating our initiatives to cont

125、ribute to reduction of emissions from our business activities,as well as from our customers and from society.Panasonic GREEN IMPACTPGI was established with the following thoughts to stop global warming.Addressing the scale of both of the Panasonic Groups responsibility that is to reduce emissions fr

126、om our business activities and opportunity that is to contribute to avoiding emissions for society,by accumulating each of our diligent efforts(Act),we aim to achieve carbon neutrality(CN)through reducing CO2 emissions from our business activities and from society and working in concert with society

127、.With the aim of creating a carbon neutral society by 2050,we have developed a strategy for each of our business fields backcasted from the social reforms to be implemented by 2030.In April 2022,with a classification of PGI into OWN IMPACT,signifying fulfillment of own responsibilities,CONTRIBUTION

128、IMPACT,referring to opportunities to contribute,and FUTURE IMPACT,along with INFLUENCE(+)that means the positive ripple effects on our customers and society,we announced our plan to create an impact by 2050 from our emissions reductions of more than 300 million tons*2 in total for,and:that is approx

129、.1%of the global CO2 emissions of 31.7 billion tons*1 today.This was followed by our milestone announcement in July 2022,to achieve net zero emissions for all of our operating companies(Scope 1 and 2 in)and to create avoided CO2 emissions of approx.100 million tons(initiatives in),together with esta

130、blishment of“the GREEN IMPACT PLAN 2024”,our action plan for 2022-2024.*1 2020 energy-derived CO2 emissions(Source:IEA)*2 The emissions factor for the size of our contribution to reducing CO2 is based on the 2020 emissions level.Mid-term to Long-term Environmental Vision OWN IMPACTWe plan to achieve

131、 net zero emissions from all of our value chain(110 million tons*3),as well as a decarbonization effect on society*4.Net zero will be achieved for total emissions from our business activities(Scope 1,2,and 3),including from our factories(Scopes 1 and 2)by fiscal 2031,for emissions in parts and mater

132、ials production(Scope 3,Category 1),and for emissions in product use(Scope 3,Category 11).Efficient reduction of emissions can become the driving force behind our competitiveness.*3 Fiscal 2021 actual results*4 CO2 emissions factor for electricity can be turned positive through advances in decarboni

133、zation at various electric power suppliers.CONTRIBUTION IMPACTIn our present business fields,we plan to contribute 100 million tons or more in avoided emissions from society and our customers.We plan to visualize avoided emissions by each product and service,for example,by promoting wider use of env

134、ironmentally friendly vehicles through improvements in the performance and cost of automotive batteries,by replacing fossil fuels in towns and at homes with heat pump water heaters that use electricity,and by providing optimized solutions for inventory and transport to business flow of customers fro

135、m material procurement to market supply.This visualization of emissions will be employed as a benchmark shared with society at large.Additionally,we plan to make investments in fields where contributions can be made and to boost our competitiveness,in order to grow our business and increase our cont

136、ribution.FUTURE IMPACTWe plan to achieve avoided emissions of 100 million tons or more by creating new technologies and business fields.+INFLUENCEThrough communications related to PGI initiatives,we plan to have positive ripple effects on reforms in the energy supply and demand for the society as a

137、whole and decarbonization through changes of demands and behaviors of customers,other business operators,as well as governments and investors.Although the direct impact on reduction cannot be calculated at present,we will move forward in this direction,being convinced that this is part of our missio

138、n to build a carbon neutral society as quickly as possible.Panasonic CO2 emissions across the Groups value chain:110 million tonsYear 2020Year 2050OWN IMPACT:110 million tonsCONTRIBUTION IMPACT:100 million tons FUTURE IMPACT:100 million tonsTo realize a better life and a more sustainable global envi

139、ronment,the Panasonic Group will strive to achieve carbon neutrality together with society,by increasing impacts from various actions that will contribute to reduce CO emissions of our own and of various fields of society.INFLUENCEINFLUENCE11contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply Ch

140、ainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic

141、Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resour

142、ce Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202312Environmental Action Plan“GREEN IMPACT PLAN 2024”As milestones in reaching the 2050 targets set in“the Panasonic GREEN IMPACT”,our long-ter

143、m environmental vision,we set out the fiscal 2031 target linked to our groupwide business strategy,and formulated“the GREEN IMPACT PLAN 2024(GIP 2024)”,the three-year environmental action plan from fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2025,for which we are working on.Under GIP 2024,we have set out the fiscal 2025

144、targets for OWN IMPACT:CO2 emissions reduction across our entire value chain(VC)(Scopes 1,2 and 3),CONTRIBUTION IMPACT:contribution to avoided CO2 emissions in society and the resource/circular economy(CE)as our materiality issues.In OWN IMPACT,we plan to cut down CO2 emissions from our entire VC of

145、 110 million tons in fiscal 2021 to 16.34 million tons in fiscal 2025 and to 31.45 million tons in fiscal 2031 respectively with our business growth.In our plan to achieve net zero CO2 emissions in our factories(Zero-CO2 factories)for all of our operating companies by fiscal 2031 under the drive to

146、achieve net zero emissions from our business activities(Scopes 1 and 2),we are planning to achieve net zero CO2 emissions at 37 factories by fiscal 2025.In CONTRIBUTION IMPACT,we plan to achieve avoided emissions of 93 million tons*in fiscal 2031 and 38.3 million tons in fiscal 2025*.It must be note

147、d that international standardization of the method to calculate the avoided CO2 emissions for which the Panasonic group is involved,is underway.If the calculation method to be standardized is different from the method our Group has adopted,we plan to explain the difference and at the same time revis

148、e our targets accordingly to achieve them.There are three areas of resources/CE activities.One is maintaining the global waste recycling rate consistently at 99%or more,aiming at reaching zero emissions for factory wastes.The second is the amount of recycled resin used that we would double the quant

149、ity in three years to 90,000 tons over the result of the preceding medium-term plan(GP2021;43,300 tons from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2022).The third is the CE business model aimed at effective utilization of resources and maximization of customer that will be rolled out in a total of more than 13 busin

150、esses by fiscal 2025.Additionally,we plan to continue working on the issues of biodiversity,water,chemical substances,local communities,and compliance,paying attention to the scale of social issues and empathy with our customers and society and corresponding to our business fields and regional chara

151、cteristics and needs.*Calculated with emissions factor at the time of the PGI establishment(IEA 2021)Status of the first year of GIP 2024CO2 emissions for our entire value chain(VC)increased to 129.21 million tons(negative in OWN IMPACT)with increase of 21.70 million tons from 107.51 million tons in

152、 fiscal 2021.For the Scopes 1 and 2,there had been progress in both energy conservation and energy recycling,with 31 Zero-CO2 factories and CO2 reduction of 0.36 million tons.For the Scope 3,the reduction volume increased for product use(increase of 9.1 million tons)and other categories,thanks to ex

153、pansion in the scope of business fields.On the other hand,avoided emissions for our customers and society increased to 37.23 million tons,because of,in part,progress of new visualization of CO2 emissions.In the area of resources/CE,the waste recycling rate was maintained at 99.1%globally,with recycl

154、ed resin use at 12,400 tons.As four new CE business models were started up,total 10 CE business models are now in operations.GREEN IMPACT PLAN 2024(Fiscal 2025,2031 targets and Fiscal 2023 actual results)ItemFiscal 2023 actual resultsFiscal 2025 targetsFiscal 2031 targetsMaterial issuesCO2/EnergyOWN

155、 IMPACTEmissions reduction in our own Value Chain*2*6 21.70 Mt(9.39 Mt)16.34 Mt*731.45 MtScopes 1&2*1Zero-CO2 factoriesTotal 31 factories Total 37 factoriesCO2 reductions0.36 Mt0.26 MtScope 3*1(Category 11)CO2 reductions in use of our products by customers 9.1 Mt16.08 MtCONTRIBUTION IMPACTAvoided Em

156、issions for society*337.23 Mt38.30 Mt93.00 Mt Resources/CE*Circular EconomyFactory waste recycling ratio*499.1%99.0%Recycled resin used*5(Fiscal 2023 to 2025 total for GIP2024 targets)12,400 tonsFiscal 2023 to 2025 total90,000 tonCircular economy business models and products(Total)10 businesses13 bu

157、sinessesContinuing challengeBiodiversityReducing and restoring the impact of business activities on the ecosystem to become nature positiveProcurement of sustainable raw materials,businesses that contribute to biodiversity green spaces,and products and services that contribute to biodiversityWaterRe

158、duce water consumption in business activities and products/servicesChemical substancesReducing the environmental impact of chemical substances business activities and productsLocal communitiesPromote environmental initiatives to contribute to local communities and educate the next generationComplian

159、ceEnsure compliance with environmental laws and regulationsGREEN IMPACT PLAN 2024*1 Classification according to the GHG protocol(Accounting and Reporting Principles).*2 Amount obtained by subtracting the amount of emissions in the relevant fiscal year from the amount of emissions in fiscal 2021.*3 A

160、mount calculated by subtracting the lifetime CO2 emissions after introduction from the lifetime CO2 emissions assuming that the Groups products and services do not exist,using the IEC 2021 value as the emission factor.*4 Amount of resources recycled/(Amount of resources recycled+Amount of landfill).

161、*5 Mass of recycled materials contained in the recycled resin used in our products.*6 Includes Scope 1,2 and Scope 3 Category 11,plus increases or decreases in Category 1(procurement),Category 12(disposal),and other indirect emissions.Figures in parentheses indicate the case where fiscal 2021(starti

162、ng point)is calculated with the same boundary as the fiscal 2023 target.*7 The CO2 emissions factor for electricity calculated with the IEA World Energy Outlooks 2 C scenario.12contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual Prope

163、rtyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution

164、to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across

165、 the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 2023131.84 Mt(Compare to fscal 2021 Minus 360 Kt)【Scope1,2】CO2 emissions&reductions in our own value chain(tons)Avoided CO2 emissions for society(tons)Procurement21.55 Mt(100.11 Mt)(FY)2021(2022)20232025*2 Incl

166、udes avoided emissions by replacement of purchased products.(10.99 Mt in FY2021,11 Mt in FY2023,&6.3 Mt in FY2025).(26.60 Mt)Existing subject products(28 to 26)Total 34.62 MtNew subject products(23)Total 2.61 Mt(49 products)*1 Calculated by the subjects businesses for fscal 202321.70 Mt【Scope1,2,3】2

167、3.47 MtProducts and services(Energy used by customers)(33 products)【Sc3:Cat11】85.93 Mt138.60 Mt*19.39 Mt9.39 Mt129.21 Mt(28 products)OWNIMPACTCONTRIBUTIONIMPACTOWN IMPACTCONTRIBUTION IMPACTScope3Scope1,2EnvironmentalAction PlanGIP2024TargetsLighting equipment Household/Commercial air conditionersVen

168、tilation fans Bathroom ventilation dryersHousehold refrigerators,other 33 products(Existing 33 products)Minus13.07 Mt【Sc3:Cat1】72.86 MtIncrease in purchasing cost by increase in salesShowcases(Hussmann Corporation)Hot-water heating with heat pump(A2W)Blowers Absorption refrigerators,etc.Refrigerants

169、 leakage(products in use)-Showcases(Hussmann Corporation)-CCS products(excluding Hussmann Corporation)-HVAC products 【Sc3:Cat11】Refrigerants emissions(in disposal)-Showcases(Hussmann Corporation)-CCS products(excluding Hussmann Corporation)-HVAC products【Sc3:Cat12】37.23 MtCylindrical rechargeable ba

170、tteries for electric vehiclesReplacement of the products(34 products)Photovoltaic power generationHot-Water Heating with Heat Pump(EcoCute,A2W)Solutions(Energy Recovery Ventilation(ERV)system,BEMS/HEMS,reducing electricity usage of air conditioners by ceiling fans)Others(Fuel cells,Storage batteries

171、,etc.)Products/Services(Energy used by customers)【Sc3:Cat.11】69.86 Mt38.30 MtRefrigerants15.81 MtNew16.34 Mt(New 17 products)13.14 Mt107.51 MtOthers2.82 MtProcurement16.56 Mt【Sc3:Cat1】Factories and offces2.2 Mt【Scope1,2】NewEnergy conservation,increasing and decreasing in sales,and refnement of the c

172、alculation method Total Minus7.86 MtImprovement of the emission factorsMinus5.21 Mt*2GIP2024:Points of change in fiscal 2023CO2 emissions(upper part of the figure)The CO2 emissions in product use(Scope 3,Category 11)that accounts for approximately 80%of total value chain emissions,decreased from 85.

173、93 million tons for 33 products in fiscal 2021 to 72.86 million tons(reduction of 13.07 million tons)in fiscal 2023,thanks to the improved energy efficiency of our products,increase and decrease in sales,refinement of the calculation method,and the emissions factor turning positive.On the other hand

174、,to expand the scope of our responsibilities and contributions of the Panasonic group,we newly visualized 13.14 million tons in the CO2 emissions from 17 more businesses.Regarding Refrigerant related equipment of HVAC Company and Cold Chain Solutions Company aiming to reduce CFC emissions of their p

175、roduct use by wider use of refrigerants with low environmental impact(CO2 refrigerant/propane)and wider-scale recovery of refrigerants disposed of by customers,we have added estimated refrigerant-related emissions after their visualization(total of 15.81 million tons).Together with an increase in pr

176、ocurement amount(increase of 5 million tons),the CO2 emissions of 107.51 million tons in fiscal 2021 rose to 129.21 million tons in 2023,i.e.an increase of 21.70 million tons(negative in OWN IMPACT).However,if the new emissions boundary for fiscal 2023 is applied to the fiscal 2021,the volume indica

177、tes an improvement of 9.39 million tons from the point of the new emissions boundary.We will continue to actively work to improve accuracy by reviewing the boundary and method of calculation for Scope 3.Avoided CO2 emissions (lower part of the figure)For avoided emissions()to society and customers,t

178、he number of visualization of the subject business has increased from 28 businesses in fiscal 2021 to 49 in fiscal 2023.Total reached 37.23 million tons is approaching the fiscal 2025 target of 38.3 million tons.Contributions have hugely increased from 26 businesses that have been visualized up to n

179、ow(28 as of fiscal 2021).At the same time,new 23 more businesses have been visualized(total 2.61 million tons)and their PDCA cycle based activities have begun.The Panasonic GREEN IMPACT(PGI)serves as a benchmark for achieving carbon neutrality through the accumulation of each diligent effort(ACT)tog

180、ether with society,by addressing both our responsibility and opportunity in the urgent need to stop global warming.Since CO2 emissions and avoided CO2 emissions differ in its concept and objectives,our responsibility(CO2 emissions)cannot be canceled out by contribution to customers(avoided CO2 emiss

181、ions).We believe that firstly we should understand their relationship is inextricable as they linked to each other and,then,should accelerate respective initiatives.In particular,as for the avoided CO2 emissions,the flexibility of conditions for its calculation is high,and it has not been internatio

182、nally standardized as of now.Although there are so many practical issues that need to be addressed before the avoided CO2 emissions can serve as a social benchmark,we plan to report on the progress of the PGI as a whole,employing the avoided CO2 emissions as an indicator to show the acceleration in

183、reform and growth,by enhancing our competitiveness in electrification,energy conservation,energy conversion,resources recycling,etc.,and contributing to the early achievement of the decarbonization scenarios.GREEN IMPACT PLAN2024(GIP2024)Points of change in fiscal 202313contentshomenextpageprevbackH

184、uman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Managemen

185、t Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodivers

186、ity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202314CONTRIBUTION IMPACT Unit:tonCategoryTop 20 businesses in FY 2023ElectrificationCylindrical Rechargeable Batter

187、ies for EVsHot-Water and Heating Systemswith Heat Pump(A2W)Electric-assist BikesHot-Water Systems with Heat Pump (EcoCute)Total 4 businesses:17.79 millionReplacements(Home appliance)Household Air ConditionersLED LightingsHousehold RefrigeratorsElectric Showers/Electric Water HeatersCommercial Air Co

188、nditionersWashing and Drying machinesProjectorsLCD TVsCO2 FreezersDryersTotal top 10 businesses:10.29 millionSolution Heat Exchange SystemCeiling FansBEMS*1/HEMS*2Total top 3 businesses:2.31 millionOthers Photovoltaic Power Generation SystemsFuel CellsCreation and Storage Collaboration System(Storag

189、e batteries)Total top 3 businesses:5.96 millionTotal all 49 products and services:37.23 million*1 Building Energy Management System*2 Home Energy Management System9.70 million in FY 20214businesses17.79 million10.99 million in FY 202134businesses11.00 million4businesses2.42 million7businesses6.01 mi

190、llionAvoided CO2 EmissionsThe CONTRIBUTION/FUTURE IMPACT of Panasonic GREEN IMPACT,commonly referred to as the avoided emissions,is an indicator of the value of the amount of CO2 emissions contributed to the reduction of CO2 emissions by customers and society by introducing our group products and se

191、rvices,compared to the amount not introduced(baseline).In fiscal 2023,CONTRIBUTION IMPACT totaled 37.23 million tons in 49 businesses covering products and services sold in the same year.Most of this is in the living business,which includes air conditioners and lightings,and the energy business,whic

192、h includes EV rechargeable batteries,accounting for about 50%of Group sales.Our groups main business is to provide electrified products and services(electrical and electronic equipment)by converting to electric appliances that are more efficient in energy use than those that use fossil fuels,we are

193、able to reduce CO2 emissions.The widespread use of electric appliances will increase demand for electricity,but by continuously increasing the efficiency of energy use in appliances and spaces,and by controlling and optimizing demand through energy storage and energy management,we will reduce the lo

194、ad on grid power in each region and promote renewable energy.On the other hand,although there is no internationally uniform standard for the avoided emissions(as of August 2023),our company has participated in WBCSD*1,IEC*1,and the GX League*1,and has worked with like-minded government departments a

195、nd companies to promote dialogue on the need for the avoided emissions.In March 2023,the WBCSD and the GX League released guidance and guidelines on the avoided emissions*2,and we are working on a calculation based on these guidelines in conjunction with discussions at the IEC*3,which aims to achiev

196、e international standardization.The baseline(comparison target)is the period of use(durable life,etc.)of our group products and services compared to the market average condition expected for each business,and the annual electricity consumption in terms of design and calculated rationally under condi

197、tions judged to be objectively reasonable after discussions within the Panasonic Group.The basic structure of the calculation formula is as follows:activity volume(sales volume,etc.)annual reduction per activity volume(difference in energy consumption compared to baseline,etc.)duration(lifespan,etc.

198、)CO2 emission factor.This calculation method and the data on which it is based have been verified by a third party,and this is our groups first disclosure in this report.The concept and purpose of use of these two indicators are very different.The emissions cannot be offset by“avoided emissions(redu

199、ction contribution to customers)”.The emissions reduction is the companys responsibility.Our mid-term to long-term reduction targets are certified as SBTs 1.5 degree targets*4 in May 2023.Panasonic group aims to realize a decarbonized society early by accelerating the PDCA cycle of both responsibili

200、ty and contribution.*1 World Business Council for Sustainable Development(WBCSD),International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC),GX League is a forum for cooperation between a group of companies,the government and academic institutions in order to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and increase in

201、dustrial competitiveness by using Japans goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 as an opportunity for economic growth.*2“Avoided Emissions Guidance”by WBCSD,“Basic Guidelines for Disclosure and Evaluation of Opportunities for Climate Change”by GX League*3 IEC63372(“Avoided CO2 emissions”international sta

202、ndard to be issued in 2024.)*4 Companies play their part in combating climate change by setting GHG emissions reduction targets that are aligned with reduction pathways for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C or well-below 2C compared to pre-industrial temperatures.These targets are termed scie

203、nce-based targets(SBTs).For further examples of our avoided emissions products that contribute to CO2 reduction for consumers and society,see the following website.WEBhttps:/holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/sustainability/environment/vision/product.html(Vacuum Insulated Glasses)(Home Delivery Com

204、munication Boxes):See the following pages for further examples.CalculationexampleCalculationexampleCalculationexampleCalculationexampleCalculationexampleCalculationexampleCalculationexample14contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementInte

205、llectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses

206、 Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollab

207、oration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202315Hot-Water and Heating Systems with Heat Pump(EcoCute,A2W*1)ElectrificationProduct life stages subject to avoided CO2 emissionsOverviewA heat pump is equipped with electrification technology

208、that captures heat energy from the ambient air and transfers it to heat water or air utilizing the characteristic that temperature changes when gas is compressed or expanded.With the technology,the equipment with heat pump is 2.4 to 4.3 times more energy-efficient compared to the equipment uses heat

209、 energy from fossil fuel combustion.*2 Furthermore,on the premise that the ratio of renewable energy use in each energy sources will increase year by year as the electrified equipment with heat pump is spread,whereas CO2 is always emitted from gas equipment in combustion of city gas,we will contribu

210、te to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized society.*2 Our own calculation based on information in METIs Top Runner Program.WEBhttps:/www.enecho.meti.go.jp/category/saving_and_new/saving/enterprise/equipment/Avoided CO2 emissions mechanismCompared to the average hot-water and heating systems w

211、ith gas combustion type that are water heaters widely available in markets,our heating equipment with heat pump with equivalent capacity emit less CO2 from the electricity used throughout their lifetimes,therefore,the difference of CO2 emissions becomes avoided emissions.Calculation formula of avoid

212、ed emissions Sales regions:Japan for EcoCute,and Europe for A2WBaseline(Subject to comparison)CO2 emissions from gas combustion to capture heat energy required for heating the same amount of water or air.Conventional gas by gas combustion is predominantly used in Europe where there are many cold cli

213、mate areas.(Transformation of an A2W to its electrification is possible by using gas pipe used for the existing gas heating equipment.)Coverage of quantification(Way of thinking and its rationalization)When the heating equipment with heat pump is in use.We deemed that CFP*4 of the equipment when it

214、is in use can be ignored because both of a heating equipment with heat pump and a gas heating equipment show a relatively greater CFP when they are use.*5*4 CFP(Carbon Footprint of Products):CO2 emissions converted from GHG emissions throughout the entire product life cyclefrom raw material procurem

215、ent to disposal and recycling of a product and service(per one unit).*5 79.9%for in use of CO2 emissions in the value chain(VC)of the Panasonic heating equipment with heat pump.(FY2020 Panasonic actual result)*4 CFP(Carbon Footprint of Products):CO2 emissions converted from GHG emissions throughout

216、the entire product life cyclefrom raw material procurement to disposal and recycling of a product and service(per one unit).Amount of activitiesEcoCute:The number calculated by the following equation:the annual sales volume in Japan x 70%*6 which is the replacement ratio of gas heating equipment wit

217、h heating equipment with heat pump.(Unit)*6 Data from a Japanese industrial association.The calculation excludes the number of replacements of an end-of-life EcoCute with a new unit.A2W:The number of annual sales of A2W in Europe(Unit)*7*7 We deemed that replacement ratio of old A2Ws with new ones c

218、an be ignored as the sales started in 2013.Avoided CO2 emissions per unit of amount of activities(Basic unit)Regarding the annual energy consumption used for the same amount for heating water or air,which was converted to CO2 emissions,difference between those of heating equipment with heat pump and

219、 gas heating equipment.Period(Flow method:Include entire lifetime CO2 emissions of the product in its first sales year)The holding years for repair parts CO2 emissions reduction effect continues during that period.Amount of activitiesAvoided emissions for a given amount of activitiesCO2 emissions-re

220、lated values and factorsPeriodAmount of activities(Units)The number of units that replaced existing gas heating equipment in the total annual sales volume*3 Electric power CO2 emission factor:Japan-0.487 kg/kWh,and Europe-0.277 kg/kWh(Source:IEA 2021)City gas CO2 emission factor:2.240 kg/m3(Source:D

221、ocument by Ministry of the Environment)*3 Japan:Approximately 70%of sales are heating equipment with heat pump replacing gas heating equipment.(Source:Industrial association data).Europe:100%of sales are heating equipment with heat pump replacing gas water heaters.(We deemed that the replacement of

222、existing A2Ws can be ignored as the sales started in 2008.)Annual power consumption per unit of the heating equipment with heat pump(kWh)Electric power CO2 emission factor per sales region(kg CO2/kWh)）PeriodAnnual city gas consumption per gas heating equipment(m3)City gas CO2 emission factor(kg CO2/

223、m3)（*1 A2W:Air to WaterDisposal/RecycleUseRaw materialsManufacturingTransportationHeating equipmentwith heat pumpGas heatingequipmentCO2 EmissionsavoidedemissionsAnnual avoided emissions by one heating equipment with heat pump replacing a gas heating equipment.Gas water heaterCO2A2W bound for A2W bo

224、und for EuropeEuropeHot water Hot water storage tankstorage tankCO2In use(Approx.80%of VC)Heating equipmentwith heat pumpGas heating equipmentRaw materials/Manufacturing/TransportationDisposalIn useavoided emissionsHeat pumpHeat pumpAverage CO2 emissions from water&air heating energy by one gas heat

225、ing equipment and one heating equipment with heat pump(A2W)15contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental V

226、isionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting

227、Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202316Cylindrical recharge

228、able batteries for electric vehicles(EV)ElectrificationProduct life stages subject to avoided CO2 emissionsOverviewTransition of use from internal combustion engine vehicles(ICEVs)to electric vehicles(EVs)is expected to bring decarbonization of transportation sectors in the world as EVs do not direc

229、tly emit CO2,in addition to their better energy efficiency*1.EVs,which does not use internal combustion engine,use a motor driven by electricity supplied from a rechargeable battery.Hence,it is recognized that the rechargeable battery that is equivalent to the fuel tank of an ICEV is one of the most

230、 important components in an EV.*1 Energy efficiency:The percentage of consumed energy that reaches to the wheels;EV:8791%ICEV:1625%.Source:Yale Climate Connections.August,2022“Electrifying transportation reduces emissions and saves massive amounts of energy”Avoided CO2 emissions mechanismIn the case

231、 that an EV and an ICE drives the same distance,the difference between the fuel consumption of an ICEV converted into CO2 emission and the amount of electricity charged and discharged in an EV converted into CO2 emission because of the high energy efficiency of the EV is avoided emissions.Calculatio

232、n formula of avoided emissionsSales regions:North AmericaBaseline(Subject to comparison)CO2 emissions from driving an ICEVCoverage of quantification(Way of thinking and its rationalization)Difference in CO2 emissions between from ICEV and EV while driving.This case refers only to EV driving.CFP of t

233、he battery*2 is calculated separately.*2 CFP(Carbon Footprint of Products):CO2 emissions converted from GHG emissions throughout the entire product life cyclefrom raw material procurement to disposal and recycling of a product and service(per one unit).Amount of activitiesCO2 emissions converted fro

234、m the number of EVs for the capacity of cylindrical rechargeable batteries for EVs sold per year.(unit)Avoided CO2 emissions per unit of amount of activities(Basic unit)Difference in CO2 emissions between from an ICEV and an EV while driving 1km.Period(Flow method:Include entire lifetime CO2 emissio

235、ns of the product in its first sales year)Lifetime mileage of an EV(to indicate reduction effects of driving EVs)Lifetime mileage of an EV=Average annual mileage respectively in Japan,U.S.and Europe x Vehicle life(10 years)Avoided CO2 emissions in fiscal 2023:14.17 million tonsAmount of activities(U

236、nits)The CO2 emissions converted from the number of EVs of the battery capacity sold per yearDisposal/RecycleUseRaw materialsManufacturingTransportationEVICECO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsMinus70%Average CO2 emissions fro

237、m an ICEV and an EV(U.S.)(EVs use the power grid)CO2 emissions per 1 km by an ICEVCO2 emissions per 1 km by an EV（）Annual avoided emissions by one EV replacing an ICEV(kg CO2/km)(kg CO2/km)Lifetime mileage*Average annual mileage respectively in Japan,U.S.and Europe x 10 yearsCO2CO2ICEEVIn use(Approx

238、.80%of VC)Heating equipmentwith heat pumpGas heating equipmentRaw materials/Manufacturing/TransportationDisposalIn useProduct beforereplacementRaw materials/Manufacturing/TransportationDisposalProduct afterreplacementVaries perproduct1020%of Value Chain(VC)1020%of Value Chain(VC)In store without ins

239、tallation of thesystemIn useWithout installation of the controller systemCPF*3 of equipment that constitute the centralized controller system for storesIn use(Less than 1/10,000 of CO2 avoided emissions)Store afterinstallation ofthe systemIn useControl the outputuseRawmaterialsDisposal/RecycleDispos

240、al/RecycleDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleuseUseCFP*2 of a house with single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glass windowsCFP*2of a residentialhouse with VIG windowsCFP*2 of VIGCFP*2 of single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glassUseManufacturingTransportationRaw materialsCourierHouse with installed home delivery

241、communication boxAvoided emissions from avoidedredelivery(fossil fuel combustion by avehicle per redelivery)203 kg/vehicleZero inuseSituation where redeliveryis avoidedThe CO2 emissions occur additionally(Approx.20%of the avoided emissions)Deducted from theavoided emissionsCFP*1 of a home delivery c

242、ommunication box 37.0 kg/boxavoided emissionsavoided emissionsavoided emissionsCO2avoided emissionsavoided emissionsavoidedemissionsUse:8090%of VCUse:8090%of VC28.5 kg/box3.1 kg/box0.2 kg/box5.1kg/boxEVDisposalDisposalICETrans-portationRaw materialsRaw materialsIndirect CO2 emissions from the power

243、networkDirect CO2 emissions from fuel combustionUseUseManu-facturingTrans-portationManu-facturingAmount of activitiesAvoided emissions for a given amount of activitiesCO2 emissions-related values and factorsPeriod16contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsC

244、ustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario

245、 Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Su

246、bstance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202317Energy-saving effects from replaced home appliancesReplacementsProduct life stages subject to avoided CO2 emissionsOverviewImproving efficiency of energy consumed by

247、a large number of home appliances now widely used throughout society will reduce the load of local grid power for the use of appliances,lower the hurdle to transform to use renewable energy as their energy source.This facilitates transition to decarbonization society from demand sides.One of the cha

248、racteristics of home appliances with high durability is that their dominant stage of CO2 emissions(CFP*1)in the life cycle is from energy use through the whole period in which product are used by customers and in society.This accounts for 80 to 90%of large home appliances such as lighting and refrig

249、erators.Replacing the product used enough of the life with a new product that has equivalent function and performance in use together with improved energy efficiency will cause effect of reducing CO2 emissions both from users and power suppliers.Avoided CO2 emissions mechanismRegarding the home appl

250、iance whose life is passed and replaced with a new product with equivalent functions,the difference between CO2 emissions equivalent to the energy saved in the products lifetime use before and after its replacement is avoided emissions.Calculation formula of avoided emissions Sales regions:Japan,Chi

251、na,North America,Central and South America,Europe,Southeast Asia,Middle east,etc.Baseline(Subject to comparison)CO2 emissions converted from lifetime power consumption of the average product in markets at the penetration rate of the product with functions and performance equivalent to the new produc

252、t per sales region*3.*3 Example:LED penetration rate per country,and the like.Coverage of quantification(Way of thinking and its rationalization)When LED is in use.The average CFP of home appliances are dominant*4 in use.We deemed that we can ignore the impact from the CO2 emissions difference betwe

253、en those from the products before and after the replacement.*4 in use accounts for approx.80 to 90%of CO2 emissions in the home appliances value chain.Amount of activitiesThe number of annual sales depending on the status(penetration rate,etc.)per sales region for the new product.Avoided CO2 emissio

254、ns per unit of amount of activities(Basic unit)Difference between CO2 emissions converted from lifetime power consumption*5 between those from the products before and after replacement in each sales region.*5 Example:Rated power in design x annual time in use etc.Period(Flow method:Include entire li

255、fetime CO2 emissions of the product in its first sales year)This was set by product,which can maintain holding a spare parts(710 years),optimum operational period for basic performance etc.CO2 emissions reduction effect continues during the period.We deemed that 7 to 10 years for holding spare parts

256、 is a conservative estimate as the life of home appliances can be extended with appropriate use and maintenance.With the extended product life,further CO2 emissions reduction effects are also expected because of efficient utilization of resources*1 CFP(Carbon Footprint of Products):CO2 emissions con

257、verted from GHG emissions throughout the entire product life cyclefrom raw material procurement to disposal and recycling of a product and service(per one unit).Amount of activities(Number of units)The number of units sold per year*2*2 Before replacement refers to the average penetration status of e

258、xisting products that can be replaced with a new product with equivalent functions and performance at the time of the sale,per region.The amount of activities was broken down according to each situation and then totaled.Disposal/RecycleUseRaw materialsManufacturingTransportationLEDConventional lampC

259、omparison of our linear LED lamp and linear fuorescent lampCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsMinus70%Minus15%Example Average lifetime CO2 emissions from cons

260、umed power before and after single unit replacementExample of lighting equipmentApprox.60%less energy consumed by a new product with higher brightness compared to those of conventional fluorescent lamps.CO2 emission factors for electricity(Source:IEA2021)Unit:kg/kWhAnnual power consumption of the pr

261、oduct before replacement(kWh)Annual power consumption of the product after replacement(kWh)（）CO2 emission factor for electricity per sales region(kg CO2/kWh)Period(7 to 10 years depending on the product)Annual avoided emissions from energy-savingeffect by one replaced productFSA42001F VPN9Integrated

262、 LED Base Light iD SeriesGeneral facilities General-purpose model (Energy-saving light bar)Direct mount XLX450DHNU LE9 Daylight white(5000 K)WEBhttps:/www2.panasonic.biz/jp/lighting/facilities/baselight/id/general.htmlProduct beforereplacementRaw materials/Manufacturing/TransportationDisposalProduct

263、 afterreplacementVaries per product1020%of Value Chain(VC)1020%of Value Chain(VC)In store without installation of thesystemIn useWithout installation of the controller systemCPF*3 of equipment that constitute the centralized controller system for storesIn use(Less than 1/10,000 of CO2 avoided emissi

264、ons)Store after installation of the systemIn useControl the outputuseRawmaterialsDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleuseUseCFP*2 of a house with single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glass windowsCFP*2 of a residential house with VIG windowsCFP*2 of VIGCFP*2 of single-pane or L

265、ow-E multi-pane glassUseManufacturingTransportationRaw materialsCourierHouse with installed home delivery communication boxAvoided emissions from avoided redelivery(fossil fuel combustion by a vehicle per redelivery)203 kg/vehicleZero inuseSituation where redelivery is avoidedThe CO2 emissions occur

266、 additionally(Approx.20%of the avoided emissions)Deducted from the avoided emissionsCFP*1 of a home delivery communication box 37.0 kg/boxavoided emissionsavoided emissionsCO2 avoided emissionsavoided emissionsavoidedemissionsUse:8090%of VCUse:8090%of VC28.5 kg/box3.1 kg/box0.2 kg/box5.1 kg/boxTherm

267、alloss fromventilationCO2 emissions equivalent to energy consumed by air conditioning in a residential house with installed air conditioner with conventional ventilation methods(volume of thermal loss)CO2 emissions equivalent to energy consumed by air conditioning in a residential house with install

268、ed air conditioner with the heat exchange system(volume of thermal loss)Trans-portationRawmaterialsTrans-portationRaw materialsManufacturingTrans-portationDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleRaw materialsCFPs*2 difference from single-pane glass is 31%of avoided emissions,and from Low-E multi-pane glass

269、19%.DisposalDisposalManu-facturingTrans-portationManu-facturingManu-facturingTrans-portationManu-facturingManu-facturingAmount of activitiesAvoided emissions for a given amount of activitiesCO2 emissions-related values and factorsPeriodSpecific energy consumption efficiency(Luminous efficacy):193.9

270、lm/WPower consumption:26.3 WLuminous flux:5100 lmLEDConventional light source(fluorescent tube)RegionsFactorsJapan0.487Europe0.277North America0.383China0.623India0.723Asia and Pacific0.386Latin America0.252Middle East&Africa0.61617contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality

271、/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience

272、 through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conserv

273、ation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202318Heat Exchange SystemSolutionProduct life stages subject to avoided CO2 emissionsOverviewTo achieve decarbonization in the consumer and business secto

274、rs,it is important to reduce environmental impact from air conditioning at living spaces in houses and offices.The heat exchange system reduces heat loss from the interior of buildings and provide comfort maintaining appropriate air quality at the same time.The heat exchange system exchanges heat of

275、 indoor and outdoor with a heat exchange element during ventilation and either heat or cool the air before being taken into the building,which reduces air conditioning load.Moreover,the system is equipped with air purifier that is a high performance system.Therefore,the exchange heat system is used

276、in wide areas in residential,commercial,and office buildings,where high air tightness is required including Japan,the U.S.,Europe,and China.Avoided CO2 emissions mechanismCO2 emissions converted from the reduced amount of power or fuel consumption by adopting this heat exchange system in room spaces

277、 under the same conditions compared to those from average ventilation method for ventilation in the market.Calculation formula of avoided emissions Sales regions:Japan,China,North America,and EuropeBaseline(Subject to comparison)CO2 emissions converted from power and fuel consumption per each sales

278、region from the use of air conditioners in a residential house where the current average ventilation systems in the market is installed.Coverage of quantification(Way of thinking and its rationalization)Difference in use.in use account for the dominant(approx.80%)of the CFP*1 of ventilators,and effe

279、cts from other than in use are equivalent with other ventilators.Hence,we deemed that their CFPs when not in use can be ignored.*1 CFP(Carbon Footprint of Products):CO2 emissions converted from GHG emissions throughout the entire product life cyclefrom raw material procurement to disposal and recycl

280、ing of a product and service(per one unit).Amount of activitiesThe number of annual sales of heat exchange units,which is the core function of the system.Avoided CO2 emissions per unit of amount of activities(Basic unit)We calculated the average air conditioning load from an average ventilation meth

281、od in the living space of a residential house in Japan using our simulation for each sales region.We then determined the difference in the volume of energy consumed by system operation for air conditioning in living spaces between the conventional ventilation method and the energy exchanged method,a

282、nd multiplied it by the CO2 emission factors for electricity or fuel*2 by each sales region.*2 Kerosene was used as the fuel.Period(Flow method:Include entire lifetime CO2 emissions of the product in its first sales year)Design life of the heat exchange system CO2 emissions reduction effect continue

283、s during the period.Amount of activitiesAnnual system installation volume(The number of heat exchange systems)Disposal/RecycleUseRaw materialsManufacturingTransportationHeat exchangesystemSimulation by Panasonic(Reduction rate in Tokyo,Sendai,and Sapporo)Conventionalventilation methodsCO2 EmissionsC

284、O2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsMinus70%Minus15%CO2 emission factor for electricity:0.487 kg/kWh in Japan,0.623 kg/kWh in China,0.383 kg/kWh in North America,and 0.277 kg/kWh in Euro

285、pe(Source:IEA 2021)CO2 emission factor for kerosene:2.49 kg/liter(Source:Data from Ministry of the Environment)Annual energy consumed by air conditioning in a residential house with conventional ventilation methods(volume of thermal loss)(kWh or liters)CO2 emission factors by electricityor fuel type

286、 in each sales region(kg CO2/m3)（Annual energy consumed by air conditioning ina residential house with a heat exchange system(volume of thermal loss)(kWh or liters)CO2 emission factors by electricity or fuel type in each sales region(kg CO2/kWh or liters)）PeriodAnnual avoided emissions by installed

287、one heat exchange systemOutdoor temperature0Indoortemperature20Heat exchangerelementIndoorFreshairThermal energycollectedDischargingto outdoorOutdoorairHeatexchangerelementUnclean air141618Ventilationgrill*Efficiency varies according to model.WEBhttps:/sumai.panasonic.jp/air/kanki/kodatekicho/WEBhtt

288、ps:/sumai.panasonic.jp/air/kanki/kabekakefan/In use(Approx.80%of VC)Heating equipmentwith heat pumpGas heating equipmentRaw materials/Manufacturing/TransportationDisposalIn useProduct beforereplacementRaw materials/Manufacturing/TransportationDisposalProduct afterreplacementVaries per product1020%of

289、 Value Chain(VC)1020%of Value Chain(VC)In store without installation of thesystemIn useWithout installation of the controller systemCPF*3 of equipment that constitute the centralized controller system for storesIn use(Less than 1/10,000 of CO2 avoided emissions)Store after installation of the system

290、In useControl the outputuseRawmaterialsDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleuseUseCFP*2 of a house with single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glass windowsCFP*2 of a residential house with VIG windowsCFP*2 of VIGCFP*2 of single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glassUseManufacturingTrans

291、portationRaw materialsCourierHouse with installed home delivery communication boxAvoided emissions from avoided redelivery(fossil fuel combustion by a vehicle per redelivery)203 kg/vehicleZero inuseSituation where redelivery is avoidedThe CO2 emissions occur additionally(Approx.20%of the avoided emi

292、ssions)Deducted from the avoided emissionsCFP*1 of a home delivery communication box 37.0 kg/boxavoided emissionsavoided emissionsavoided emissionsCO2 avoided emissionsavoided emissionsavoidedemissionsUse:8090%of VCUse:8090%of VC28.5 kg/box3.1 kg/box0.2 kg/box5.1 kg/boxCFP*1 of the equipment with co

293、nventional ventilation systemThermal loss from wallsThermal loss from wallsIn use(approx.80%)In use(approx.80%)Both systems ventilate same amount of air using a fan(i.e.CFPs*1 are equivalent)Thermal loss fromventilationCFP*1 of the equipment with heat exchange systemThermalloss fromventilationCO2 em

294、issions equivalent to energy consumed by air conditioning in a residential house with installed air conditioner with conventional ventilation methods(volume of thermal loss)CO2 emissions equivalent to energy consumed by air conditioning in a residential house with installed air conditioner with the

295、heat exchange system(volume of thermal loss)Trans-portationRawmaterialsTrans-portationRaw materialsManufacturingTrans-portationDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleRaw materialsCFPs*2 difference from single-pane glass is 31%of avoided emissions,and from Low-E multi-pane glass 19%.DisposalDisposalManu-fac

296、turingTrans-portationManu-facturingManu-facturingTrans-portationManu-facturingManu-facturingCO2 emissions converted from energy consumption with adjusted heat loss from ventilationHow the heat exchange system works(winter)Amount of activitiesAvoided emissions for a given amount of activitiesCO2 emis

297、sions-related values and factorsPeriod18contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmental VisionEnvironmental Go

298、vernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounting Eco-conscious Product

299、s and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202319Vacuum Insulated GlassOthersProduct life

300、stages subject to avoided CO2 emissionsOverviewOne effective means of achieving decarbonization in the consumer and business sectors is through reducing the air conditioning load at spaces in residential houses and offices by maintaining stable room temperatures through improvement of building insul

301、ation.According to our estimation,heat loss through the windows in all heat loss in an average detached house in Japan accounts for 30 to 40%.Our vacuum insulated glass(VIG)achieves high insulation while at the same time maintaining its thinness,that can be adopted for existing openings(windows)in b

302、uildings as they are.Therefore,VIG has a potential to offer high applicability to a wide range of room spaces in different types of both new and older buildings.Avoided CO2 emissions mechanismVIG shows significantly higher thermal insulation compared to those of single-pane glass and Low-E multi-pan

303、e glass.*1 CO2 emissions converted from the reduced amount of power of electricity required for operation of air conditioning equipment by installation of the VIG for glass material of buildings.Calculation formula of avoided emissions Sales regions:JapanBaseline(Subject to comparison)CO2 emissions

304、converted from electricity consumed by air conditioning operations in the entire space of a residential house in Japan.For the installation of VIG,it is set that VIG replaces single-pane glass when reforming a house,and replaces Low-E multi-pane glass when building a new house.Coverage of quantifica

305、tion(Way of thinking and its rationalization)In use:CO2 emissions derived from electricity consumed by air conditioning in an entire residential house.Glasss CFP*2:VIGs CFP*2 is greater than that of single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glass,however,there are no CO2 emission from the glass in use.The dif

306、ference between the CFPs*2 from VIG and single-pane glass is 31%of avoided emissions,and the difference between VIG and Low-E multi-pane glass is 19%of avoided emissions.These differences were subtracted from the avoided emissions,instead of ignoring them.Amount of activitiesAmount of VIG sold per y

307、ear(m2)Avoided CO2 emissions per unit of amount of activities(Basic unit)In use:Differences in electricity consumed by air conditioning in residential houses per different type of glass.*Annual power consumption was calculated by us,using a simulation of a two-story wooden house with a floor space o

308、f 120 m2 based on standard weather data from the Architectural Institute of Japan using air conditioning heat load computing software.CFPs*2 for glass:Calculated by ourselves,per type of glass based on data from the Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan.Period(Flow method:Include entire life

309、time CO2 emissions of the product in its first sales year)Design life of VIG.CO2 emissions reduction effect continues during the period.We deemed that the CO2 emissions effects over the design life of VIG are conservative estimates as the glass could be used as long as the life of a residential hous

310、e in Japan,which is generally longer than the glass life.*2 CFP(Carbon Footprint of Products):CO2 emissions converted from GHG emissions throughout the entire product life cyclefrom raw material procurement to disposal and recycling of a product and service(per one unit).Amount of activities (m2)Amo

311、unt of VIG sold per year*3 Calculated based on our simulation using data from the Architectural Institute of Japan.*4 Calculated based on data from the Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan,by Panasonic.*1 The overall heat transfer coefficient,or U-valueVIG:0.7 w/m2kMulti-pane glass:2.9 w/m2

312、kVacuum insulated glass structureCO2 emission factor for electricityJapan 0.487 kg/kWh(Source:IEA 2021)Annual avoided emissions achieved by installation of 1 m2 of VIGDisposal/RecycleUseRaw materialsManufacturingTransportationWith installation of the productWithout installation of the productEnergy

313、consumed by air conditioning in a living spaceVIGs CFP*2CFP*2 of multi-pane glassCO2 EmissionsCO2 EmissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsavoidedemissionsMinus70%Minus15%Minus15%Minus81%Minus 1113%Minus 1113%）Power consumed by air cond

314、itioning in a residential house with single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glass*3 per year(kWh/m2)Power consumed by air conditioning in a residential house with VIG*3 per year(kWh/m2)（）VIGs CFP*2,*4(kg CO2/m2)Single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glasss CFP*2,*4(kg CO2 kWh/m2)（CO2 emission factor for electrici

315、ty(kg CO2/kWh)Period(Design life)Vacuum Insulated Glass(VIG)1/4 of multi-pane glassGas absorbentPillarLow-EcoatingLow-E glassFloat sheet glassSealing materialuseRawmaterialsDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleuseUseCFP*2 of a house with single-pane or Low-E multi-pane gla

316、ss windowsCFP*2 of a residential house with VIG windowsCFP*2 of VIGCFP*2 of single-pane or Low-E multi-pane glassUseManufacturingTransportationRaw materialsCourierHouse with installed home delivery communication boxAvoided emissions from avoided redelivery(fossil fuel combustion by a vehicle per red

317、elivery)203 kg/vehicleZero inuseSituation where redelivery is avoidedThe CO2 emissions occur additionally(Approx.20%of the avoided emissions)Deducted from the avoided emissionsCFP*1 of a home delivery communication box 37.0 kg/boxavoided emissionsavoided emissionsavoided emissionsCO2 avoided emissio

318、nsavoided emissionsUse:8090%of VCUse:8090%of VC28.5 kg/box3.1 kg/box0.2 kg/box5.1 kg/boxTrans-portationRawmaterialsManufacturingTrans-portationDisposal/RecycleDisposal/RecycleRaw materialsCFPs*2 difference from single-pane glass is 31%of avoided emissions,and from Low-E multi-pane glass 19%.Disposal

319、DisposalManu-facturingTrans-portationManu-facturingManu-facturingTrans-portationManu-facturingComparison of CO2 emissions from energy consumed by air conditioning in a residential house with/without VIG windows,taking account of the glasss CFP.*2Amount of activitiesAvoided emissions for a given amou

320、nt of activitiesCO2 emissions-related values and factorsPeriod19contentshomenextpageprevbackHuman RightsEmployeesSupply ChainQuality/SafetyAI EthicsCustomerAdvertisementIntellectual PropertyCommunityRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsCyber/Data SecurityEnvironmentPolicy Mid-term to Long-term Environmenta

321、l VisionEnvironmental GovernanceEnvironmental Management Systems Environmental Risk Management Response to TCFD Strategic Resilience through Scenario Analysis Our Businesses Contribution to Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Information Systems Overview of Environmental Impact and Environmental Accounti

322、ng Eco-conscious Products and Factories Reducing CO2 Emissions in FactoriesResource Biodiversity Conservation Water Resource Conservation Chemical Substance ManagementCollaboration Across the Supply Chain History of Environmental Activities EnvironmentSustainability Data Book 202320Home Delivery Com

323、munication BoxOthersProduct life stages subject to avoided CO2 emissionsOverviewIn the household business sector in Japan,because of increase in e-commerce trading and increase in the time when none is at home along with changes in lifestyle,load for distribution on couriers is on increase as the nu

324、mber of redelivery of goods increases.Installation of a home delivery communication box at home can avoid redelivery of goods,lowers the burden for the parcel receivers,and decreases the working hours of couriers workers.At the same time,it reduces CO2 emissions from energy consumption such as fuel

325、for deliveries,which contributes to reduction of load in local distribution networks and decarbonization.Avoided CO2 emissions mechanismReduction of CO2 emissions from energy consumption(combustion of fossil fuel such as gasoline)required for courier workers to redeliver goods,by avoiding redeliveri

326、es.Calculation formula of avoided emissions Sales regions:JapanBaseline(Subject to comparison)CO2 emissions converted from the average energy consumption from redelivery of goods by courier workers,in the case that the receivers of the goods did not receive the goods at the first delivery as they we

327、re not at home where a home delivery communication box is not installed.Coverage of quantification(Way of thinking and its rationalization)When the box is in use(avoided emissions from avoided redelivery by installation of a home delivery communication box).Although the box emits no CO2 when it is i

328、n use,the CFP*1 of the box itself is 20%of entire avoided emissions(by our estimation).However,this was not included in the avoided emissions as it is an additional effect.Amount of activitiesThe number of home delivery communication boxes sold per yearAvoided CO2 emissions per unit of amount of act

329、ivities(Basic unit)Avoided emissions per redelivery:0.46 kg(Source:Verified data by MLIT)The number of redeliveries:29.5 times/year(Source:Verified data by Panasonic;actual measurement results obtained from 103 households in Awara City,Fukui Prefecture over 4 months)Period(Flow method:Include entire

330、 lifetime CO2 emissions of the product in its first sales year)Design life of a home delivery communication box.CO2 emissions reduction effect continues during the period.We deemed that the design life of the home delivery communication box is a conservative estimate for CO2 emission effects as the

331、boxs life can be extended further with appropriate use and maintenance.*1 CFP(Carbon Footprint of Products):CO2 emissions converted from GHG emissions throughout the entire product life cyclefrom raw material procurement to disposal and recycling of a product and service(per one unit).Amount of acti

332、vities(Units)The number of home delivery communication boxes sold per year.Disposal/RecycleUseRaw materialsManufacturingTransportationHeating equipmentwith heat pumpGas heatingequipmentEVICELEDConventional lampComparison of our linear LED lamp and linear fuorescent lampHeat exchangesystemSimulation

333、by Panasonic(Reduction rate in Tokyo,Sendai,and Sapporo)Conventionalventilation methodsAfterinstallationBeforeinstallationBased on actual store measurementsWith installation of the productWithout installation of the productEnergy consumed by air conditioning in a living spaceVIGs CFP*2CFP*2 of multi-pane glassWith a home delivery communicationboxWithout a home delivery communicationboxCFP*1 of the