Sustainability
CEO Message
Panasonic Connect is a company that plays a central role in the growth of the B2B solutions business within the Panasonic Group and provides solutions that contribute to customers’ frontline operations from a customer-centered perspective.
Our purpose is to provide innovation for our customers’ operations to achieve sustainability for a prosperous society and planet where people and nature can coexist, and to ensure that every individual with diverse perspectives, experiences, and values finds a sense of purpose and lives their lives in safety, security, and happiness. This embodies the desire to realize “well-being”.
In order for us, as a company, to contribute to society and remain sustainable, we promote reductions in CO2 emissions, the effective use of resources, and respect for human rights throughout our value chain, while working together with our customers to achieve sustainability.
We pledge that the entire company will work together to realize a sustainable society.
Let's drive towards a new future together.
Chief Executive Officer,
President
Yasu Higuchi
Panasonic Connect Sustainability
Panasonic Connect positions corporate culture as a pillar of its management strategy and is fully committed to continuous innovation.We promote sustainability management based on a healthy culture.
We will reform the frontline operations in our workplaces
and strive to reduce the environmental impact of the entire supply chain.
In our workplaces, everyone's human rights are respected,
and each employee can continue to thrive. We aim for our
CONNECTers’ Success.
By connecting with customers and innovating on all frontlines,we contribute to the well-being of each and every member of society and the realization of a sustainable global environment.
Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow.
Panasonic Connect's Sustainability Challenge
CONNECTers' Success
To realize our purpose, we aim for "employee success“ where employees are thriving, transforming, and growing while practicing our core values. We also strive to increase employee engagement and individual productivity.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, we accept different cultures, and ensure psychological safety. We aim to create an environment where everyone can play an active role.
Decarbonization
The entire Panasonic Group will achieve carbon neutrality in-house, and Panasonic Connect will actively work to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing.
Procurement Sustainability
To confirm compliance with Panasonic Group guidelines, we conduct assessments of procurement partners and assess risks.
Legal Compliance
In addition to taking strict and speedy measures against harassment, we will promote the penetration of a speak-up culture and build an environment where all employees can work with peace of mind.
Overview of Sustainability Initiatives
Examples of Sustainability Initiatives - through the provision of services to customers
Warehouses & Transportation Truck Yards Visibility & Management
Yard Management Solution (YMS)
Improving Service Quality and Reducing Environmental Impact
Delivery Visualization Solutions
Contribution to Create a Sustainable Future throughout the Value Chain
"Let's note“ / "TOUGHBOOK“ / “Payment Systems”
Environmental Performance Data from Panasonic Connect Business Activities
Reduction of CO2 Emissions
Panasonic Connect is globally committed to reduce CO2 emissions from our business activities.
Scope of CO2 Emissions:
Directly managed sites in Japan, Business Division sites, affiliated companies (Panasonic Katano, Panasonic Kibi), and overseas manufacturing sites. However, the Tsuyama Factory (closed in FY2022) has a different data aggregation period.
Recycling Rate of Waste and Valuable Materials
Each manufacturing site is committed to reduce waste and increase the recycling rate of valuable materials.
Scope of Waste and Valuable Materials Recycling Rate:
Manufacturing sites in Japan (Kobe, Kita-kadoma, Toyonaka, Kaga, Kofu, Saga) and overseas manufacturing sites
Management of Chemical Substances
Assessing chemical hazards at each manufacturing site and implementing management and reduction measures.
Scope of Management of Chemical Substances:
Manufacturing sites in Japan (Kobe, Kita-kadoma, Toyonaka, Kaga, Kofu, Saga) and overseas manufacturing sites
Examples of Well-being - Initiatives at our workplaces
Panasonic Connect's concept of well-being
Every thriving individual contributes to the company’s sustainable growth and leads to the realization of our purpose.
Sustainability Management System
In April 2022, Panasonic Connect established the Sustainability Management Committee and the Sustainability Management Office to discuss strategies for promoting sustainability activities and ESG management. While incorporating the perspectives of external advisors, we plan and implement management strategies and measures to improve corporate value.
The Sustainability Management Committee is established under the direct control of the head office and discusses the sustainability goals and direction of initiatives for the entire company once a quarter. CEO Higuchi serves as the chairperson and CSO Harada serves as the vice-chairman, and the heads of all functions and all business divisions participate in the decision-making process for information collaboration and sustainability promotion in each department.
The Sustainability Management Office connects each business division and function horizontally to promote activities so that efforts in each division do not become silos and that sustainability initiatives throughout Panasonic Connect are leveled at a high standard.