At the Panasonic Group, employees have actively engaged in local environmental activities, together with their families and local residents, since 1993.
We have expanded these activities globally and continue to take action for the environment. Now, we are working on “blue carbon” initiatives, which will contribute to decarbonization by protecting the richness of the sea. Marine ecosystems such as seaweed are said to absorb more CO2 than terrestrial ecosystems. However, marine ecosystems are declining due to seawater pollution and rising water temperatures. As a global company with operation bases around the world, we must address this issue seriously. The Panasonic Group will continue its activities to leave a better environment for future generations, as a member of a big family on earth, going beyond the framework of a company.
Carbon absorbed from the atmosphere by marine plants through
photosynthesis and stored in marine ecosystems
※Created by the Panasonic Group based on Global Carbon Budget 2022
Blue carbon ecosystems that absorb CO2
are now in danger of disappearing.
It is said that blue carbon ecosystems (*1) are disappearing at an
average rate of 2 to 7 % per year (*2).
*1. These refer to marine ecosystems that serve as carbon sinks.
*2. See UNFP “Why Blue Ecosystems Matter.”
What we, the Panasonic Group, can do
The Panasonic Group, which has been actively involved in river
and coastal cleanup activities, is committed to protecting and
nurturing blue carbon ecosystems.
Preserving and enhancing the richness of the sea to reduce
CO2 emissions. Panasonic Group’s corporate citizenship
activities to nurture blue carbon ecosystems.
Each and every one of us will continue our activities as a
global citizen.
Activities to preserve the richness of the sea
As part of corporate citizenship activities, the Panasonic
Group has been promoting ECO RELAY activities for more than
30 years to protect the richness of the sea in its various forms.
Mangrove tree planting
We are conducting the planting and conservation of mangrove
trees, which are effective at storing carbon, in various countries
and regions, including Cambodia, Vietnam, and the UAE.
Beach cleanups and other cleanup activities
To reduce ocean plastic litter and marine waste from land-based sources,
our employees around the world are working with local communities
to clean up beaches, rivers, and streets.
Provision of sustainable seafood in company cafeterias
We were the first company in Japan to introduce at company cafeterias
sustainable seafood caught through sustainable fishing and aquaculture.
Meals with sustainable seafood are served in our cafeterias
on a regular and ongoing basis.
Cooperation with Sea Vegetable and offering of menus
using cultured seaweed in company cafeterias
We have concluded a joint demonstration agreement with Sea Vegetable Company
to preserve and restore marine biodiversity and solve social issues such as food problems
and CO2 reduction through seaweed cultivation. We are also offering menus
using seaweed cultured by Sea Vegetable in our company cafeterias. (As of June 2025)
