Environmental Sustainability Management Across the World

Panasonic HVAC&CC Co.,Ltd has successfully implemented its largest solar power generation system to date, with a combined capacity of 9.2 MW at Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (PAPAMY) in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Following the 5.2 MW solar power generation system at the Air-Conditioning Factory in November 2024, PAPAMY has proceeded with additional installations at the Compressor Factory since June 2025. The installations, comprising 15,913 solar panels, are expected to generate 10,338 MWh annually. This renewable energy supply will meet approximately 18% of the factories' electricity needs and reduce around 6,703 tons of CO₂ emissions each year.

This achievement underscores the Group's commitment to operational decarbonization and supports the long-term vision outlined in Panasonic GREEN IMPACT. By integrating renewable energy solutions into its production facilities, the Group continues to progress toward its target of achieving net zero CO₂ emissions from its own operations by 2030, while contributing to global sustainability goals.

As urbanization progresses in China, various industries are developing and increasing energy consumption and environmental pollution, which has become a serious social issue. In response, the Chinese government has promoted the "3060 Policy" ^*1 nationwide, obligating certain businesses to reduce CO₂ emissions. Consequently, many companies are adopting sustainable solutions to reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. Adopting environmentally conscious management practices is key to strengthening competitiveness.

*1: The Chinese government's national goal to combat climate change, which consists of the following two pillars:

In these cases, Panasonic China Co., Ltd. provides environmental solutions that combine services and systems for companies like Lawson and AEON MALL. Members with specialized skills, such as in sales, proposals, software engineering, customer service, and on-site engineering, perform the following tasks directly.

1.  Facility management ^*2, including refurbishment and EMS ^*3 (services).
2.  Sales of equipment such as commercial refrigerators, air conditioners, and microwave ovens (hardware).
3.  Provision of energy-saving solutions for large-scale facilities (SI, Software).

*2: Management activities that comprehensively plan, manage, and utilize the facilities and environment owned and used by a company or organization from the perspective of management strategy
*3: Energy Management System

China has approximately 3,000 shopping malls. Aeon Mall currently operates 23 malls in four areas: North China (Tianjin City, Hebei Province, and Shandong Province); East China (Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province); Huazhong (Hubei Province and Hunan Province); and South China (Guangdong Province). The East China and Huazhong regions, with their high growth potential, are the priority areas for store openings and concentrated investments.

However, due to the mall's large size, electricity charges can significantly impact operations. In 2022, Panasonic began working with AEON MALL China to address these issues. The company promotes energy-saving activities with the goal of creating "zero-emission malls." Panasonic is introducing the system in stages to reduce CO₂ emissions.

1. Energy conservation
   (1) Visualization of energy consumption and facility operation status
   (2) Energy conservation analysis and operational improvements based on visualization data
   (3) Modifying energy-saving facilities and optimizing control
2. Utilization of solar and other clean energy sources
3. Use of carbon credit trading to reduce CO₂ emissions to net zero

However, introducing an energy conservation platform and visualizing electricity usage alone cannot produce sufficient results. To solve this problem, Panasonic takes a multi-perspective approach to visualizing energy consumption, building temperature and humidity, and the operating status of facilities. Then, Panasonic proposes monthly operational improvements in close cooperation with on-site operators. The PDCA cycle, in which measures are repeatedly implemented and verified, leads to the next improvement item and continues. As a result, energy conservation effects are achieved by optimizing daily operations of air conditioning, lighting, elevators, and other equipment.
In addition to visualization, Panasonic conducts energy-saving controls for air conditioning equipment. These controls improve energy efficiency by managing heat source equipment, such as chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and valves, based on supply and demand. In malls where these systems have been installed, energy conservation effects of up to 15% have been confirmed. Panasonic is considering making them standard specifications in malls nationwide.
These efforts have reduced electricity charges by approximately 20 million yen per mall per year. AEON MALL has praised Panasonic for its earnest approach to daily electricity usage data and continuous improvement proposals.

Environmentally friendly measures are not just a passing trend. They are an ongoing effort to address social issues on a global scale and an essential responsibility for companies. Panasonic Group's long-term environmental vision, Panasonic GREEN IMPACT, recognizes the business potential of global environmental issues. Based on the belief that "an environmental business is one in which fair prices can be obtained by addressing social issues," we will continue to accelerate the development of environmental solutions.