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External Recognition Major Recognition in the CSR and Environmental Fields FTSE4Good Index Series Panasonic Corporation has again been selected for the FTSE4Good Index Series, one of the world’s leading socially responsible investment (SRI) indices. The index was created by FTSE Russell a part of London Stock Exchange Group in 2001, and Panasonic has been included for 19 consecutive years since its launch. And Panasonic has become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index since July 2017 when FTSE launched it. FTSE website http://www.ftse.com/products/indices/FTSE4Good MSCI ESG Indexes Panasonic Corporation has been a constituent of the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes (formerly MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes), one of the world’s leading indexes for ESG investment that values enterprises focusing on environmental, social and governance factors, for 9 consecutive years. In addition to the above, Panasonic has become a constituent of the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders THE INCLUSION OF Panasonic Corporation IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF Index since its inception in July 2017. These are the indexes of MSCI Inc. of the Panasonic Corporation BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE United States. MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES. MSCI website https://www.msci.com/esg-indexes GPIF S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index The world’s largest pension fund, the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), selected Panasonic as part of the portfolio for its S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, one of the fund’s environmental stock indices it adopted in September 2018. EcoVadis Panasonic has again been awarded a Gold Recognition Level in sustainability performance in a survey conducted by EcoVadis for a 4rd consecutive year. EcoVadis operates a collaborative platform that allows companies to monitor sustainability performance within their global supply chain to improve the environmental and social performance of their global suppliers, with coverage for 150 purchasing categories and 110 countries. The Gold Rating places Panasonic among the top 5% of eligible corporations worldwide for sustainability performance. CDP 2018 The results of the 16th iteration of a survey by the U.K.-based non-profit organization CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) which evaluates companies around the world in regard to measures against climate change and information disclosure were announced in January 2019. Panasonic earned a Leadership score (A–), the second highest among eight grades. Environmental Brand Survey by Nikkei BP Eco Management Forum Panasonic was ranked 4rd in the ranking of the 19th Environmental Brand Survey conducted in 2017 by Nikkei BP Eco Management Forum. The company received high evaluations in the areas such as energy saving, creation, and storage; resources recycling; as well as environmental communication. 153 Fiscal 2019 Awards in the Environmental Field Environmental activities by Panasonic gained recognition again in fiscal 2019, with various awards received globally. Major Awards and Achievements in the Environmental Field (Fiscal 2019) Recipient companies and details Category Presenter and awards Specific prize (URL) Smart Energy Systems business division, Appliances Company, Panasonic Corporation ECCJ Chairman’s Prize in the (Shared with Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd., and Toray Construction Co., Ltd.) Product/Business Model category T-Grid System, an adaptive electric power system for apartment complexes Energy Conservation https://news.panasonic.com/jp/topics/164382.html Center Japan (ECCJ) Energy Conservation Grand Appliances Company, Panasonic Corporation Prize 2018 Judging Committee’s Special Prize (Shared with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.; Yanmar Energy System Co., Ltd.; Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.; in the Product/Business Model Daikin Industries, Ltd.; Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.; and Toho Gas Co., Ltd.) category Smart-Multi, a hybrid air conditioning system https://news.panasonic.com/jp/topics/164382.html Appliances Company, Panasonic Corporation Honorable Mention in the Home Developing the Dual-Channel Inverter Air Conditioner Appliances category https://www.panasonic.com/jp/corporate/technology-design/award/list/2018/67th_jema.html Japan Electrical Appliances Company, Panasonic Corporation Manufacturers’ Association (Shared with other organizations) (JEMA) First Prize in Committee Activities For developing and promoting international and JIS standards for electric refrigerators, and for The 67th (FY2018) formulating energy-saving strategies Electrical Industry https://www.panasonic.com/jp/corporate/technology-design/award/list/2018/67th_jema.html Technical Achievement Quality & Environment Division, Panasonic Corporation Awards (Shared with other organizations) Second Prize in Committee For creating a simple formula for calculating product lifecycles and developing calculation Activities tools Products https://www.panasonic.com/jp/corporate/technology-design/award/list/2018/67th_jema.html & Services Appliances Company, Panasonic Corporation Japan Gas Association (Shared with other organizations) (JPA) Technology Award For developing the Energy-Efficient Natural Chiller, a gas absorption chiller with highly efficient JPA Technology Awards energy savings https://www.gas.or.jp/pdf/gijutsu/CommendationTechnologyAward2018.pdf Appliances Company, Panasonic Corporation 2018 Japan Heat Pump and Thermal Storage F-Series Upright Ultra-Peak Natural Chiller Demand-Side Management Center Promotion Award http://www.hptcj.or.jp/Portals/0/data0/documents/2019 / Awards 年 度デマンドサイドマネジメント表 彰 応募/平成30年度表彰%20%20受賞者一覧.pdf United States Panasonic Life Solutions Company America Environmental Protection Partner of the Year For leadership in the environmental protection field through outstanding energy efficiency Agency Sustained Excellence https://na.panasonic.com/us/news/panasonic-earns-2019-energy-starr-partner-year- Energy Star Awards sustained-excellence-award Panasonic Systems Solutions Company of North America United States Green Scanners: KV-S2087, KV-S8127, KV-S8147, and others Electronics Council (GEC) Bronze certification https://na.panasonic.com/us/news/three-panasonic-scanners-receive-environmental- EPEAT distinction-epeatr-bronze-certified-rating Panasonic Corporation Japan Institute of Design Air Conditioner [Panasonic CS-X409C2 Series] Promotion Good Design Awards Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery [eneloop tones botanic] 2018 Good Design Award 8-Slot Charger for Ni-MH Battery [BQ-CC63] and others https://news.panasonic.com/jp/topics/162671.html Minister of Economy, Trade and Manufacturing Innovation Division, Innovation Promotion Section, Panasonic Corporation Industry Prize in the Examples of For developing the Smart EMS and promoting extensive energy savings through applications Energy Conservation Energy Savings category (energy for this system Production Center Japan (ECCJ) efficiency division) https://news.panasonic.com/jp/topics/164382.html Activities Energy Conservation Grand Agency for Natural Resources and Niigata Plant, Lighting Division, Eco Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation Prize 2018 Energy Commissioner Prize in Energy-saving initiatives in a manufacturing plant to aid in the production of energy-saving LED the Examples of Energy Savings light fixtures category (industrial division) https://news.panasonic.com/jp/topics/164382.html Panasonic Corporation Contributing to marine biodiversity by offering sustainable seafood in an employee cafeteria, a Let’s Select Award first in Japan 2018 Japan http://5actions.jp/award2018/result.html Biodiversity Action Award Panasonic Eco Relay Japan Honorable Mention Sasayama Woodland Revitalization Project Environmental http://5actions.jp/award2018/result.html activities Lake Biwa Eco Idea Club (A private volunteer organization led by employees of the Appliances Company, Panasonic Japan River Association Minister of Economy, Trade and Corporation) 21st Japan River Awards Industry Prize For ecosystem preservation activities at Lake Biwa and education on Lake Biwa aquaculture (traditional fishing techniques and food culture) for children https://news.panasonic.com/jp/topics/165252.html Japan Magazine Panasonic Corporation Advertising Association Gold Medal and others LED Round Lantern and others 61st Japan Magazine http://www.zakko.or.jp/prize/work/index.html Advertising Award Environmental Panasonic Corporation First Prize in the First Division, Communication Dentsu Advertising Awards Round Lantern (Dimmed Light) Magazine Advertising Screening Committee https://adawards.dentsu.jp/prize/list71/ (Japan) Panasonic Corporation 71st Dentsu Advertising First Prize in the Second Product Panasonic Evolta NEO (Fjord 1,000 m Summit Challenge) Awards Division, Film Advertising https://adawards.dentsu.jp/prize/list71/ Note: Company names are given as of the time of award. 154.