Panasonic Corporation Sustainability Data Book 2017 1 contents prev page next About the Sustainability Data Book 2017 Panasonic reports on sustainability through our Sustainability page on our website and this Sustainability Data Book. The topics of this report are selected based on an analysis of the concerns of stakeholders and material issues (topics ranked as critical by Panasonic). For the company’s environmental activities, Panasonic reports on the goals it has set for itself in its Panasonic Environment Vision 2050, and environmental action plan, “Green Plan 2018.” The Sustainability Data Book highlights important information including topics reported on our Sustainability website, our policies and approaches to various issues, performance data, and more. For themes that have been omitted, for specific examples of initiatives, and more details generally, please refer to the Panasonic Sustainability website. Sustainability Site http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/sustainability.html Scope of Reporting Except when noted otherwise, results are calculated based on the following: Period: Fiscal 2017 (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017) Organization: Panasonic Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries Data: • Data concerning manufacturing business sites cover all the manufacturing business sites (totaling 248) that constitute the Panasonic Group’s environmental management system • From fiscal 2014, Panasonic’s policy has changed; there is now no revision of past data when the scope of what counts toward totals is amended. Fiscal 2016 data: Data from all relevant business sites (254 sites) in fiscal 2016 Fiscal 2015 data: Data from all relevant business sites (278 sites) in fiscal 2015 Fiscal 2014 data: Data from all relevant business sites (296 sites) in fiscal 2014 Data for fiscal 2013 and prior: Data from all relevant business sites (300 sites) as of fiscal 2013 • Data for which the fiscal year and region are not expressly stated are global results for fiscal 2017 Assurances Main data relating to the environment have been assured by KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd. For details on the indicators covered by the assurance, please refer to the Independent Assurance Report on P147 Reference Guidelines “Sustainability Reporting Guidelines G4” Japanese Ministry of the Environment, “Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012” Structure of Reporting on Social and Environmental Initiatives For each information, please refer to the “About Us – Our Company” pages on the “Our Company” site Panasonic website. President’s Message President’s Message http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/philosophy.html#section_01 Code of Conduct Code of Conduct http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/code-of-conduct/list.html Corporate Governance Corporate Governance http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/governance.html “Sustainability” site “IR Information”site Provides comprehensive reports on information Annual Report (PDF) concerning the company’s initiatives, attitudes concerning society and the environment, and annual activities. Mainly intended for investors. Releases information on business strategy, nancial situation, and ESG (initiatives relating to the environment, society, and Sustainability governance), among others. Data Book (PDF) Primarily reports on themes and data of Social and Environmental particularly high interest to stakeholders. Themes (excerpts) 1 Sustainability Data Book 2017 2 contents prev page next Sustainability Data Book 2017 Contents About the Sustainability Data Book 2017 ... 1 Raising Quality Levels and Ensuring Product Safety Corporate Profile .................................................... 4 Management System .......................................................82 Our Unchanging Management ............................................................................... Philosophy and Sustainability ........................ 5 Policy 82 ......................................................................... System for the Promotion of CSR Education 83 ........................... Activities ........................................................................ 6 Responsible Executive and Framework 83 Committees and Organizations ........................................84 Risk Management .................................................. 8 Global Safety Standard Certifications Obtained ...............85 Environment Major Accidents and Responses (Responding to Product- Related Incidents) .............................................................86 Panasonic Environment Vision 2050 .......................... 11 List of Awards ..................................................................87 Policy ..............................................................................13 ............................................. Environmental Governance 18 Customer Relations Environmental Management Systems .............................20 Management System .......................................................88 Environmental Risk Management ....................................21 Policy ...............................................................................88 Environmental Information Systems ................................24 Responsible Executive and Framework ...........................89 Overview of Environmental Impact and Management Indicators....................................................91 Environmental Accounting ...............................................25 Activities for Improving Customer Satisfaction in B2B Eco-conscious Products and Factories ..........................28 Systems Solutions Business ............................................92 CO2 Reduction ................................................................33 List of Awards ..................................................................93 CO2 Reduction through Energy-saving/creating/storing Products ..........................................................................36 ..................... Information Security and Protection of Global Warming Mitigation and Adaptation 38 Personal Information Global Warming Prevention at Factories .........................40 Policy ...............................................................................94 Green Logistics ...............................................................44 Information Security Management System ......................94 Resources Recycling .......................................................47 Reduction in Resources Used .........................................49 Fair Operating Practices Product Recycling ...........................................................50 Management System .......................................................95 Use of Recycled Resources ............................................54 Policy ...............................................................................95 Factory Waste Management – Zero Waste Emissions ....57 Compliance Training ........................................................97 Water Resource Conservation ........................................59 Responsible Executive and Framework ...........................97 Chemical Substance Management Environment ..............61 Whistleblowing Systems ..................................................98 Biodiversity Conservation ................................................69 Performance Evaluation (Grave Violations and ........................... Collaboration Across the Supply Chain 73 Corrective Measures) .......................................................99 ...................................... Human Resource Development 75 Fair Trade (Preventing Cartels, Preventing Corruption) ...100 ....................................... Environmental Communication 77 Measures Taken Against Counterfeit Goods ..................103 History of Environmental Activities ...................................79 2 Sustainability Data Book 2017 3 contents prev page next Respect for Human Rights List of Social Performance Data ...............137 ..................................................... Management System 104 External Recognition .........................................142 ............................................................................. Policy 104 Content Index: Education .......................................................................104 EICC Code of Conduct ....................................144 ......................... Responsible Executive and Framework 104 Independent Assurance Report by Human Rights Support Desk ..........................................105 KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.......148 ................................................. Performance Evaluation 106 Reports on Business Activities of Efforts Concerning Fundamental Human Rights ............107 Panasonic ..................................................................149 Initiatives Relating to Global Standards, Legislation, Regulations, and So Forth ..............................................111 Human Resources Development and Promoting Diversity Numbers of Employees ..................................................115 Policy .............................................................................115 Responsible Executive and Framework .........................115 Organization in Charge of Promoting Diversity ...............116 Performance Evaluations ...............................................116 Managerial Promotion ....................................................116 Performance-Linked