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panasonic Global Views

About Panasonic Global Views

Panasonic Global Views is a portal to the company’s activities, presenting a selection of articles
from Panasonic Newsroom Global reporting on the company’s growing relationship
with our planet, society and customers around the world.

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Panasonic's exhibition at CES 2024 offers solutions for achieving a sustainable future

Panasonic's booth at CES 2024 showcased sustainability in every aspect. The floor, display components and fabrics reflected our environmental efforts, creating an ideal venue for displaying products and solutions that reduce carbon emissions, protect resources and preserve the environment. From sustainable energy solutions to circular economy initiatives, Panasonic is improving well-being with new technologies.

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Scholarship program helps struggling students become Asia’s next leaders

Launched in 1998, the Panasonic Scholarship Asia Program reflects founder Konosuke Matsushita's philosophy of “developing people before products.” With over 1,400 graduates, this program has produced influential leaders in schools, companies and governments around the world. Discover how financially challenged students in Thailand and Vietnam have used this support to reach their potential and make a difference.

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Panasonic robots wow industry with labor solutions for hospitals and retailers

Panasonic turned heads at the 25th International Robot Exhibition recently by unveiling a gripper that can handle delicate items like strawberries without damage. It also showed off HOSPI Trail, a delivery bot that can navigate hospital wards with a 60-kg cargo cart and detach it by itself. Read on to see how Panasonic is shaping the future of robotics.

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‘→Use Forever’ show puts Panasonic’s circular economy initiative in spotlight

Panasonic is making the word “disposable” a thing of the past by adopting a circular economy based on maximizing the usability of its products and the recycling of their materials. At its ”→ Use Forever Exhibition” in Kyoto’s Ryosokuin temple, this concept was expressed as a blend of continuous use and Zen philosophy, showcasing Panasonic’s commitment to building a sustainable future.

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How visionary R&D is shaping the future of Green Impact

Panasonic is deploying three technologies to achieve a greener future: Novitek, a revolutionary biomolecular spray that uses “bio carbon dioxide transformation” to boost crop yields in a carbon-neutral manner; perovskite solar panels that offer a seamless way to blend energy efficiency and architecture; and kinari, which is replacing plastic with a plant-based alternative envisioned as a stepping stone to a circular economy. Read on to learn more!

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Introducing Panasonic’s sustainable plastic alternative

Panasonic has engineered a sustainable alternative to plastic called kinari that is made from plant-sourced cellulose fiber. Kinari is composed of high-density materials collected from biomass waste, including coffee grounds, sake lees and excess timber – all bonded together with a little oil-based resin. Only a few years into its development, kinari is already capturing the imaginations of manufacturers worldwide.

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Perovskite: The material shaping the future of solar energy

Imagine being in a building where nearly every exterior surface can generate renewable energy. Perovskite is poised to change the way solar power is generated and made more efficient to meet the demands of a carbon neutral future. Lightweight and versatile, perovskite solar cells are cheaper and more sustainable than silicon, while more quickly recouping the energy required to produce them.

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Why our world needs ‘weak’ robots like NICOBO

Robots tend to be strong and capable, but Panasonic’s NICOBO is designed to be vulnerable, requiring care and attention. In this way, NICOBO is like a pet — cuddly and endearing. Read how this “smart” little in-home companion can bring joy to daily life.

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Manufacturing ingenuity empowers women to live their best

From making labor-saving devices to backing female entrepreneurship, Panasonic has long been at the forefront of empowering women to dream big and bring new ideas and values to the workplace. Read about our commitment to promoting diversity in Japan and helping women take more active roles on the front lines of business.

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Game Changer Catapult program leads to novel approach for handling burnout

Megumi Ohba was handling the stress of a high-powered career just fine until burnout struck. Fortunately, she found herself in a position to help herself and others at the same time. Now she's leader of the FLOWUS start-up team devising instant steam baths to relieve stress.

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Panasonic in numbers: LIGHT UP THE FUTURE

Panasonic's LIGHT UP THE FUTURE project donated over 100,000 renewable energy-based lighting units to off-grid communities in more than 30 countries, providing a means for impoverished children to study at night and develop realistic dreams and goals. The project's mission is to create chances for health and education to improve and realize a poverty-free society.

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Seeing the unseen: Panasonic touts world’s most sensitive hyperspectral imaging tech, with eye to new applications

Meet the future of imaging, where everyday cameras capture aspects of our world undetectable by the naked eye — including the electromagnetic "fingerprint" of every object around us — even in low light. In this era, food safety, quality control, surveillance, surveying and more soar to new heights.

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Ecosystem development project turns waste from system kitchen manufacturing into new products

Why throw away the “offcuts" generated by producing system kitchens when they can be turned into items of beauty, utility and durability? Some forward-thinking Panasonic employees put their heads together to repurpose material left from making waterproof countertops by "upcycling" it into a brand new business in Japan that is slated to go global.

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Panasonic employee creates a sustainable protein option via the Game Changer Catapult program

"I want to change the world for the better, and I think most others do, too," says Panasonic's Ron Whiteford, who is taking an abundant natural resource that is literally all around us and turning it into a sustainable source of protein for pet food. Discover how Panasonic's Game Changer Catapult program is helping Ron turn his personal passion into reality.

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Harnessing the power of sport to empower young leaders for tomorrow

In 2016, Panasonic became the founding partner of the IOC Young Leaders’ Programme, which aims to empower talented young individuals to leverage the power of sport and make a positive difference in their communities. In 2022, Katie Ledecky, a Team Panasonic athlete, shared her passion for her educational initiative STEM Forward at the IOC Youth Summit in October.

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Panasonic global employees inspired by founder’s wisdom: My favorite founder’s words campaign

Panasonic’s founder Konosuke Matsushita was a renowned business thought leader whose philosophy still serves as a source of inspiration for Panasonic employees. The company recently launched an Instagram campaign where, in short posts, global employees explain how his words have resonated with them and inspired them in their personal and professional lives. Read on to learn their stories.

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Empowering families around the world: Yohana’s journey from the U.S. to Japan

Panasonic subsidiary Yohana launched its Modern Family Concierge Service in the United States in 2021. Busy parents pay a monthly subscription fee to be paired with a dedicated team of specialists who help them with daily chores. Read on to learn about Yohana’s success and founder Yoky Matsuoka’s next plan as Yohana rolls out its services in Japan.

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Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town: Panasonic’s first urban smart town initiative

Panasonic opened Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town in 2014, the first of three urban public-private projects led by the company. Building on its decades of experience developing and manufacturing home appliances, this futuristic town is the result of a major Panasonic initiative aimed at designing entire communities that are eco-friendly, secure and comfortable to live in.

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A manufacturing facility powered by renewable energy

Recent advances in solar panel and fuel cell technology are bringing the goal of abundant clean energy generated from renewable sources much closer. At its Kusatsu manufacturing plant in Japan, Panasonic is showcasing these advances and providing a glimpse into the future of clean power in a trial facility believed to be the first of its kind in the world.

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