Panasonic Holdings Corporation announced that it has been assigned a AAA rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment as of the end of October 2025, an improvement from its previous AA rating. MSCI ESG Ratings evaluate companies on their management of industry-specific environmental, social, and governance risks, using a scale from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard). These ratings are also referenced by institutional investors, including Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, for ESG-focused investment indices.
Panasonic attributes its upgraded rating to progress made under its long-term environmental vision, Panasonic GREEN IMPACT. The plan outlines goals such as achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions from company operations by 2030 and contributing to emissions reductions equivalent to roughly 1% of current global CO₂ levels by 2050. The company has also advanced initiatives in areas including circular economy promotion, climate-related disclosures aligned with TCFD guidelines, human rights due diligence across its supply chain and internal operations, human capital development, and enhanced governance practices.
The Panasonic Group states that sustainability remains central to its management approach and that it will continue strengthening ESG initiatives. Through engagement with stakeholders and ongoing improvements, the company aims to enhance corporate value and support the creation of a more sustainable society.
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