From left: Panasonic Automotive Systems Malaysia managing director Takahiro Suzuki, Penang State Department of Environment director Norazizi Adinan and Panasonic Automotive Systems Corp executive officer Takayuki Tanabe planting a tree at Panasonic’s factory in Penang.
KUALA LUMPUR: Panasonic Automotive Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd has attained net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) status for its factory in Penang.
The ISO 14001-certified plant, with a built-up area of 28,430 square metres, has been working to reduce CO2 emissions from various aspects of its operations, said the manufacturer of audio and navigation systems for vehicles in a statement today.
"Key initiatives include replacing water pumps, lighting, air-conditioning and cooling systems’ equipment with energy-efficient ones, installing motion sensors, and conducting air leak surveys and implementing countermeasures,” Panasonic Automotive said.
Its managing director, Takahiro Suzuki said the plant’s net-zero CO2 realisation is in line with the country’s commitment to achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2050, and the company has been in constant talks with the Penang State Department of Environment to stay aligned in working towards this common goal.
Penang State Department of Environment director Norazizi Adinan said the net-zero CO2 status achieved by Panasonic Automotive Systems is an important accomplishment for the state and Malaysia’s broader carbon neutrality aspirations.
"This achievement realises a long-standing vision for sustainable manufacturing in Penang and supports Malaysia’s aim for a carbon-neutral future.
"Initiatives like those undertaken by Panasonic Automotive Systems serve to demonstrate the feasibility of integrating environmental stewardship into business strategy,” he said. - Bernama
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