Environmental Activities - Basic Policy

Matsushita's corporate mission is to improve and enhance people's lives, contributing to the progress and development of society through our wide-ranging business activities. Reflecting the philosophy embodied in this mission, on June 5, 1991, we adopted the Matsushita Environmental Charter, pledging in our Environmental Statement to preserve the earth's resources and protect our natural surroundings. Based on this charter, we have been promoting environmental initiatives that acknowledge our obligation to maintain and nurture the ecology of this planet.

The 21st century has been dubbed the "century of the environment," in which every company, public organization and private citizen will play a crucial role in redefining not only corporate activities, but social systems and people's values as well. At Matsushita, we understand that cultivation of a recycling-oriented society is one of our major responsibilities. Therefore, based on our Environmental Statement, we have drafted Green Plan 2010, which outlines our vision for meeting specific environmental targets. We vow to step up our efforts to promote these concepts, as we continue to fine-tune our approach to environmentally-responsible management.