The recognition reaffirms the tremendous and consistent efforts of the Japanese company towards the sustainable development of Vietnam.

The 2024 Top 50 CSA was divided into 16 award categories. In the category for Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Panasonic Vietnam was among the enterprises recognised for its efforts in creating a diverse, fair, and inclusive workplace while being active in bringing initiatives for protecting the environment and solving local issues.

Marukawa Yoichi, general director of Panasonic Vietnam, said, "We have been consistent in putting the mission of societal contributions at the forefront of our business activities. Panasonic has declared its commitment to reduce over 300 million tonnes of CO2 across the value chain of our global business. In Vietnam, we have steadfastly committed to the country's sustainable development for the next 50 years."

"We have dedicated ourselves to implementing various CSR initiatives that will inspire the community to create a positive impact. We also believe that human resources development will contribute to the sustainable growth of the company and society, so we have incorporated the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy to strengthen our core competencies," he added.

Panasonic has undertaken CSR efforts that focus on the environment and education, two fundamental pillars of sustainable development.

Among the most prominent initiatives, the Japanese firm is soon to reach the milestone of one million trees planted and donated across Vietnam by the end of the 2024 fiscal year. This accomplishment is the result of years of consistent efforts to plant trees through the special initiative 'Live Wellness, Contribute Green'. In addition to planting new trees, the company's members also gathered to support local communities, such as an environmental class for children, an organic waste treatment workshop for households, and used-battery collection.

For the young generation, Panasonic's 'Live Green and Wellness with Gen G' campaign has inspired millions of youngsters to practice a green, healthy lifestyle while empowering and sponsoring environmental initiatives proposed by young people.

In education, 'Panasonic for Sustainable Schools' was launched in 2022. The initiative built on the achievements of Panasonic Risupia Vietnam, which ran a free-entry Mathematics and Science Museum that welcomed nearly 900,000 students, teachers, and parents between 2010 and 2021. For over two years, the scheme benefitted over 60,000 students and nearly 120 schools and educational organisations, giving students the chance to learn and practice STEM through lectures and toolkits, while also raising awareness of environmental protection and global issues related to sustainable development.

Furthermore, significant effort has been spent to facilitate learning opportunities for future Vietnamese generations. Panasonic Scholarship Asia has sponsored more than 200 students nationwide with more than VND55 billion ($2.2 million) over the last 20 years. The company also donated nearly 3,000 solar lanterns to off-grid areas that provide local children with better conditions for studying at night.

Kids Witness News (KWN), a completely free programme that focuses on filmmaking, is one of the most eagerly anticipated yearly events for schoolchildren, having been running in Vietnam for the past 17 years.