Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Panasonic headquarters for Middle East and Africa is now ISO 14001:2004 certified, it was announced today.
An ISO 14001 implementation and certification proves that Panasonic's Environmental Management System has been measured against a best practice standard and found compliant. The Bureau of Assessment Services (BAS), the ISO certification body, awards accreditation to companies who meet these strict standards.
This certification is in line with the company's group-wide global commitment of driving eco-innovation and becoming the No.1 Green Innovation Company, by 2018 -its 100th anniversary.
"We at Panasonic have a strongcommitment to continuous environment sustainability management. By driving green innovation in all aspects of our business practices; we are best positioned to seamlessly integrate our contribution to the environment. The ISO 14001:2004 certification is a proud achievement for our regional headquarters based here in Dubai", said Masao Motoki, Managing Director, Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa.
Panasonic's drive for sustainability is keeping with the Company's 'Eco Ideas Declaration' for the Middle East and Africa region. To achieve this goal, the company is pursuing its Eco Ideas for Lifestyles by promoting sustainable and comfortable green lifestyles. On the other hand, its Eco Ideas for Business-stylesaims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations to a maximum extent.
Through these initiatives, the company aims at technology innovations and ideas that are aimed to protect the environment. The 'Superior Green Products'- which have been internally certified by Panasonic, are those that have achieved the industry's top environmental performance in terms of energy saving, effective utilization of resources and the management of chemical substances.
Panasonic aims to double the regional sales of these productsby March 2013.
Progressing further, the company's environmental commitment is also reflected in the daily operations and activities of its worldwide manufacturing and business locations.The company encourages everyone everywhere to make environmental responsibility a personal, daily commitment. In line with this, the company has introduced several initiatives, to engage people.
"In today's business environment, organizations incorporate a number of management systems, and BAS certifications provide value and assessment of a company's management system. Specific attention is given to the implementation of the audit programme. By fully applying these guidelines, the prerequisites are provided to make auditing a crucial tool for top management to achieve the objectives of the organization," said, Xavier Gabriel, Certification Manager, Bureau of Assessment Services (BAS).
"Panasonic is a leader in environmental initiatives and their commitment to conserving the natural world is threaded throughout their activities," said, Earnest Stephen, Business Development Manager, Bureau of Assessment Services (BAS).
Panasonic will continue to promote eco activities throughout the region as part of its environmental commitment on a continual basis.
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About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products in three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. Panasonic's stock is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: PC) Stock Exchanges. The company has the vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018. For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.
About Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE (PMMAF)
Effective January 1, 2012.Panasonic Marketing Middle East FZE (PMM) has been renamed as 'Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE' (PMMAF). As the regional Headquarters, all functions related to Sales and Marketing, Supply chain and Customer service solutions, and Advertising functions under the brand name Panasonic is handled by PMMAF.
PMMAF aims to become the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry in Middle East and Africa, as part of Panasonic's group-wide global commitment to drive eco-innovation by 2018, the 100th anniversary of its foundation. The vision at PMMAF is to be the No 1 Customer-centric Company and No 1 Customer-preferred brand in the Middle East and Africa region.
PMMAF website: http://www.panasonic.ae
About BAS
BAS is a versatile ISO certification body, with various industrial expertise and strong exposures in the field of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental. We are providing reliable services for more than a decade in the Middle East, Asia and Other countries. We at BAS with our veteran assessors provides you with certification which provides value for your management system. Many clients around the world have greatly benefited through our exemplary service.
For more information, please visit: www.bascertification.com
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