Panasonic Group joins the Valuable 500—To create an inclusive society founded on the belief in the potential of all people

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan; Group CEO: Yuki Kusumi) is proud to announce that the Panasonic Group has joined the Valuable 500, a partnership driving disability inclusion. Panasonic Group’s commitment has been officially released today on the Valuable 500 website.

Valuable 500 is an initiative launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2019, aiming to build a society where people with disabilities can fully realize their potential and contribute to social and economic value. The initiative seeks to engage over 500 partners and companies worldwide in support of this mission.

Katy Talikowska, CEO of the Valuable 500, commented on Panasonic Group’s joining: “Every company that joins the Valuable 500 propels us forward in our mission to build an inclusive world for the 1.3 billion people with disabilities. Panasonic Group’s pledge to take action and be accountable for change is a testament to their leadership and the power of our collective efforts as we approach SYNC25.”

Panasonic’s founder Konosuke Matsushita once said, “Every single person has their heaven-sent qualities found in no other, and success in life depends on making the most of our unique qualities.” Based on this philosophy, the Panasonic Group will strive to design a world where diverse people respect one another and can realize their full potential.

1. Fostering Career Development

We are cultivating a work environment where all employees, including those with disabilities, can grow and contribute meaningfully. Programs such as Unlock Yourself—designed for employees with disabilities and their supervisors—support career development and foster mutual understanding.

2. Improving Accessibility

Going beyond legal compliance, we are promoting work environments that are tailored to meet voiced needs. We encourage employees to take the initiative and design accessibility maps, as accessibility remains a shared priority at every level of the organization.

3. Building Community and Connection

Employees voluntarily join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), through which they drive workplace improvements and social impact activities. Members of our management team also proactively join these initiatives, reflecting the voices of employees in management.

4. Establishing Sustainable Pathways for Support

We take on technical trainees with disabilities for internships and include those with disabilities among the junior and high school students that we accept for work study programs to support the next generation of workers.

We at the Panasonic Group believe that each and every person holds the power to shape the future. We will endeavor at a global scale to create an environment where people with disabilities can actively participate in society, as well as a world that values diversity.

Valuable 500 Panasonic Group’s Commitment
https://www.thevaluable500.com/companies/panasonic

SYNC25 - Valuable 500
https://www.thevaluable500.com/sync25

Panasonic Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Policy
https://holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/policy.html