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About Featured Expert: Panasonic Automotive Systems

Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, with subsidiaries in eight other countries. The company develops advanced automotive technologies, including infotainment systems and related electronic platforms, for automakers in Japan and international markets. Operating in a sector facing increasing environmental, social, and governance expectations, Panasonic Automotive Systems has made sustainability a core consideration across its operations and supply chain.

The company’s sustainability efforts reflect the automotive industry’s growing responsibility to address environmental impact, human rights, ethical sourcing, and supply chain transparency. Panasonic Automotive Systems engages in initiatives that extend beyond ecological performance to include labor practices, workplace conditions, responsible mineral sourcing, and safety throughout its global supply network. These efforts are supported by governance structures designed to enable consistent implementation and risk management across group operations.

A key focus area for Panasonic Automotive Systems is sustainable procurement. The company promotes responsible sourcing practices across its supply chain, including conflict mineral management and due diligence using the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT). Environmental and social considerations are systematically integrated into procurement processes, aligning supplier engagement with international sustainability standards and expectations. These practices were recently reflected in the company’s Bronze Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing it in the top 35 percent of companies evaluated globally.

In addition to supply chain initiatives, Panasonic Automotive Systems continues to align its sustainability strategy with the broader automotive industry transformation, where ESG performance has become a critical factor in long-term competitiveness and resilience. The company has stated that it will continue strengthening its sustainability initiatives as it works toward its mission to create a sustainable mobility society that improves quality of life.

Panasonic Automotive Systems has announced that it will change its company name and brand to Mobitera Inc., effective April 1, 2027, reflecting an ongoing evolution of its business and corporate identity.

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