Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has announced that its automotive systems factory in Penang, Malaysia is now operating as a net-zero carbon emission plant.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a manufacturer of audio and navigation systems for vehicles, achieved net-zero CO2 status earlier this year, making it the first in Penang to declare the achievement.
The ISO 14001-certified plant, covering a land area of 100,700 sqm with a build-up area of 28,430 sqm, has been actively working to reduce emissions across various aspects of its operations.
Key measures include the replacement of water pumps, lighting, air-conditioning, and cooling systems' equipment with energy-efficient alternatives, the installation of motion sensors, air leak surveys and implementing of corresponding countermeasures.
