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Panasonic Australia has pledged $690,000 to fund environmental research and public education as part of a new Macquarie University eco initiative.

Panasonic Australia announced today it would support Macquarie University’s commitment to climate risk research and education during the next three years – including the creation of the Panasonic Chair in Environmental Sustainability. Panasonic Australia managing director, Steve Rust, said it was the single largest environmental initiative to be undertaken by the company in Australia.

“There has never been a more pressing need for cutting-edge environmental research and education and we are pleased to be able to lend our support to Macquarie University, we hope our support will assist Macquarie University in remaining at the forefront of global environmental understanding and discussion.”
Steve Rust, Managing Director, Panasonic Australia

Panasonic Australia has pledged $690,000 to fund environmental research and public education as part of a new Macquarie University eco initiative.

Panasonic Australia announced today it would support Macquarie University’s commitment to climate risk research and education during the next three years – including the creation of the Panasonic Chair in Environmental Sustainability. Panasonic Australia managing director, Steve Rust, said it was the single largest environmental initiative to be undertaken by the company in Australia.

“There has never been a more pressing need for cutting-edge environmental research and education and we are pleased to be able to lend our support to Macquarie University, we hope our support will assist Macquarie University in remaining at the forefront of global environmental understanding and discussion.”
Steve Rust, Managing Director, Panasonic Australia

Panasonic is calling on all businesses to embrace the green revolution for a more profitable and cleaner future for us all.

Globally and locally, Panasonic is deeply committed to the preservation of our environment –ad we have already seen the benefits of going green.

Our initiatives include using improved environmental performance to deliver better products that are preferred by consumers; and introducing environmental manufacturing techniques that both enhance production and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

Businesses that readily embrace environmental change…will be the ones that benefit most.

See Steve Rust (Panasonic Australia Managing Director) talk on the benefits of embracing the green revolution below, and on our YouTube Channel.

To find out more about Panasonic’s other environmental initiatives visit our Eco Ideas Website.

See the Panasonic Corporate Social Responsibility e-Brochure here.