In Inner Mongolia of People's Republic of China desertification is a serious issue. Much of the grassland in this area has turned into desert over the past 40 to 50 years, and this has become one of the causes of yellow sand. The Panasonic Group in China has begun a large-scale tree planting initiative in Ordos City of Inner Mongolia in order to help reduce CO2 by preventing desertification and contributing to greening efforts. Please take a closer look at Panasonic's greening activities.

The beautiful cityscape of Penang Island located on the Malacca Straits is a registered World Heritage site. The famous tourist destination in Malaysia is also known as the Pearl of the Orient. This video report introduces the STARBUCKS COFFEE shop located on this island. A wide range of Panasonic solutions have been installed there. Please watch and find out more about these cutting-edge eco solutions.

Milano Salone, one of the largest design exhibitions in the world, takes place in Milan, Italy. Many companies and designers from all around the world come to Milan to take part in this festival of design organized all around the city. This video report introduces Panasonic's exhibit at the Milano Salone 2013. Panasonic's theme was, "Energetic Energies." The architect, Mr. Akihisa Hirata, who designed Panasonic's exhibit for 2 consecutive years, said that he wanted to express the relationship between nature and man or a city vibrant with technology. He used 6,000 miniature solar panels to express the theme and this relationship. Please take a look at what Panasonic's showcase was like.