Panasonic Recognized by Call2Recycle as a 2024 Leader in Sustainability

With this recognition, Panasonic joins a prestigious group of high-volume collectors, including major retailers, waste and recycling companies, municipalities, and businesses that set a high standard for waste diversion and environmental responsibility in Canada.

“2024 marked another record-breaking year for Call2Recycle’s Recycle Your Batteries Canada! program, thanks to the dedication of partners like Panasonic,” said Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada. “We are proud to recognize Panasonic for its leadership and commitment to sustainability as we work together to divert batteries from the waste stream while helping to protect wildlife, the environment, and our communities.”

"This award stands as a powerful testament to our unwavering commitment and innovation in sustainability!” – Scott Kraus - Director, Energy, IAQ, and Devices

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About Panasonic Canada Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario-based Panasonic Canada Inc. is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions. As part of Panasonic Corporation of North America, Panasonic Canada is the Canadian sales arm of Panasonic Corporation of Japan. One of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers of 2022 and Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2023, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic’s ideas and innovations at https://www.panasonic.com

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About Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. 

Call2Recycle® is Canada’s leading organization for battery and battery-powered product collection and recycling, fulfilling product stewardship obligations on behalf of over 400 members, including producers of single-use and rechargeable batteries. Call2Recycle powers key recycling programs in Canada, including Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! for household and e-bike batteries, Recycle Your Vapes for battery-powered vapes and e-cigarettes in Quebec, and manages the industry-led voluntary EV Battery Recovery program for electric vehicle batteries in Quebec. The organization operates provincially-approved programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. It also functions as a registered Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario, adhering to the Ontario Batteries Regulation. It offers collection and recycling services for household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg), as well as e-transport batteries used to power e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, hoverboards, and Electric Vehicles (EVs).

Since its inception in 1997, Call2Recycle has diverted over 50 million kilograms of batteries from Canadian landfills. It upholds its commitment to operating the highest quality battery recycling program in Canada and holds certification in the most rigorous and globally respected standards, including R2v3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, as well as exclusively contracting with an ISO 27001 certified supplier for all IT infrastructure management. This reputation for excellence has enabled Call2Recycle to maintain trusted, long-term relationships with stakeholders and establish a network of more than 12,000 participating collection locations across Canada, including at leading retailers and municipal facilities.

For more information, please contact:

Panasonic IED Marketing Team
ldsmarketing@ca.panasonic.com