Panasonic Hosts the 5th “Hero Run” — Inspiring a Movement for Health and the Environment, Donating Proceeds to Rajavithi Hospital for the Construction of a New Accident and Emergency Building

Panasonic Hosts the 5th “Hero Run” —

Inspiring a Movement for Health and the Environment,

Donating Proceeds to Rajavithi Hospital

for the Construction of a New Accident and Emergency Building

Panasonic in Thailand continues its commitment to social contribution by organizing the fifth charity run, “Panasonic Hero Run Green Impact For Charity 2025,” under the “Panasonic Cares” initiative. The event aims to strengthen Thailand’s public health system by donating funds to support the construction and procurement of medical equipment for the new Emergency and Accident Building at Rajavithi Hospital. At the same time, it encourages employees and the public to recognize the importance of maintaining good health and protecting the environment by converting total running distances into trees to be planted as part of the company’s green space restoration effort. The event was recently held at Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok.

The event was graced by Mr. Hidekazu Ito, CEO of Panasonic Group in Thailand, led a team of Panasonic employees, their families, business partners, and Panasonic Scholarship students—more than 1,400 participants in total. This year’s run embraced the theme “The Power of Giving” to reinforce a strong and sustainable healthcare system through a donation of THB 174,184 to the Rajavithi Hospital for the development of the new Emergency and Accident Building. The donation was received by Dr. Phairoj Khruakanjana, Deputy Director for Medical Affairs, Rajavithi Hospital.

“Panasonic Hero Run Green Impact For Charity 2025” aligned with Panasonic Green Impact, the company’s global environmental initiative, the event also promotes concrete actions toward environmental sustainability. Since last year, Panasonic Thailand has implemented the “Run for Trees” concept, in which every 10 kilometers run equals one tree planted. To date, Panasonic has planted over 1,895 trees, divided into 570 trees in Khon Kaen Province and 1,325 trees in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

Moreover, the activity reflects the royal aspiration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, whose devotion to public health and environmental conservation has greatly benefited the nation — through her support for hospitals and donation of medical equipment, as well as the “Pa Rak Nam” (Forest Loves Water) project, encouraging people to plant trees and to “plant the forest in people hearts” to foster sustainability and enhance the quality of life in Thai society.

This year, Panasonic invited employees nationwide to participate in both the virtual runs throughout October and on-ground run, collectively covering a total distance of 10,917 kilometers, equivalent to 1,092 trees to be planted back into nature. Each participant also received a special edition eco-friendly medal made from 100% recycled paper embedded with seeds of flowers such as chrysanthemum, sunflower, and clover—encouraging runners to plant them after the race.

Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability, the event adopted a zero-waste approach, utilizing recyclable materials, providing clearly marked waste separation stations, and installing food waste composting machines for reuse in future tree-planting activities.

Through these collective efforts, Panasonic continues to embody its mission of “Run for Health, Care for the Planet, Towards a Sustainable Future,” inspiring communities to join hands in building a healthier and greener world for generations to come.


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About Panasonic Cares

“Panasonic Cares” is a collaborative CSR project by the Panasonic Group in Thailand, launched in 2023 under the concept “For the Wellbeing of People, Society, and the Planet.” It underscores Panasonic’s commitment to conducting business prioritizing sustainable health, safety, and comfort for individuals, society, and all life on Earth. The initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in three dimensions: Good Health & Well-Being, Quality Education, and Life on Land. In 2024, the project integrated additional SDGs into its operational framework, including “No Poverty” and “Responsible Consumption and Production,” while aligning with Panasonic GREEN IMPACT, a long-term global environmental mission for the Panasonic Group.

Panasonic Group Environmental Initiatives

The Panasonic Group has set forth its long-term environmental vision, "Panasonic GREEN IMPACT," with the aim of achieving both a better life and a sustainable global environment for all. Under PGI, Panasonic Group strives towards achieving virtually net zero CO2 emissions from its own operations by 2030 and will contribute an impact of more than 300 million tons (*1) of reduced and avoided CO2, which is equivalent to about 1 percent of the current global total of approximately 31.7 billion tons (*2) by 2050. The group also works on business activities to realize a circular economy in which resource efficiency contributes to decarbonization and reduces the consumption of limited natural resources.

*1: CO2 Emission factor based on 2020　　

*2: 31.7 billion tons of energy-derived CO2 emissions in 2020 (Source: IEA)

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001 – 002 : Panasonic executives joined the opening ceremony of “Panasonic Hero Run Green Impact For Charity 2025.”

003 : Mr. Hidekazu Ito, CEO of Panasonic Group in Thailand

004 : Dr. Phairoj Khruakanjana, Deputy Director for Medical Affairs, Rajavithi Hospital and Mr. Hidekazu Ito, CEO of Panasonic Group in Thailand

005 – 014 : The atmosphere at the event.

0015 : a special edition eco-friendly medal made from 100% recycled paper