Our Sustainability Vision
Epson aspires to achieve sustainability and enrich communities.
At Epson, we have always exercised creativity and challenged ourselves to deliver products and services that exceed the expectations of our customers. We ask what we can do and how we can leverage our efficient, compact and precision technologies to co-create sustainable solutions and contribute to society.
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Contributing to SDGs
Epson, a United Nations Global Compact signatory since 2004, is committed to over 150 initiatives aligned with all 17 of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for the environment, our communities and society at large. Almost 80,000 Epson employees worldwide stand together in support of sustainability and the health of our global environment.
Implement fair labour practices, create job opportunities and support economic growth.
Support food security, reduce food waste and enhance nutrition for all.
Offer wellness programs, promote both physical and mental health education.
Support educational initiatives and offer training programs for employees and the community.
Promote diversity, address gender-based violence, empower women and girls.
Reduce water pollution, improve efficiency and protect water ecosystems.
Transition to renewable energy sources, improve energy efficiency and support clean energy access projects.
Provide productive employment, skill development and contribute to local economic development.
Promote innovation and sustainable practices to advance our industry inclusively.
Promote diversity and inclusion, provide opportunities for underrepresented groups and reduce inequalities.
Invest in eco-friendly facilities, support urban regeneration and engage in community development projects.
Promote responsible consumption and production practices.
Strengthen resilience, integrate climate measures and raise awareness to combat climate change and its impacts.
Conserve marine resources, minimise pollution and promote the protection of ocean ecosystems.
Protect, restore and sustainably manage terrestrial ecosystems and halt biodiversity loss.
Promote peace, justice and inclusive societies.
Collaborate for sustainable development and global partnerships.
Epson and the Environment
Epson will become carbon negative and underground resource free by 2050. We established our global Environmental Vision 2050, which set our environmental goals out to the year 2050.
To achieve our aspirational goals, we will minimise energy use associated with production and products, and switch to renewable energy sources. We also aim to reduce our customers' GHG emissions by providing products that have a smaller environmental footprint and by moving to carbon-free logistics.
Decarbonisation
Increasing renewable energy use and ensuring our production, logistics and other operations are as energy-saving and energy-efficient as possible.
Helping customers to reduce their environmental impacts
Developing and offering innovative solutions with lower power consumption, longer product life and fewer consumables to help customers mitigate their environmental impact.
Environmental technology development
Applying Dry Fiber Technology, using naturally derived (plastic-free) materials and recycling raw materials such as metals and paper. We will invest over 100 billion yen (1 billion AUD) over the 10 years, to 2030, to accelerate the programme to develop environmental technologies.
Closing the resource loop
Using resources more effectively, reducing the size and weight of products and using more recycled materials while minimising production losses and extending products service lives.
Our Local Initiatives
Recognising that the earth's carrying capacity is limited and believing that everyone must share responsibility for reducing environmental impacts equally, Epson takes an active role in driving environmental initiatives to achieve continual improvement.
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Our Innovative Solutions
At Epson, we know that planning for the future requires a strong commitment to the environment. That is why we strive to create innovative products that are reliable, recyclable and energy efficient. Better products that use fewer resources help to ensure a better future for us all.
Building Responsible Supply Chains
The ideals of our sustainability vision cannot be realised by Epson alone. We continue to engage our stakeholders, suppliers, business partners and people in the communities in which we operate in dialogue and action to enlist their co-operation.
Suppliers
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- Parts and materials manufacturing
- Parts and materials shipping
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- Distribution and sales
- Manufacturing
Users
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- Waste recycling
- Usage monitoring
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Parts and materials manufacturing
- Parts and materials shipping
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Distribution and sales
- Manufacturing
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Waste recycling
- Usage monitoring
Epson is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) – an international coalition that promotes CSR in global supply chains. We have adopted the RBA's code of conduct and methodologies into our management practices. Our main sites that manufacture Epson products have been audited under the RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP).
Epson supplier guidelines
Epson Australia modern slavery statement
A Recognised Leader in Sustainability
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In 2022 Epson earned its third successive Platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, a recognised business sustainability ratings organisation covering 200 industry categories, 175 countries and regions, and over 90,000 companies of all sizes worldwide. The platinum rating ranks Epson in the top 1% of companies in its industry, particularly excelling in the fields of the environment as well as sustainable procurement.
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For 20 consecutive years Epson has been selected for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a responsible investment (RI) index of FTSE Russell, a London Stock Exchange Group company. The FTSE4Good Index Series was created by global index provider FTSE Russell and is designed to measure the performance of companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
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Epson has been named to the prestigious A list for both climate change and water security by international environmental non-profit CDP, which evaluates companies' environmental activities. Out of the more than 23,000 companies that were evaluated, Epson is one of a small number to receive an A listing in two categories, an acknowledgement that Epson is a leader in sustainability.
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Epson Engineering, Epson's printer, projector and robot factory, achieved platinum status in the Valid Audit Process (VAP) of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) for reaching industry-leading levels of corporate social responsibility.
In 2022 Epson earned its third successive Platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, a recognised business sustainability ratings organisation covering 200 industry categories, 175 countries and regions, and over 90,000 companies of all sizes worldwide. The platinum rating ranks Epson in the top 1% of companies in its industry, particularly excelling in the fields of the environment as well as sustainable procurement.
For 19 consecutive years Epson has been selected for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a responsible investment (RI) index of FTSE Russell, a London Stock Exchange Group company. The FTSE4Good Index Series was created by global index provider FTSE Russell and is designed to measure the performance of companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
Epson has been named to the prestigious A list for both climate change and water security by international environmental non-profit CDP, which evaluates companies' environmental activities. Out of the more than 23,000 companies that were evaluated, Epson is one of a small number to receive an A listing in two categories, an acknowledgement that Epson is a leader in sustainability.
Epson Engineering, Epson's printer, projector and robot factory, achieved platinum status in the Valid Audit Process (VAP) of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) for reaching industry-leading levels of corporate social responsibility.
Sustainability Highlights
Epson and the Australian Fashion Council sign exclusive digital print and projection partnership
Epson and the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) have signed an official partnership cementing Epson as the AFC's exclusive Digital Print and Projection Partner...
Going Green – An important priority for IT decision makers
Learn how Heat-Free Technology can create a low cost, sustainable printing ecosystem...
Epson signs landmark technology and sustainability partnership with First Nations Fashion + Design
Epson has signed a landmark technology and sustainability agreement to support First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD), the NFP Indigenous Corporation whose goal is promoting the growth of the Indigenous fashion sector...
Epson furthers commitment to environment and sustainability with new Botanic Gardens of Sydney partnership aimed at saving endangered rainforest species
Furthering its commitment to the environment and sustainability, Epson Australia has entered a new partnership with Botanic Gardens of Sydney to help address...
Epson publishes results of 2023 Australian Climate Reality Barometer
Epson published its first Climate Reality Barometer, a survey of people from a diversity of markets, ages and backgrounds to gauge understanding of, and attitudes towards climate change in 2021.
Epson transitions to 100% renewable electricity at all group sites worldwide
Epson has announced that, as of December 2023, all electricity used at Epson Group sites around the globe1 is from renewable sources. This makes Epson the first in the domestic manufacturing industry to complete the transition to renewable electricity at all of its sites worldwide.
