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.
Reducing Emissions
Epson's approach to mitigate global warming revolves around reducing carbon emissions by conserving energy and using low carbon energy.
On-site Renewable Energy
Epson Australia warehouse in Yennora (NSW) has installed a solar
power generation system. It can supply approximately 148 MWh of
electricity a year – an amount used by about 26 average
households in Sydney.
Certified Renewable Electricity
In line with our goal of transitioning to 100% renewable
electricity at all Epson sites by 2023, Epson
offices in Australia and New Zealand have switched to low-carbon
electricity purchased under electricity tracking and certification
frameworks – GreenPower (Australia) and NZECS (New Zealand).
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Certified Renewable Electricity
In line with our goal of transitioning all
electricity to 100% renewable at all Epson sites by 2023. Epson
offices in Australia and New Zealand have switched to low-carbon
electricity purchased under electricity tracking and certification
frameworks – GreenPower (Australia) and NZECS (New Zealand).
Learn more
Closing the Resource Loop
We manage our business with a closed resource loop and circular economy in mind. From the materials we use to manufacturing and distribution, we're constantly looking to lengthen product life cycles through repair, refurbishment, recycling and reuse.
Repair
- User replaceable parts for many products
- CoverPlus – extended service plans offered in addition to warranty
Refurbish
- We extend the life of products and parts through refurbishment and reuse.
- Quality refurbished products come with six months warranty.
Repair
- User replaceable parts for many products
- CoverPlus – extended service plans offered in addition to warranty
Refurbish
- We extend the life of products and parts through refurbishment and reuse.
- Quality refurbished products come with six months warranty.
Recycling
To fight waste and promote the development of a circular economy, Epson takes
responsibility for end-of-life hardware and consumables such as cartridges and
projector lamps.
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more about our product
recycling programs
Certification
ISO 9001 and 14001 standards
As part of our environmental strategy, Epson Australia aims to improve the environmental impact of our internal operations by reducing energy use, waste to landfill and carbon emissions. Epson head office and its distribution centre in Sydney are certified with ISO9001 and ISO14001 – the quality and environmental management international standards.
Industry Membership
Epson Australia is also a member of several associations which demonstrate our commitment towards sustainability and support for the collaborative relationships to drive progress in the industry.
APCO
Epson Australia is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant. We have put together an action plan that goes a long way towards assisting the Covenant achieve its national goals.
CitySwitch
Epson Australia is a signatory to CitySwitch – a national Green Office program that will validate our efforts in improving our energy consumption, reducing waste and minimising carbon emissions. CitySwitch provides a key resource in implementing our sustainability principles throughout our offices in Australia.
Sustainability Advantage Program
Epson Australia proudly participates in the Sustainability Advantage Program, underscoring our dedication to fostering sustainable practices and actively contributing to the creation of more sustainable communities.
Energy Efficiency Council
As part of its local environmental activities, Epson Australia has partnered with the Energy Efficiency Council, Australia's peak body for energy efficiency, energy management and demand response.
Planet Ark
Epson proudly partners with Cartridges 4 Planet Ark, recycling over 6 million Epson printer cartridges. This program empowers both Epson consumers and business customers to divert challenging-to-recycle waste away from landfills, with a 100% guaranteed.
Community Engagement
We actively foster strong connections with our local communities, aligning with our vision to achieve sustainability and enrich communities. We do this through various means including enriching the internal employee experience, participating in volunteer programs, providing financial assistance and making in-kind contributions. These initiatives reflect our commitment to being a positive force in the areas where we operate, fostering a world where every individual and environment thrives.
Earth Hour's First-ever International Corporate Partner
Earth Hour is on 23 March at 8:30 pm local time.
Epson proudly partners with Earth Hour, the world's largest grassroots environmental movement, as its first-ever international corporate partner in 2024. This collaboration is part of Earth Hour's Biggest Hour for Earth initiative, furthering Epson's commitment to sustainability. Together, we demonstrate that saving energy is accessible to all, with small, conscious choices making a significant impact in our daily lives.
As part of this movement, we promote energy-saving actions within our offices and encourage our employees to adopt simple sustainability practices in their daily routines. We also believe that creating and providing products and services that consume less electricity is connected to reducing the environmental burden on society.
You can join us to ‘Give an hour for Earth’. Together, we can turn a single Earth Hour into countless actions for our shared home. #BiggestHourForEarth awaits.
Here are some examples of how you can ‘Give an hour for Earth’:
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1.
Be energy efficient!
2.
Convert the settings on your devices to ‘energy saving’
3.
Switch the lights off – opt for natural light!
Here are some examples of how you can ‘Give an hour for Earth’:
Discover more
1.
Be energy efficient!
2.
Convert the settings on your devices to ‘energy saving’
3.
Switch the lights off – opt for natural light!
Take Part in Local Earth Hour Activities
In Australia and New Zealand, you can join the Earth Hour Challenge 60 by taking 60 minutes a day to get active in nature. Find out more at earthhour.org.au
