Epson Australia has released its inaugural Sustainability Impact Report, the first-ever documented step that highlights and details the company’s continued commitment to driving sustainable progress across Australia and New Zealand.
The company says the report showcases and details its “dedication to operating responsibly” within the earth’s limits, while “simultaneously fostering positive relationships with people and communities and striving for continuous improvement across industries.”
Epson Australia’s Impact Report is based on the company’s initiatives and operations from April last year to this March, and highlights key achievements during this time.
These include how the company transitioned to 100 per cent renewable electricity across all of its offices in Australia and New Zealand, and how it initiated the measurement and reporting of its carbon emissions with a commitment to establishing local reduction targets – aligned with Epson’s global Science-Based Targets Initiative goals – aiming for carbon negativity by 2050.
Epson A/NZ also achieved a 50 per cent reduction in landfill waste at its main sites, and contributed to the circular economy through the continuation of long-established recycling programmes for ink cartridges and e-waste.
Craig Heckenberg, managing director at Epson A/NZ explained, “Epson’s purpose is to enrich lives and create a better world by delivering value through innovations that are efficient, compact and precise.
“This philosophy drives our approach to sustainability, as showcased in our inaugural Impact Report. We are committed to integrating sustainability across our operations and products, helping reduce environmental impact while supporting our partners and customers in achieving their own sustainability goals.
“While we acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers yet, this Impact Report is a significant step forward and particularly important as we openly highlight both our progress and the challenges we face.”
Epson’s inaugural Impact Report, a first in and for Australia and New Zealand, comes after decades of work in the area of sustainability by Epson globally, where underpinning everything the company does is the firm belief that that energy saving solutions, space saving innovation, and precision, help to protect the natural environment, and enrich communities.
Over the year covered in the Impact Report the company also launched impactful partnerships with Botanic Gardens of Sydney, First Nations Fashion + Design and the Australian Fashion Council to support environmental, social and economic development.
Epson Australia environment and sustainability manager Fatida Un added, “We are sharing our inaugural Impact Report as a reflection of our commitment to sustainability and transparency. By highlighting our achievements and recognising areas for growth, we hope to inspire others to take similar steps in their own sustainability efforts.”
Epson says it has spent many years defining its purpose and how it drives the company’s sustainability strategy by focusing on enriching lives and creating a better world through efficient, compact and precise innovations.
Heckenberg concluded, “Our company purpose guides every aspect of our operations. It empowers us to drive positive change for our customers, employees and the planet. As we look ahead, Epson Australia remains committed to creating shared value by leveraging innovation and embracing new opportunities. We recognise that we cannot achieve our goals alone and as such will continue to actively engage and collaborate with our customers, industry partners and communities in order to do so.”
To see highlights and a summary of and to download Epson Australia’s first-ever Sustainability Impact Report in full click here.
