Epson has retained a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, an independent sustainability accreditation body, for the second consecutive year, placing the company in the top one percent of all organisations evaluated by the ratings provider.
In its most recent assessment, Epson achieved an overall score of 84 out of 100. The evaluation covers four areas: Environment (91), Labour & Human Rights (89), Ethics (72), and Sustainable Procurement (77). EcoVadis assesses companies across more than 220 industries in over 180 countries.
Takanori Inaho, president of Epson Europe, said: “Achieving EcoVadis Platinum status once again is a significant recognition of Epson’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Sustainability is embedded in our corporate philosophy and guides how we design products, operate our business, and engage with our partners and customers.”
Epson’s sustainability strategy is guided by its Environmental Vision 2050, which aims for the company to become carbon negative and underground resource-free. The company says it has transitioned to 100 percent renewable electricity across its global sites as part of its decarbonisation efforts, and is working to optimise logistics and reduce travel-related emissions alongside investment in energy efficiency projects.
Boris Manev, sustainability director at Epson Europe, added: “This recognition from EcoVadis reflects the collective effort of our global teams and our partners. Sustainability is central to Epson’s strategy, and we will continue to invest in innovations and partnerships that help address environmental and social challenges while creating value for our customers.”
EcoVadis ratings provide an independent assessment of companies’ sustainability management systems, policies, actions and reporting across their operations and supply chains.
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