Epson Australia has released its inaugural Sustainability Impact Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to driving sustainable progress across Australia and New Zealand.
The report details Epson’s intent to operate responsibly within the earth’s limits, whilst fostering positive relationships with people and communities and striving for continuous improvement across industries.
Epson ANZ managing director, Craig Heckenberg (pictured) said, “We are committed to integrating sustainability across our operations and products, helping reduce environmental impact while supporting our partners and customers in achieving their sustainability goals.”
The report is based on the company’s initiatives and operations from April 2023 to March 2024 and key achievements during this time. These includes transitioning to 100% renewable electricity across all its offices in ANZ, with a commitment to establishing local reduction targets, aligned with Epson’s global goals aiming for carbon negativity by 2050.
Epson ANZ also achieved a 50% reduction in landfill waste at their main sites and further contributed to the circular economy with long-established recycling programs for ink cartridges and e-waste. It also launched partnerships with Botanic Gardens of Sydney, First Nations Fashion + Design and the Australian Fashion Council to support environmental, social and economic development.
“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,” Heckenberg said.