Epson Corporation has announced that two of its production facilities, PT. Epson Batam (PEB) in Indonesia and Epson Precision (Thailand) (EPTH), have achieved Platinum Recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), based on audits conducted by RBA-approved, independent third-party firms.
This achievement underscores Epson’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the global supply chain.
Since joining the RBA in April 2019, Epson has embraced its responsibility to achieve the highest standards in CSR by voluntarily undergoing rigorous VAP audits at its primary production sites.
Audits
These audits, performed by independent, RBA-certified, third-party organizations, assess compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct in critical areas such as labor practices, health and safety, environmental standards, and ethics.
Epson’s commitment to responsible manufacturing is underscored by successful VAP assessments across several sites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines, with achieving Platinum recognition. It’s reserved for facilities that have closed all findings and received a full score of 200, according to a press report.
“Our goal is to continue to ensure that Epson products are manufactured with the utmost regard for human rights and environmental sustainability so that customers and stakeholders can use our products and services with confidence,” affirmed Akifumi Takei, Executive Officer and General Administrative Manager, Production Planning Division, Epson.
