Milestones mark tangible steps toward Epson’s goal to become carbon negative by 2050
Among the initiatives highlighted is Epson’s transition to 100% renewable electricity globally, as well as ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact in its logistics operations.
The ‘Our Actions’ initiative spotlights the real-world applications of Epson’s environmental vision and its focus on enriching lives through efficient, compact, and precise technologies.
Sustainability vision
Last year, Epson raised awareness of its broader sustainability vision and the technologies underpinning it, such as its EcoTank printers that prevent plastic waste. This next phase builds on the company’s ongoing work to decarbonise its value chain and strengthen the circularity of its business practices.
In 2023, Epson became the first company in Japan’s manufacturing sector to power all global Group sites entirely with renewable electricity. This achievement is a major milestone in the company’s aim of becoming carbon negative and underground resource-free by 2050. It reflects Epson’s long-standing belief in taking meaningful, measurable action to address climate change and minimise its environmental footprint.
The transition not only covers production facilities but also extends to Epson’s offices and research sites worldwide. Complementing its renewable energy transition, Epson is also transforming its logistics operations to be more sustainable.
High-cube containers
Epson’s switch from standard containers to high-cube containers for maritime transport has improved loading capacity by 14.3%, helping reduce shipment frequency and associated GHG emissions.
In another initiative, Epson transported 100 forty-foot containers using ships powered by alternative fuels–specifically biodiesel and green methanol–which led to a reduction of approximately 220 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional heavy-fuel oil shipping.
“At Epson, we do not believe in sustainability as a slogan, we see it as a daily responsibility. Our transition to renewable electricity and our decarbonisation efforts in logistics are just two examples of how we are acting on that responsibility.,” commented Bella Tobing, Head of Corporate Sustainability & Government Affairs, Epson META-CWA.
