Business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis has awarded Epson a platinum rating. The rating recgnises Epson’s global efforts to uphold the highest standards on the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. It also highlights Epson’s commitment and actions on sustainability.
The platinum rating ranks Epson in the top one per cent of companies in its industry, particularly excelling in the fields of the environment as well as labour and human rights.
EcoVadis, a recognised business sustainability ratings organisation, covers more than 220 industry categories, over 13,000 companies of all sizes worldwide across 180 countries and regions.
Epson says its latest platinum rating reflects its ongoing commitment and notable improvements towards sustainable growth in the past year. The company has a commitment to becoming carbon negative and underground-resource free by 2050. In addition, Epson has made a number of measurable commitments related to sustainability and community impact. Focused on solving societal issues, it publishes details about its environmental initiatives, the creation of social value, corporate governance, and other CSR activities in its website and Integrated Report.
Epson Australia recently released its inaugural Sustainability Impact Report, the first-ever documented step that truly highlights and details the company’s continued commitment to driving sustainable progress across Australia and New Zealand.
The report showcases and details the company’s dedication to operating responsibly within the earth’s limits, whilst simultaneously fostering positive relationships with people and communities and striving for continuous improvement across industries.
