Above: Epson A/NZ MD Craig Heckenberg

Epson Australia has released its inaugural Sustainability Impact Report, the first-ever documented step that 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, while fostering positive relationships with people and communities and striving for continuous improvement across industries.

Epson A/NZ MD Craig Heckenberg, said Epson is committed to integrating sustainability across its operations and products, helping reduce environmental impact while supporting partners and customers in achieving their own sustainability goals.

“While we acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers yet, this Impact Report is a significant step forward and particularly important as we openly highlight both our progress and the challenges we face,” Heckenberg said.

Epson’s inaugural Impact Report, a first in and for Australia and New Zealand, comes after decades of work in the area of sustainability by Epson globally where underpinning everything the company does is the firm belief that that energy saving solutions, space saving innovation and ultra-high precision help to protect the natural environment and enrich communities.

Epson Australia’s Impact Report is based on the company’s initiatives and operations from April 2023 to March 2024 and highlights key achievements during this time.

These include how the company transitioned to 100 per cent renewable electricity across all of their offices in Australia and New Zealand and how they initiated the measurement and reporting of their carbon emissions with a commitment to establishing local reduction targets – aligned with Epson’s global Science-Based Targets Initiative goals – aiming for carbon negativity by 2050.

Epson A/NZ also achieved a 50 per cent reduction in landfill waste at their main sites and further contributed to the circular economy through the continuation of long-established recycling programs for ink cartridges and e-waste.

Over the year covered in the Impact Report the company also launched partnerships with Botanic Gardens of Sydney, First Nations Fashion + Design, and the Australian Fashion Council to support environmental, social and economic development.

Epson Australia environment and sustainability manager Fatida Un, said Epson is sharing its inaugural Impact Report as a reflection of its commitment to sustainability and transparency.

“By highlighting our achievements and recognising areas for growth, we hope to inspire others to take similar steps in their own sustainability efforts.”

Heckenberg said Epson Australia remains committed to creating shared value by leveraging innovation and embracing new opportunities.

“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.”

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