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Vision and Strategy

Our philosophy of efficient, compact, and precise innovation goes beyond technology. It encompasses our aspiration to use our technology to help overcome global environmental problems and other societal issues, to enrich people’s lives and to make a better world. Our Environmental Vision sets out our commitment to becoming carbon negative and underground resource free by 2050.

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Our 2030 targets

Our 2030 climate goals are key milestones on the path to achieving our Environmental Vision 2050.

Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) since 2018, these goals were strengthened following our global transition to 100% renewable electricity in 2023, which enabled us to meet previous targets ahead of schedule.

In June 2025, the SBTi approved our revised 2030 goals, confirming they align with the latest climate science:

Reduce total Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions1 by 55% by 2030, including a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions¹.
Reduce total Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions¹ by 90% by 2050 and reach net-zero within 2050.

100% renewable electricity

To support our Environmental Vision 2050 and deliver on our 2030 climate goals, all Epson Group sites worldwide now operate on 100% renewable electricity, a transition completed in December 2023.²

Our renewable mix includes solar, wind, hydro, and, in some regions, biomass and geothermal energy. Using locally produced renewable energy — such as biomass fuels made from palm kernel shells — helps cut transport emissions, strengthen regional economies, and increase environmental awareness.

This milestone marks a major step in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and building an energy foundation that supports our long-term path to decarbonisation.

Underground resource-free manufacturing

Building on our shift to renewable electricity, we’re transforming how materials are sourced and used in manufacturing.

We’re increasing the use of recycled plastics, developing paper-based packaging using our Dry Fiber Technology, and expanding product recycling programmes to keep resources in use for longer.

Together, these initiatives support our goal of achieving underground-resource-free manufacturing, including the use of 100% recycled materials in our products.

Decarbonising logistics

Achieving our climate goals means addressing emissions beyond manufacturing. We’re decarbonising our logistics by improving transport efficiency, optimising routes, and introducing alternative shipping fuels such as biodiesel and green methanol.

Through smarter shipping and higher load efficiency, we’re cutting greenhouse gas emissions from transport and building a logistics network that supports our Environmental Vision 2050.

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Certifications and Recognitions

Highlights include:

CDP A List

The international non-profit CDP has once again placed us on the prestigious A List for climate change.

EcoVadis

Epson has earned a Gold rating for overall sustainability by EcoVadis, placing us in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment industry. This rating reflects Epson’s position as one of the most responsible and accountable companies in our sector.

Quocirca Award

We have been recognised for the third year running as a leader in Quocirca’s Sustainability Vendor Landscape assessment. This recognition by global market analyst Quocirca reflects our continuous efforts in carbon reduction and commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.

RBA

Epson is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA). Our factories in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have achieved platinum status, the highest level of recognition for corporate social responsibility.

S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021

Seiko Epson qualified for inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021, achieving a score on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment that put us in the top 15% in our industry (computers, peripherals and office electronics). Of the 64 companies assessed in the industry, only nine earned membership.

Science Based Targets

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has recognised and approved Epson’s global GHG reduction targets as being science-based and in line with keeping a global temperature rise this century to 1.5°C – a central aim of the Paris Agreement.

Type 1 ecolabel, in accordance with ISO 14024

Epson works to comply with the labelling requirements in major global countries. We particularly value the Type 1 ecolabel, which indicates products have met the sustainability criteria set by a certified third-party organisation. In Europe, the majority of our projectors are TCO certified, and business inkjet printers are Blue Angel certified.

ISO 9001 and 14001 standards

Epson is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) – an international coalition that promotes CSR in global supply chains. We have adopted the RBA’s code of conduct and methodologies into our management practices. Our factory in Shenzhen, China, has achieved platinum status for industry-leading levels of corporate social responsibility.

EMAS

The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is developed by the European Commission for organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance. Our Epson Spain office is EMAS certified.

FTSE4Good Index Series

For the 22nd year, Epson has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Selection for this index indicates that we have been independently appraised for our efforts towards the environment and in solving societal issues, and have been recognised as a sustainable company.

Bureau Veritas certification

We are the first technology company to gain an international certification for the alignment of our CSR management systems to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is validated by the leading global certification organisation, Bureau Veritas.