Industry Report Why sustainability Employee survey
Daniel Quelch, Epson UK’s sustainability manager
T
he coronavirus pandemic has given us a glimpse of a different future that places sustainable practices at the heart of operations.
Decreased traffic volumes have improved air quality and reduced noise pollution.
Remote working has created a more agile and flexible workforce furthering discussions on the right work/ life balance.
Epson commits to become carbon negative and
underground resource free by 2050
We wanted to learn more about the appetite for sustainable initiatives so, with research company B2B International, we surveyed more than 4,000 employees across 26 countries as part of the Epson Sustainable Working Environment Index 2021.
The results were encouraging. We found three-quarters of employees wanted to see more focus on environmental and social issues, post-COVID.
These findings mirrored those from pollster IPSOS Mori. 65% of its respondents believed climate change should be prioritised in the economic recovery following the pandemic. This is something we have been aware for a long time but the figures confirm why we
E pson has set out its
sustainability-focused vision for the future, which includes a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions in line with the 1.5°C scenario by 2030. The company will join the RE100, a global collective of businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity and aims to achieve this milestone by 2023. Epson has also committed to become carbon negative and underground-resource free by 2050 and will report regularly on its global progress towards this goal.
New president
Yoshiro Nagafusa, who was appointed president of Epson Europe on April 1, said: “At Epson, we aspire to operate and develop technologies in ways that
is at the heart of our future
Daniel Quelch, Epson UK’s sustainability manager, explains why sustainability is at the heart of the global technology giant’s future.
Changes have been accelerated in customer behaviour and expectations around what constitutes a sustainable, technologically-enabled company.
are committed to addressing and improving every aspect of our global footprint, from manufacturing and distribution, to resource use and the behaviours of our people. We are always looking for new ways to be indispensable to our customers who similarly share our commitment to a better environment. We listen to them and work together to push the boundaries of what can be achieved. We collaborate and create products or sharing solutions that serve a real social purpose and exceed expectations.
This includes developing increasingly sustainable technologies and responsible ways of working. And, as all our components are produced in Epson-owned factories, we can better guarantee the sustainability of our products at every stage of the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to transport, usage and recycling.
The increased desire for sustainability highlighted by the surveys is also encouraging companies to make positive
can help to support society with the evolving issues it faces, and there are few more important matters than climate change. I am particularly proud to take on this leadership role for Epson Europe as we enter a new phase for the company. I look forward to leading our European operations as we work to reduce the impact Epson products and services and supply chains have on the environment.”
Prior to his appointment as president, Mr Nagafusa was senior vice president for Epson Europe with responsibility for optimising infrastructure and sales operations in the organisation’s CISMEA region. Mr Nagafusa has held a number of senior positions at Epson both in Europe and globally in more than 30 years with the company.
| 40 | July 2021
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76
