Epson reports latest sustainability milestones

Epson Europe has released its latest sustainability report, highlighting milestones including the external validation of its decarbonisation process.

This year, Epson secured official validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, committing to achieve a carbon-negative footprint by 2050.

Epson's sustainability efforts have also been recognised by environmental assessment platform, EcoVadis, which awarded the company a Platinum rating for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

Part of Epson’s sustainability efforts in the last year have been the advancement of its partnership with container logistics company, Maersk, to decarbonise its supply chain.

Through Maersk’s ‘ECO Delivery Ocean’ programme, Epson has increased its anticipated container volume shipped using low-carbon fuels such as green methanol and biodiesel. According to Epson, this shift reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 82%, cutting CO2-equivalent emissions by up to 230 tonnes per year.

Boris Manev, corporate social responsibility director at Epson Europe, says: “Sustainability is not simply a goal, it’s a continuous journey that demands innovation, strategic foresight, and collaboration across the entire value chain.

“Epson is committed to redefining what responsible technology and logistics look like in a rapidly evolving world. By embracing circular manufacturing, pioneering water-saving printing technologies, and transforming supply chain decarbonisation, Epson is actively shaping a future where business growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.”

Sustainability was a key focus at Epson UK & Ireland’s recent Textile Academy event, which was designed to educate fashion and design students on the power of print.

The event, hosted at Epson’s Textile Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, welcomed BA students from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Loughborough University for a range of talks and interactive workshops.

The environmental benefits of digital textile processes, nearshoring, and ‘printing to order’ were all discussed at the event. Speaking to sister publication, SignLink, on the day, Phil McMullin, head of commercial and industrial sales at Epson UK & I, said: “Textile print businesses are moving from traditional methods of production to digital methods because it's much better in terms of environmental impact.

“You can now ride the customisation and personalisation wave much more easily than you can with traditional means… The focus for example in the Monna Lisa range is on the new ML13000, which is now offering pre-treat and post-treat inline – so it’s streamlining the process, shortening that process dramatically, and again aiming to minimise the impact on the environment.”

The full interview with Phil McMullin at the event can be found on the SignLink YouTube channel