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Epson Australia

OVERALL

Owned
JPN
Rating
Praises, some criticism

Computer printer distributor

Epson's Australian subsidiary was set up in 1983.

Company Ownership

Epson Australia Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email   facebook   twitter
  Seiko Epson Corporation   
   owns 100% of Epson Australia Pty Ltd  
JPN     website         

Computer printers

One of the world's largest manufacturers of computer printers. Part of the Seiko Group.

      Seiko Group   
       owns 100% of Seiko Epson Corporation  
JPN     website         

Timepieces

Seiko Group consists of three separate companies: Seiko Holdings (Seiko), Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII), and Seiko Epson (Epson).

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Epson Australia Pty Ltd
Environment Australian Packaging Covenant signatory
Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation.
Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2020)
Business Ethics Cartridges 4 Planet Ark participant
This company is a participant in the 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' program, which collects and returns printer cartridges for remanufacturing and recycling - therefore keeping them out of landfill.
Source: Planet Ark (2019)
Business Ethics Environmental claims
This company has environmental claims on its website specifically for its Australian operations.
Source: company website (2019)
Seiko Epson Corporation
Environment CDP Climate Change Score of B
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of B.
Source: CDP (2019)
Social CDP Water Security Score of B
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security Score of B.
Source: CDP (2019)
Business Ethics 73/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 73/100 in the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics category of the 2019 SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices. The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global (2019)
Environment Supply chain practices in China
This company received a score of 13.3/100 (retrieved 10-Oct-2020) in the Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI), a system for evaluating supply chain practices in China, particularly in regards to environmental management and water pollution. Scores are calculated using government compliance data, online monitoring data, and third-party environmental audits, as well as trends in the environmental performance of factories in the company's supply chains.
Source: IPE (2020)
Environment US recycling report card
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition's Recycling Report Card evaluates takeback and recycling programs for computer, TV, printer and game console companies. The report card focuses on the programs available to consumers in the US, and relies on publicly available information, as of Sept 2010. This company received a grade of F for its recycling efforts in the USA.
Source: Electronics TakeBack Coalition (2010)
Environment Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business (2017)
Business Ethics Social responsibility claims
This company has social responsibility claims on its website under headings including environment, product recycling, supply chain CSR and corporate citizenship.
Source: company website (2019)
Seiko Group
No assessment data currently available for Seiko Group

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Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary
Employees 130 in 2018

Contact Details

Address 3 Talavera Rd, North Ryde, NSW, 2113, Australia
Phone 1300 361 054
Fax 02 8899 3777
Website www.epson.com.au

Products / Brands

Epson Australia
Epson Printers


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