Epson Australia
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Computer printer distributor
Epson's Australian subsidiary was set up in 1983.
Company Ownership
Epson Australia Pty Ltd | AUS | website | ||||
Seiko Epson Corporation ![]() owns 100% of Epson Australia Pty Ltd |
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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 |
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Timepieces Seiko Group consists of three separate companies: Seiko Holdings (Seiko), Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII), and Seiko Epson (Epson). |
Company Assessment
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Epson Australia Pty Ltd | ||||
Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation.
Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2020) |
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)
This company has environmental claims on its website specifically for its Australian operations.
Source: company website (2019) |
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Seiko Epson Corporation | ||||
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)
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)
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) |
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) |
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)
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)
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) |
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Seiko Group | ||||
No assessment data currently available for Seiko Group |
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 |