Epson, the world’s leading manufacturer of printer and projector technology. Adheres to sustainability throughout the business cycle since its inception nearly 80 years ago and became the first in the world to announce the removal of ozone-depleting CFCs from its entire manufacturing process.
It was successful in 1993 before joining the United Nations Global Compact in 2004 and later announcing its support for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability
From conceptual design step to the completion of the production process To develop compact technology With high efficiency and precision For use in innovations that can change the world to a better place
Even in today’s business world Environmental responsibility has become an important issue. The trend of using Green Tech is growing rapidly in every organization. Epson has successfully created an inkjet printer that can be called the full Green Tech.
Not only does it emit 85% less carbon dioxide than laser printers, it also has 59% less replacement parts than laser printers, which significantly reduces e-waste.
More importantly, Epson has Heat-Free technology that does not use heat in the printing process. It uses up to 80% less electricity than laser printers with the same print speed.
Yanyong Muni Mongkolthon, Executive Director of Epson (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said, “Mae Saiko, Epson Corporation, has been operating a business with a view to creating sustainable growth. Along with showing social responsibility By adhering to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework
In the past, the company He emphasized on “Quality Education” or the development of knowledge and education in youth.
In the past 2019, the company has expanded its scope to “Responsible Consumption” that focuses on consumer awareness of the use of resources through the From Plastic to Fabric activity that allows the public to exchange waste plastic bags for bags. Printed fabric from Epson’s green printer
As part of the response to the policy to reduce the use of plastic bags. And promote the use of cloth bags that can be reused many times The collected plastic bags were sent to the agency for further recycling into road blocks.
Recently, this year 2020, which marks the 30th anniversary of Epson Thailand, the company has expanded the scope of CSR’s “Life on Land” event, another key theme of SDGs, in collaboration with the Wildlife Protection Foundation and Plants of Thailand Under Royal Patronage, organized the “Wheel for Wild” activity to campaign to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and conserving resources and to pay more attention to energy use.
Through an activity that invites the general public to participate in cycling activities to generate electricity for printers using Heat-Free technology from Epson, with the rule that when participants complete 3 minutes of cycling to generate electricity, Epson will make a donation. Amount 30 baht to the foundation
In addition, bicycles connected to the dynamo and batteries will supply electricity to the WF-C20590 to print a certificate from the Foundation. For participants To confirm your participation in the Foundation’s activities By Epson has organized a road show in various locations. To reach a diverse group of interested parties
It starts at COMMART XTREME at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center on 26-29 November, followed by Empire Tower on 2-4 December and Sam Yan Mitr Town Shopping Center. At the activity floor, G floor on 14-15 December, before ending at the Rajamangala Stadium on 18-20 December.
Mr. Yanyong added that “Wheel for Wild” activity was to protect the forest. It not only underscores Epson’s efforts in showing its responsibility to the environment and society of Thailand as a business organization that has been operating in Thailand for 30 years.
It also reaffirms Epson’s commitment to innovation and create technologies that help sustain the world’s nature. As can be seen from the Heat-Free technology in Epson energy-efficient inkjet printers. And consumes only 10 watts of power to print a document on a page
Which the participants of such activities will have this amazing experience In less than 3 minutes of cycling, a full color document can be printed.
Consumers today want to see the efforts and tangible results from manufacturers of natural preservation. They are also willing to change their consumption habits in order to take part in reducing their environmental impact.
Especially millennials and Gen Z who are willing to pay more for products with environmentally friendly ingredients or manufacturing processes or to contribute to society. Producers play a role in protecting the environment not only in creating a competitive advantage in the business. Help strengthen the product brand strength
But it is also leading the business in the direction and position of being an organization that society and consumers are indispensable. Which is Epson’s goal
