01732 759725 12 Epson achieves EcoVadis platinum rating Epson has earned a platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis. The platinum rating places the company in the top 1% of all companies and industries assessed. In the recent evaluation, Epson increased its overall score from 77 to 83 points out of 100, despite EcoVadis implementing stricter evaluation criteria. The vendor achieved outstanding rankings within its industry, placing it in the top 1% for both environment and labour & human rights, and in the top 2% for sustainable procurement. Additionally, it ranks in the top 30% for ethics. Boris Manev, Sustainability Director at Epson Europe B.V., said: “We have a clear vision: to pioneer sustainable innovation and set new standards in environmental responsibility. This platinum accreditation is the result of hard work and highlights the steadfast commitment from the entire Epson team as we strive for a sustainable future. Our rating not only reflects our leadership in product excellence and innovation but also our dedication to making our industry more sustainable.” www.epson.co.uk BULLETIN Industry-first for Brother Brother has become the first print vendor to remanufacture its inkjet cartridges, as part of a new free service to help users contribute to circular economies. The vendor has launched a new inkjet cartridge remanufacturing line at its Recycling Technology Centre in Wrexham, North Wales, and expects to remanufacture over two million inkjet cartridges a year once fully operational. Its investment in the new service will create 20 new jobs. Business and home users can return used ink cartridges free of charge. All consumables are then inspected, taken apart, cleaned and put together again, including any new parts required. The cartridges are then refilled with Brother original ink, ensuring they are exactly the same quality as ‘new’ products. The new service adds to its existing capability to remanufacture toner cartridges from laser printers. The company has remanufactured more than 40 million toner cartridges globally since it began the service from Ruabon, near Wrexham, in 2004. In the two decades since, its specialist in-house engineering team has optimised the process, being accredited with the Blue Angel sustainability certification last year for its TN-3512 RE toner consisting of more than 75% of reused parts (by weight). A sister site in Slovakia makes the vendor the leading remanufacturer of used toners. Brother currently saves approximately 5,300 tonnes of CO2 every year by remanufacturing in this way, and it expects this to increase once its ink remanufacturing operation is at capacity. The process ensures that even damaged cartridges are repurposed or fully recycled with full traceability of parts to track how many times a cartridge has been remanufactured, with users encouraged to return inkjet cartridges over the last year to build stock ready for the line to begin operation. Craig McCubbin, Managing Director at Brother Industries UK, said: “Remanufacturing is going to play a pivotal role in helping the print industry significantly reduce its emissions and positively contribute to meeting net zero. Our investment in expanding our operations shows how committed we are to driving this change, with our specialist R&D team in North Wales pioneering how the print sector and its users can benefit from circular economies.” www.brother.co.uk Xerox introduces verified carbon neutrality service Xerox has introduced a new MPS offering with the introduction of its Verified Carbon Neutrality Service. Developed to the ISO 14068 carbon neutrality standard and verified by an independent third-party, this easyto-use capability leverages global data and an intuitive dashboard, empowering clients to reduce, offset, and report their environmental impact. By providing a comprehensive assessment across a broad range of print devices, the new service enables organisations to gain better insights of the environmental impact across their print infrastructure life cycle – from raw materials and manufacturing to delivery, use, maintenance, and end-of-life management. The service also includes a carbon reduction plan utilising initiatives such as print management, recycling and remote service. “Embracing carbon neutrality helps organisations contribute to global efforts to combat climate change, while also offering tangible benefits in terms of regulatory compliance, cost savings and market opportunities,” said Steve Bandrowczak, Chief Executive Officer at Xerox. “We continue to make strides in our net zero by 2040 roadmap and are dedicated to building a more sustainable business for our employees and clients. We’re proud to bring this first‑of-its-kind service to our clients as we support them in meeting their business and sustainability goals.” Xerox has also developed new sustainability dashboards under its Xerox MPS Advanced Analytics offering to provide clients insights into their carbon footprint allowing them to take meaningful action to reduce emissions. These dashboards show clients how reductions in carbon emissions from their print infrastructure can contribute to their broader sustainability goals. www.xerox.com
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