NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 10 – Stationery manufacturer Epson has transitioned fully to renewable energy to power its operations.
The shift covers its entire global network, including Kenya and Japan.
This, the company says, will scale down its annual carbon emissions by about 400,000 metric tons.
It maintains that the switch to renewable electricity is a crucial step towards achieving its goals of becoming carbon-negative and eliminating the use of underground resources by 2050.
“Beyond just using renewable energy, Epson is committed to promoting its broader adoption. This includes generating its own renewable energy and fostering new energy sources through collaborative efforts,” said Epson’s Regional Head for East and West Africa Mukesh Bector.
“Epson also plans to reduce energy usage in production and products and to advance in recycling resources, furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability.”
Epson embarked on its green energy usage in March 2021. By April 2021, the company had already transitioned to renewable energy in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
The transition was completed in Japan by November 2021 and globally by December 2023.
