Epson Philippines is turning its sustainability goals into real action through practical programs and small changes. The company is helping reduce waste and improve daily life in local communities.
One of Epson’s initiatives is its Corporate Waste Collection Program. They collect used ink cartridges, bottles, and packaging from customers and turn them into useful items like school chairs, tables, bricks, and waste bins. This keeps waste out of landfills and supports schools and neighborhoods across the country.
Inside its offices, Epson has removed bottled water and eliminated plastic cutlery and straws. Employees also receive training on proper waste sorting and recycling. These efforts support Epson’s long-term goal to become carbon-negative and underground-resource-free by 2050.
Epson promotes sustainability through education. In 2024, it hosted workshops across Southeast Asia, reaching over 1,100 participants. These sessions taught practical ways to reduce waste at home and work.
The impact goes beyond the Philippines. Across the region, Epson helped cut electricity use by 11%, avoided 664 tons of carbon emissions, and collected over 1,400 kilograms of plastic waste with help from partners.
“For us in Epson Philippines, sustainability is something we practice step by step,” said Masako Kusama, President and Director of Epson Philippines Corporation. “We start in our own offices, we include our employees, and we work with our customers. When we collect used cartridges or reduce plastic in our daily work, it may look small, but it makes a difference.”
“If we all continue, together it becomes something bigger for the community and for the environment.”
