Epson has reached a major milestone in its climate plan, switching all its global sites to 100% renewable electricity and overhauling its shipping operations to cut emissions.
The company says the shift covers production plants, offices, and research sites worldwide. It first achieved the goal in 2023, becoming the first Japanese manufacturer to power global operations fully with renewable energy. The move supports its long-term target to be carbon negative and stop using non-renewable underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Epson is now focusing on logistics, an often-overlooked source of emissions. Changes include:
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Using high-cube containers increased loading capacity by 14.3% and reduced the number of shipments.
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Shipping 100 containers on vessels running on biodiesel and green methanol, cutting an estimated 220 tonnes of emissions.
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Opening a new east-coast route to North America, lowering overland transport emissions by about 320 tonnes.
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Launching a solar-powered warehouse in Türkiye with new packaging and freight systems.
The company says these steps are part of embedding sustainability into its supply chain, not just its own sites.
Epson is one of several manufacturers taking public steps to meet climate goals while also facing scrutiny from regulators and investors about how credible corporate net-zero targets really are. Its progress will be closely watched as companies weigh the costs of clean energy and greener logistics in a challenging global market.
