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Epson achieves EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability again
Epson has been awarded the Platinum rating for sustainability by EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings for a second consecutive year. The recognition places Epson in the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally, reflecting the company’s strong performance across environmental, social and governance criteria. In its most recent assessment, Epson achieved an overall score of 84 out of 100, placing the company in the 99th percentile of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis. The assessment evaluates performance across four key areas: environment (91), labour & human rights (89), ethics (72) and sustainable procurement (77). “Achieving EcoVadis Platinum status once again is a significant recognition of Epson’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices,” said Takanori Inaho, president of Epson Europe. “Sustainability is embedded in our corporate philosophy and guides how we design products, operate our business, and engage with our partners and customers.”
Epson’s sustainability strategy is guided by its Environmental Vision 2050, which aims for the company to become carbon negative and underground resource- free. Through continuous innovation and operational improvements, Epson is working to reduce its environmental impact while contributing to a more sustainable society. Recent sustainability initiatives include Epson transitioning to 100% renewable electricity at its global sites, significantly reducing operational emissions. The company continues to implement initiatives to optimise logistics and reduce travel-related emissions while investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. In addition, Epson works with suppliers to strengthen responsible sourcing practices and improve sustainability performance across its supply chain. Epson also continues to strengthen labour and human rights policies, promote diversity and inclusion, and support responsible labour practices across its global operations. n
Mr. Takanori Inaho
epson.co.uk
New report highlights SMB print security gap
Despite growing concern among enterprise IT leaders, print security remains one of the most overlooked weaknesses in SMB cyber defenses, HP Inc’s The Workflow Wakeup report has found. A new global study of 800 IT decision makers and 2,400 knowledge workers shows that 57% of SMBs say print security is a low priority in cybersecurity strategies. Key findings from HP’s SMB study included that policies don’t work or are bypassed: 55% of SMBs see users trying to bypass print rules or restrictions, while 60% worry existing document processes could lead to a data or privacy issue. A further 50% lack visibility into who prints
what and where, while 45% are unsure if print security meets industry compliance standards. In addition, print security is often assumed: 66% of knowledge workers assume printers on the office network are secure, while 50% don't think of printers as a security threat. However, 37% do worry about printing confidential information and the wrong person finding it. Despite low prioritisation, 69% of SMBs acknowledge print security needs improvement, and 65% frequently worry about the security risks outdated systems pose. Their top five printer security concerns were: Cybersecurity risks linked to
The Workflow
Wakeu
How Unexpected Tech Can Help
Future-Proof Small and Medium Businesse
For today’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), growth is often blocked by a familiar issue: digital friction.
Legacy workflows — document sharing, scanning, approvals, and formatting — pull people out of their flow, create rework,
and chip away at morale.
The good news: connected, intelligent tools such as modern devices, integrated software, and FI-enabled print and scan
can help teams stay productive. By removing mundane steps and connecting paper and digital processes, everyday
work becomes simpler, faster, and more secure. Workflows turn from a source of stress into a driver of growth.
HP surveyed business leaders, IT leaders, and knowledge workers1 at small to medium-sized businesses in four key
markets to better understand the bottlenecks holding them back and how smarter tools can help them move forward.
The research revealed three core insights about reducing operational drag and amplifying meaningful work:
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Outdated systems create
Document workflows are
Modern, AI-enabled tools
digital friction that pulls teams
a hidden pain point
are part of the solution
out of their flow
Small, repeated hassles add up to
Strategically moving from legacy
big losses
systems to intelligent, connected
Instead of working smarter, employees
tools supports smarter, faster work
spend valuable time navigating
manual steps and system slowdowns,
disrupting focus and slowing growth
Audiences surveyed:
This report explores how rethinking the role of connected, intelligent tools within the
Knowledge workers
digital workplace can help SMBs save time, reduce workflow strain, and get more out of
IT leaders
every minute by removing mundane tasks and amplifying meaningful work.
Business leader
1 See the “Methodology” section at the end of the report for definitions of these roles and other survey details
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