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taking entries for the 2024 Kyocera Golf Club Classic. For those in this year’s semi-final and final, we would like to wish them the best of luck and may the best team win!” Rod Tonna-Barthet, CEO, Kyocera Document Solutions UK, added: “We are delighted to continue our sponsorship of such a prestigious national golf event for the
UK’s amateur grass roots golfers, this time under the Kyocera brand (of which previous sponsor Annodata is a group company). “At Kyocera we enjoy our sports, and you don’t have to look very far to see this in our company culture. We promote healthy, active lifestyles and many of our employees are keen golfers.”
Epson placed on top environmental list
Epson Corporation has been placed on the A list for its achievements in tackling climate change and water security by CDP, an independent not-for-profit charity that runs the global environmental disclosure system. Each year, CDP encourages companies to measure and manage their risks and opportunities related to climate change, water security and deforestation. CDP does this at the request of investors, purchasers and city stakeholders, which use the information to make decisions about the companies they choose to invest in. Epson believes it was recognised for delivering on its range of carbon-reduction measures. Recent initiatives include implementing and completing a programme to transition to 100% renewable electricity at Epson Group sites around the globe. “Receiving a CDP ‘A’ in two of the categories – climate change and water security – sends a powerful message to our customers, business partners and investors,” said Mr Nagafusa, president of Epson Europe. “It shows how Epson is deeply committed to
achieving carbon negative in all its global operations. The latest CDP A rating provides further evidence that we are serious about tackling climate change and preparing our business for the future.” CDP evaluates companies’ environmental activities on behalf of more than 740 institutional investors worldwide with a combined $136 trillion in assets. The results of the questionnaires are used to assess companies in terms of environmental performance for the world’s leading socially responsible investment indexes used by ESG investors. Of more than 23,000 companies that disclosed information through CDP, less than 2% made the A list. Epson was one of a small number of companies to receive an A in two categories. In addition to being an important statement to institutional investors making ESG investment decisions, Epson believes that this listing sends a powerful message to customers looking for products and services that reduce their environmental footprint, as well as to business partners and other stakeholders.
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Supporting partners and suppliers more crucial now than ever, says Kyocera
New data has revealed that the UK saw a 14% increase in insolvencies in 2023, driven primarily by higher interest rates, in turn caused by global political instability and rising living costs. Businesses are clearly finding it difficult to manage their finances amid a great deal of uncertainty. Despite this, Kyocera believes that with the right approaches in place and a positive mindset in terms of developing relationships with suppliers, there is every chance supply chains can continue to thrive. “One crucial lesson that we should take away from the increased insolvency numbers is that relationships are important,” said Rod
Tonna-Barthet, CEO at Kyocera Document Solutions UK. “It is more crucial now than ever to build and maintain strong connections with current and potential partners, as we are more likely to weather storms like this one if we work together. “Take steps to engage more closely with your suppliers, check in on how they are doing, and foster a culture of openness and transparency where all parties are comfortable discussing their challenges. After all, every company in the supply chain is heavily dependent on the others for long-term success.” To achieve this, there are several steps businesses can take. “Regular meetings are
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