Fairfield, NJ (Sept. 18, 2024) — Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is pleased to announce it has been named among the world’s top 500 most sustainable companies in 2024 by Time magazine in collaboration with Statista.
Time and data giant Statista have created a rigorous methodology with which to measure the world’s most sustainable companies for 2024, and Kyocera has made the list, having fulfilled several key criteria. The companies at the top of the list comply with some of the most respected global climate programs, such as the 1.5°C target from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Time and Statista also assessed companies based on their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reductions from 2021 and 2022 (the most recent years fully reported). Scope 1 emissions are directly caused by companies, while Scope 2 emissions are created when a company purchases power. The proportion of renewable energy used in companies’ operations was also a factor.
Kyocera is thrilled to be recognized for the eco-friendly efforts that form a significant part of the company culture and business model. Not only do we produce sustainable hardware, but our software solutions help companies move toward paperless workflows by facilitating digitalization.
Our customer-centric and sustainable printing devices are long-life, low cost, and produce less waste. Kyocera was the first manufacturer to develop a cartridge-free system for laser printers. Moreover, our ECOSYS devices are built with durable parts and our print drums are designed to yield more prints before replacement, thus reducing plastic and consumable waste. They also consume less energy than other devices on the market, reducing their carbon footprint.
We offer comprehensive document management through our cloud-based solutions to help reduce unnecessary use of paper and streamline data governance digitally. Our print software solutions also help organizations cut down on paper and ink consumption by offering print policies and monitoring. Not only does this save companies money, but it also reduces their carbon footprint.
Additionally, our inkjet commercial printers are some of the most sustainable on the market. The TASKalfa Pro 15000c and TASKalfa Pro 55000c use water-based inks with no harmful chemicals and are designed to use less energy. Meanwhile, FOREARTH, our eco-friendly textile printer uses almost zero water, significantly reducing water pollution in the fashion industry. Our inkjet solutions help companies reduce their environmental impact while never compromising on quality, as they produce vibrant results every time.
At Kyocera, we believe in doing what is right as human beings. This means doing our best for our customers and the planet and prioritizing these factors over making the biggest profit. Our company philosophy of love and respect was created by Kyocera founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, and it is reflected in every one of our business decisions.
“We would like to thank Time and Statista for recognizing Kyocera’s efforts in sustainable innovation,” says Óscar Sánchez, president and CEO of Kyocera Document Solutions America. “At Kyocera, we are visionary passionate pioneers, and sustainability is one of our core values. We refuse to stand still and are committed to taking further steps toward a brighter, greener tomorrow for everyone.”
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About Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc.
Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change.
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Corporation (Kyocera), a leading supplier of semiconductor packages, industrial and automotive components, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Kyocera Group’s consolidated sales revenue totaled 2 trillion yen (approx. US$15.1 billion). Kyocera is ranked #672 on Forbes magazine’s 2023 “Global 2000” list of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, and has been named by The Wall Street Journal among “The World’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies.”
