Kyocera has achieved ESG Certification from the ESG Benchmark Group.
This recognises the strength and maturity of our modern business practices across key environmental, social and governance areas following a successful audit by the ESG Benchmark Group.
The certification underlines Kyocera’s commitment to responsible business, including its approach to diversity and inclusion, modern slavery, gender pay gap, social value initiatives and corporate governance.
This achievement reflects Kyocera’s ongoing focus on delivering positive social impact while maintaining the strong governance frameworks that customers increasingly expect from trusted technology partners.
Why ESG certification is important for our customers?
As ESG requirements become increasingly important in supplier selection, benchmarking offers confidence that robust policies and processes are in place.
Kyocera’s ESG Certification from the ESG Benchmarking Group provides independent assurance and validation that as supplier, we operate responsibly, ethically and transparently.
This is particularly valuable in public sector and regulated environments, where responsible sourcing and supplier transparency are increasingly important.
What are the benefits of ESG certification for buyers?
ESG certification is independent assurance that suppliers operate responsibly and have robust governance, ethical and social value policies in place.
supports procurement decision making
helps reduce supply chain risk
simplifies supplier due diligence
provides evidence that sourcing choices align with organisational ESG and social value objectives.
Why ESG Benchmark Group?
ESG Benchmark operates an ESG standard and benchmarking process validated by the Green Futures team at the University of Exeter, to provide independent scrutiny.
The benchmark is founded on the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, to which ESG Benchmark Group and Kyocera are signatories, plus relevant UK legislation and globally recognised best practice.
Environmental Social Governance (ESG) assessments cover the core elements needed to run a successful modern business where positive people management, best practice, good governance and policies are encouraged alongside respect for the natural environment.
How ESG certification makes supplier selection easier.
Stronger customer confidence – Provides independent assurance that the business meets recognised standards for responsible operations and ethical conduct.
Support for procurement and tenders – Increasingly important when bidding for public sector and large enterprise contracts, where social value, governance and sustainability credentials are assessed.
Enhanced supply chain assurance – Demonstrates appropriate oversight of suppliers and commitment to responsible business practices throughout the value chain.
Improved transparency and accountability – Validates policies and performance in areas such as environmental responsibility, diversity and inclusion, modern slavery, social value and corporate governance.
Better stakeholder trust – Reassures customers, partners, employees and investors that the organisation is committed to long-term, responsible growth.