“For many years, Kyocera Document Solutions UK Group has taken great pride in our commitment to sustainability, not only recognising it as a fundamental part of the Kyocera company philosophy of “Doing the Right Thing as a Human Being” but also using this to align ourselves to similarly focused modern, progressive organisations, where we can collaborate to drive positive change within the world.
With this in mind, we are delighted to publish our very first Sustainability Report, in partnership with Ecologi, who have assisted Kyocera Document Solutions UK Group in validating its carbon emissions and collaborating to drive further improvements.
Through this collaboration, we have created a new baseline for emissions reporting that the market can trust, verified by an independent body, at a time of greenwashing and the accompanying scepticism towards positive ESG action. This is a doubling-down on our desire to further accentuate Kyocera Document Solutions UK Group’s position as an ESG leader in the field of managed print, cyber and ICT services.”
Andrew Smith
Managing Director & General Manager
For several years, Kyocera have provided customers with a carbon neutral printing solution in accordance with governing standards (PAS 2060).
However, as corporate ESG focuses have continued to evolve, we are now bound by new standards (ISO 14068) which we are working to align with, which impacts our carbon neutrality position.
While this alignment process is ongoing Kyocera continues to provide climate conscious services to our customers but will remove references to carbon neutrality until we have received the relevant certification.
This is essential in our goal to be recognised as the trusted sustainable print provider for our customers and partners.
| Targets | Achievement Rate |
|---|---|
| Achieving certified carbon neutral status (per ISO 14068) | By April 2028 |
| ESG information relating to the full Kyocera portfolio of printers and MFPs sold (including lifecycle emissions information) shall be present on our UK websites | By December 2026 |
| A 46% reduction in like-for-like Scope 1 & 2 emissions (from 2020 baseline). This aligns with Kyocera Group Science Based Targets (SBTs).* | By April 2028 |
| Zero environmental incidents | During FY2027 |
*Except for Scope 1 & 2 reduction target where the 2020 baseline is retained.
Carbon offset as standard – Why buying Kyocera helps your sustainability goals:
By procuring Kyocera goods, our partners and customers are safe in knowledge that they are choosing the sustainable option.
All Kyocera printers and multifunctional products (MFPs) come ready offset for a) the carbon produced during manufacture of hardware and the lifetime of toner, b) the transport of hardware and consumables, and c) usage of toner for the expected life of the device (based on average usage).
Kyocera is proud of being the OEM of choice for customers who place an emphasis on sustainable procurement and minimising their impact on the environment.
