The Epson Precision Suzhou production facility, located in the Suzhou New District of China, has achieved Platinum Recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), based on audits conducted by RBA-approved, independent third-party firms.
Epson's impressive Epson Precision Suzhou production facility, located in the Suzhou New District of China
Platinum recognition is reserved for facilities that have closed all Priority, Major and Minor findings and received a final ‘full’ VAP score of 200.
All audits towards delivering this score are performed by independent, RBA-certified, third-party organisations, who assess compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct in critical areas such as labour practices, health and safety, environmental standards, and ethics.
The score is also a reflection of Epson's significant commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the global supply chain.
Since joining the RBA in April 2019, Epson has embraced its responsibility to achieve the highest standards in CSR by voluntarily undergoing rigorous VAP audits at its primary production sites.
Akifumi Takei, Executive Officer and General Administrative Manager, Production Planning Division at Epson, says: "Epson remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the RBA Code of Conduct. Our goal is to forge a sustainable and enriching society and, through the RBA's VAP, will continue to ensure that Epson products are manufactured with the utmost regard for human rights and environmental sustainability."
Epson's commitment to responsible manufacturing is further underscored by successful VAP assessments across a number of other Epson sites in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China and the Philippines, with several also achieving Platinum status.
