Environmental Value

Epson engages in environmental initiatives focused on issues such as forest and water quality conservation to preserve biodiversity, reduction of underground resource use, and environmental education.

Forest and Water Quality Conservation (Biodiversity)

Epson believes that preserving biodiversity is also vital to maintaining our business activities and our employees' lifestyles. Basically, we look to preserve biodiversity throughout our business activities and to raise employee awareness of its importance.
Biodiversity Conservation

Future Generation Education (Environment)

Donations of Notebooks Made of PaperLab Recycled Paper (Japan)

Seiko Epson has been donating notebooks to elementary and junior high schools in Nagano Prefecture since FY2022.
The notebooks are made from paper that was used within Epson and recycled using PaperLab dry-process office papermaking systems, which apply Epson’s unique Dry Fiber Technology. A total of 130,000 notebooks had been donated to schools in 46 municipalities by the end of July, 2025. The donated notebooks, which provide information about Epson’s forest conservation initiatives and the origin story of PaperLab systems, are used in school environmental education programs and serve as an opportunity to teach children that paper recycling can contribute to the SDGs.
Epson also donated recycled printing paper produced with PaperLab to various municipalities. These donations give us an opportunity to communicate how we are using Epson products to help reduce CO₂ emissions. They also help to foster broader community engagement.

Sustainable Forest Management: Thinning Experience (Japan)

The Morigurashi Festival, held in 2024 in the Suwa area, is an experiential environmental learning event aimed at forest conservation and achieving a decarbonized society. A total of 45 employees and their family members from Seiko Epson participated in the event and engaged in forest conservation activities such as thinning and creating walking paths. Participants expressed that, although the work was hard, they experienced the importance of forest conservation. They also mentioned that they were able to learn about forest creation together with their children, which heightened environmental awareness for both parents and children. The event served as a valuable opportunity to enhance environmental consciousness through interaction with nature.

Cleaning Lake Suwa by Kayak (Japan)

During summer months, a type of aquatic plant known as “hishi” in Japanese grows rapidly from the bed of Lake Suwa, spreading quickly across the water surface. Excessive growth can harm the view and ecosystem. It also negatively affects water quality and fish habitats, making early removal essential.
In 2025, Epson organized a lake cleanup using kayaks. Some 60 Epson employees and members of their families joined the effort, removing hishi and collecting litter while experiencing the lake firsthand. The cleanup effort combined fun with environmental learning, helping raise awareness through direct engagement. The experience helped give participants a better understanding of the condition of the water and lakebed. Many participants commented, "It gave me an opportunity to learn about the water quality and the state of the mud on the lake bottom," and "I'm glad I was able to take part in something I wouldn't have been able to do on my own," making it a fun activity that deepened their understanding of the environment.