Seiko Epson Corporation has announced that its production facility, PT. Indonesia Epson Industry (IEI), 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. This achievement underscores Epson’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) within its global supply chain.
Since joining the RBA in April 2019, Epson says it has embraced its responsibility to achieve the highest standards in CSR by voluntarily undergoing rigorous VAP audits at its primary production sites. These audits, performed by independent RBA-certified, third-party organizations, assess compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct in critical areas such as labor practices, health and safety, environmental standards, and ethics.
Epson says its commitment to responsible manufacturing is underscored by successful VAP assessments across a number of production sites in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines, achieving Platinum recognition.
IEI, established in 1994, is an overseas production facility of the Epson Group that manufactures printers. IEI successfully achieved Platinum recognition, which is granted to factories with a final VAP score of 200 and all Priority, Major and Minor findings closed.
Akifumi Takei, executive officer and general administrative manager of Epson’s Production Management Division, said,“Epson places a strong emphasis on sustainability as a foundation for creating the social value envisioned in its long-term corporate vision, Engineered Future 2035, and, as an RBA member, we operate our businesses in compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct.
By participating in the RBA’s VAP audits, Epson will continue to verify that its products are manufactured with due consideration for human rights and the global environment.”
