Seiko Epson Corporation has announced that its production facility, Epson Precision (Thailand) (EPTH), 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 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’s 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.
EPTH, established in 1988, is an overseas production facility of the Epson Group that manufactures watches and quartz devices. EPTH recently underwent a VAP audit and achieved Platinum recognition, which is granted to factories with a final VAP score of 200.
Akifumi Takei, executive officer and general administrative manager, production planning division at Epson, stated, “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, we will continue to ensure that Epson products are manufactured with the utmost regard for human rights and environmental sustainability.”
