EuroVAprint (a not-for-profit association representing imaging equipment manufacturers in Europe)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014-2016)
Reporting Period: 2014-2016
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:Expected direct electricity savings of 25 TWh per year in the EU
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Performance of Imaging Equipment
- Resource Efficiency
- Energy Efficiency
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved compliance rates of 88% (Tier I) and 90% (Tier II) for OM products and 70% (Tier I) and 80% (Tier II) for TEC products by 2016, exceeding the targets set in the Voluntary Agreement.
- Improved design for recyclability, including manual separability of plastic parts and use of commonly used fasteners.
- Reduced polymer variety in TEC products.
- Provided information to customers on post-consumer recycled plastic content.
Social Achievements
- Educated end-users on best practices for environmental printing through various methods (pop-up screens, websites, inserts).
Governance Achievements
- Established an Independent Inspector to monitor compliance and conduct audits.
- Implemented a transparent reporting and auditing system.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Diversity of imaging products and customer requirements.
- Balancing environmental efficiency with applicability across a wide range of products.
- Ensuring compliance across all signatory companies.
Mitigation Strategies
- Allowed exemptions for products sold in small numbers.
- Developed a clear set of commitments and a robust monitoring system.
- Implemented random and intelligence-based audits.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ENERGY STAR® v2.0
Third-party Assurance: Independent Inspector