Sustainability is no longer an optional extra for businesses. Across Europe, organisations are expected to reduce their environmental footprint while keeping costs under control. Kyocera Document Solutions has long recognised this dual challenge. Guided by the Kyocera Philosophy of “doing the right thing as a human being”, the company builds products and services that combine economic value with environmental responsibility.

From durable long-life components to strict eco-design standards, Kyocera’s approach of sustainable printing ensures that sustainability is not just a feature but a foundation of its technology.

Let’s explore below how this may help your company reach its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals with actual examples below.

Designing for durability

One of the most effective ways to reduce waste is to make products last longer. Kyocera designs its devices with long-life components that extend the lifespan of printers and multifunctional printers (MFPs). Separating key elements like toner and drums reduces the need for frequent part replacements.

In Germany, this translates even further with a toner take-back service. Kyocera is proud to participate in toner-recycling networks (via LPR) that collect empty toner cartridges for reuse or proper disposal. This reduces the demand for new parts and ensures that existing components are used fully.

For your business, this translates into lower costs, fewer disruptions, and less plastic waste. For the environment, it means fewer resources consumed and a smaller volume of discarded materials entering the supply chain. This reliability supports your CSR goals while delivering lasting value for your business and forms a key part of our approach to sustainable printing.

Lowering energy consumption

Energy use is one of the largest contributors to both operating costs and environmental impact. Kyocera addresses this by engineering printers that consume less power during use and in standby mode, helping reduce costs. Many products also avoid heat-intensive processes, further cutting electricity use without compromising performance.

In the UK, Kyocera has committed to a Carbon Reduction Plan. Their premises use 100% renewable electricity, and they have also installed rooftop solar and green curtains (vegetation over windows/exterior surfaces) to lower cooling needs and reduce power usage.

This focus on energy efficiency is a cornerstone that helps us drive other organisations to meet their own sustainability targets and supports European initiatives like the EU Green Deal, which aims to cut emissions across industries. Every kilowatt-hour saved improves cost control and helps your budget and our planet.

Social responsibility and inclusion

When talking about ESG at Kyocera, we do not imagine sustainable printing apart from social responsibility. Dr. Kazuo Inamori, Kyocera's founder, established a philosophy focused on the material and spiritual well-being of employees while actively working for the good of the world around us.

Our commitment in France, for example, helps people integrate and return to work. An initiative was rolled out that helped individuals in the community return to the workforce and integrate into teams at Kyocera. Following months of training, several individuals joined the Kyocera family on missions that corresponded to their skills.

Kyocera Document Solutions Nordics also contributed by assisting A Million Minds, an organisation that empowers young people in underprivileged regions of Stockholm through Dream Challenge, a motivating contest created to uplift middle schoolers. It resulted in increasing their eligibility for high school and cultivating optimism for the future.

Kyocera Documents Solutions Germany has received the prestigious Leading Employer and Great Place To Work Awards in recognition of its efforts to establish a work environment that encourages career advancement and support.

These social contributions and awards show how dedicated we are to creating a supportive and effective work environment.