Environment & Sustainability

We aim to reduce our direct and energy related emissions by 65% by 2030

Our goals continue to focus on producing the most sustainable products, whilst protecting our planet and supporting our people in all
that we do. We will do the right thing and leave a positive environmental legacy.

32,000,000 trees saved, and growing

Together we have helped save 32,000,000 endangered rainforest trees and supported local communities.

When you recycle with Brother you’re not only reducing waste, but you are also helping protect pristine rainforest with our charity partner Cool Earth.

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Vision 2050

At Brother we are always planning for a safer, greener environment. That’s why we have established a vision to showcase our environmental impact by 2050.

Carbon free

Actively reduce CO2 emissions for the entire value chain in all business operations and contribute to creating the carbon-free society.

Resource recycling

Maximising resource recycling to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and minimising our environmental impact due to waste.

Recycling with Brother

Increase biodiversity

Minimise impact of business operations on the ecosystem and grow our activities to restore and conserve the ecosystem.

Brother and the Circular Economy

Through the Circular Economy, Brother is looking to create more durable, long lasting products which can help you on your sustainability journey.

Brother and the Circular Economy

CSR at Brother

At Brother we are commitment to working with and supporting the communicates we work in. From supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, to local initiatives, we are constantly striving to build a better world.

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Brother Named a "Leader" in Global Sustainability Assessment

According to IDC MarketScape, Brother should be considered by SMBs looking:

To reduce their environmental impact through a broad range of eco-friendly product features
For a supplier that is investing to drive sustainability throughout its own operations, including a keen focus on biodiversity conservation activities

IDC highlighted key strengths in the following areas:

Sustainability is rooted in its Environmental Vision 2050
Brother creates a “sustainability culture” by collaborating closely with partners and customers
Vision to achieve 100% circular economy for its products and services
Zero waste to landfill accreditation for its toner recycling programme since 2013
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023 Vendor Assessment #US49892223e, December 2023

IDC Sustainability MarketScape Excerpt

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Committed to everyone

Brother is committed to being a responsible, ethical and sustainable business, implemented through our policies, codes of practice and Brother Group Global Charter.

Values and philosophy