Environment and Sustainability | Kyocera Document Solutions Australia

At Kyocera, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a core principle that drives every aspect of our business. From innovative technologies and designs to eco-conscious manufacturing practices, we are dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of our business and for our customers. Here’s how Kyocera is making a difference:

Long-Life Components

Our products are designed to stand the test of time. By incorporating long-life components, Kyocera ensures that our devices deliver exceptional performance while minimising waste. Durable parts mean fewer replacements, reducing waste to landfills and extending the lifecycle of our products for a more sustainable future.

A range of our devices also features an a-Si (amorphous silicon) photosensitive drum. This long-life and highly durable component changes the role of the photoreceptor drum from a consumable to a component that achieves an industry-leading lifespan of 600,000 pages. This results in fewer replacement parts over the life of the product and in turn, a lower long-term running cost.

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Patented ECOSYS Technology

Kyocera’s patented ECOSYS technology revolutionises the way printers function. Designed with a toner-only cartridge system, this green thinking eliminates the need to replace other components every time you replace your toner. This improved design feature significantly decreases the number of consumable parts that may end up in a landfill during a device's lifetime.

By harnessing the power of the sun through solar power, Kyocera’s plants are significantly reducing carbon emissions produced during the manufacturing process of our print devices. With the installation of solar panels at our Vietnam plant, Kyocera is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 4,210 tons per year. We have even utilised solar power at our headquarters in Kyoto and transitioned to 100% renewable electricity in October 2024, further reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 2,000 tons annually.

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Solar power generation system installed at New Jersey, USA

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Solar power generation system installed at our Vietnam Plant

Kyocera’s commitment to sustainability doesn’t end at the point of sale. Through our Close-The-Loop recycling program, we ensure that used toner consumables are responsibly recycled. Customers can return used toner cartridges, which are then broken down, sorted, and reintegrated into sustainable projects such as TonerPlas® - an innovative asphalt additive that improves the durability properties of asphalt. To date, this initiative has helped recycle millions of cartridges globally, saving thousands of tons of plastic and metal from ending up in landfills.

Kyocera prioritises energy efficiency in every stage of our product development. Our devices are equipped with advanced energy-saving features that not only help customers reduce operational costs, but also significantly minimise their environmental footprint. Even our eco-friendly toner features a lower melting point that further decreases energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Kyocera’s efforts have been recognised with the International Energy Star logo for excellence in energy-efficient design. This achievement underscores our leadership in driving sustainable practices across the design and product range. By using components that consume less power without compromising performance, Kyocera’s products ensure an optimal balance between functionality and environmental responsibility.

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is excited to announce our achievement of winning the WORLDSTAR Global Packaging Award for the third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.

Award-Winning Packaging Innovations:

2025 - Karugaru Joint: Revolutionising Box Assembly

For the third consecutive year, Kyocera’s product packaging for MFPs and printers won the WORLDSTAR 2025 award.

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	Ease of removal: Simplifying the joint removal process
	Automation-friendly: Supporting more efficient automated production

	Component transport efficiency: Stackable design reduced component transport space by 67%
	Sustainability: Lowering CO2 emissions in production and logistics

2024 - Sustainable Paper Packaging

Improved shock resistance: By replacing plastic foam with paper cushioning material
Sustainable materials: Our packaging now primarily uses recycled paper pulp molds and corrugated cardboard.

2023 - Compact and Efficient Ink Supply Packaging

Space-efficient design: By utilising the cushioning material itself to house bundled items, we optimised space and reduced the number of layers in the shipping container by 50%.
Material reduction: This new method reduced packaging material usage by 30%, further advancing our commitment to environmental sustainability.

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. has been honored with the Technical Packaging Award at the 2025 Japan Packaging Contest for its innovative approach to reducing packaging waste.

The award-winning project introduced cup-shaped pulp-molded cushioning materials that replace traditional laminated corrugated cardboard, achieving a remarkable 72% reduction in packaging material per multifunction device. These new materials not only offer superior shock absorption but are also highly biodegradable, supporting Kyocera’s commitment to sustainability.

Kyocera plans to expand this packaging innovation across a broader range of products, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable packaging development.

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