Governance initiatives around Europe

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, a framework used to evaluate a company's ethical and sustainable practices. It focuses on how businesses manage their environmental impact, social responsibilities, and governance structures to ensure long-term value for stakeholders.

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe Management B.V. exemplifies the values of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) through a strong commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance practices all around Europe.

The “G” in ESG: Governance

In the context of ESG, governance refers to how the organisation is directed and considers corporate governance factors like executive compensation, succession planning, board management practices, and shareholder rights. Across Europe, our company prioritises responsible governance through various practices and processes. 

One example of this is in our leadership, which places a high priority on ethical business practices and transparency. This is demonstrated by clear governance structures that promote accountability at all levels of the organisation. The company adheres to international standards for corporate governance, ensuring that operations are not only compliant with local laws but also reflect best practices globally.

Additionally, a critical aspect of governance is our robust approach to compliance and risk management. Across our European branches, we implement stringent internal controls, ensuring that financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational risks are effectively managed. By embedding these systems into their business processes, our sales companies minimize risks and maintain operational integrity.

ISO certifications

We have achieved ISO certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 27001 for information security, demonstrating our commitment to meeting customer requirements, minimising environmental impact, and ensuring robust information security through continuous improvement processes.

These ISO certifications establish standardised frameworks for quality management, risk control, and compliance with regulatory requirements. They demonstrate that Kyocera Document Solutions Europe Management B.V. implements structured processes, accountability, and continuous improvement, reflecting a commitment to transparency, consistency, and ethical business practices.

ISO 9001 

Demonstrating our commitment to quality management, the ISO 9001 standard shows that our products and services consistently meet customer requirements, and that quality is constantly improved.

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems. This highlights our commitment to considering environmental consequences of all processes and business practices internationally.

ISO 27001

As businesses work to tackle cyber and data security, Kyocera leads the way by achieving ISO 27001 accreditation, the international framework for data and information security. All European subsidiaries follow Plan-Do-Check-Act (the PDCA cycle) for continual improvement on InfoSec. Protecting your data is our primary concern.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)

Since 2021, Kyocera corporation has been a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to promoting corporate social responsibility in the global supply chain.

RBA defines its vision as “A coalition of companies driving sustainable value for workers, the environment and business throughout the global supply chain.”. This vision aligns with our business philosophy and allows us to demonstrate our commitment to a more sustainable society in the future.