A green-skills research program by Economist Impact, supported by Kyocera Document Solutions, honored as a Silver Award Winner in 2024 Anthem Awards

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (President: Hironori Ando; herein “Kyocera”) announced today that an independent research program on green-skills^*1 by Economist Impact, supported by Kyocera, has been honored as a Silver Award Winner in the 2024 Annual Anthem Awards in the Sustainability, Environment & Climate category.

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet, with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide.

The awarded research program, “A Green Edge: Green Skills for the Future”, uses insights from 300 executives from Berlin, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo to provide the latest data on corporate attitudes towards green skills globally. It explores what drives the adoption of green skills and analyzes businesses’ readiness and efforts to do so. Kyocera has spent more than 30 years innovating products that help businesses reduce their carbon footprint while enhancing productivity. As climate action increasingly depends on the capabilities and skills of the workforce, the Economist Impact program was strongly aligned with Kyocera's objective of supporting evidence-backed insights on what green skills companies need and what actions they must take to contribute to achieving a sustainable society.

“The Winners of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.”

Kyocera Document Solutions recently announced that it has become the first company^*2 in its industry to establish technology for upcycling PET film, used in the manufacturing process of electronic components by its group company, into components for multifunction products (MFPs) and printers. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce environmental impact in the fashion industry through its new  "FOREARTH" textile inkjet printer, which dramatically reduces water usage in textile printing. The company is committed to continue leveraging its technology to achieve a sustainable society.

Related link: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/project/a-green-edge/article/lasting-principles-for-sustainable-design/

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a globally leading provider of total document solutions, based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services that enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change.

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Corporation (Kyocera), a leading supplier of industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2024, the company’s consolidated sales revenue totaled 2 trillion yen (approx. US$13.3 billion). Kyocera is ranked #672 on Forbes magazine’s 2023 “Global 2000” list of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, and has been named among “The World’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies” by The Wall Street Journal.

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.

Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures; Haven Ley, SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures; Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op; Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice; Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok; C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo Foundation; Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, 15 Percent Pledge; Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine; Trovon Williams, SVP, Marketing & Communications, NAACP; Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup; and many others.

This season’s partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, LinkedIn, Meltwater, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, Deadline, Ad Age, TechCrunch, Hollywood Reporter, The Hustle, Morning Brew, Passionfruit, Embedded, Link in Bio, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, Vote Save America, and The Publish Press.