Global
The Brother Group is committed to reducing environmental impact at all stages of the life cycle of its products. This is the guiding principle of the group's manufacturing activities.
Product Technology Initiatives
Development and Design
We ensure eco-conscious design by addressing the product life cycle.
Procurement
We engage in green procurement which constantly changes in accordance with world environmental laws and regulations.
Production
We manufacture environmentally-friendly products in accordance with ISO 14001.
Packaging and Logistics
We do our best to reduce the environmental burden of packaging and logistics
Use
We manufacture products which reduce the impact their use has on the environment.
Collection and Recycling
We strive to improve the capability of reusing and recycling products and consumables.
Environmental Labels Obtained
The Brother Group understands that environmental certifications are a sign to customers that action is being taken on environmental issues and we are acquiring environmental certifications in the countries and regions where our products are being sold.
Environmental Labels Obtained Worldwide
Blue Angel (Germany)
This eco-label is issued by the Federal Environmental Agency, the German Institute for Quality Assurance and Labeling, etc.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel (five Scandinavian countries)
This eco-label is administered primarily by the Nordic Ecolabelling Board and is used in five Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland).
EPEAT (in the U.S.)
EPEAT is an environmental rating system for electronic products that is managed and administered by the Green Electronics Council (a non-profit organization).
International ENERGY STAR Program (the U.S., Japan, Canada, and Taiwan)
This is an international energy saving program for office equipment. Its logo is awarded to products that meet the energy-saving standards.
Eco Mark (Japan)
This eco-label is issued by the Japan Environment Association.
International ENERGY STAR Program (the U.S., Japan, Canada, and Taiwan)
This is an international energy saving program for office equipment. Its logo is awarded to products that meet the energy-saving standards.
Brother Green Label (Japan)
In October 2001, Brother Industries, Ltd. (BIL) established voluntary environmental standards for products and created the Brother Green Label to recognize products that satisfied related certification standards.
EcoLeaf (Japan)
This eco-label is awarded to products that disclose quantifiable information about their environmental characteristics. It is managed and issued by the Sustainable Management Promotion Organization of Japan.
Products complying with the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing (Japan)
By affixing our own eco-label to Brother products that meet the standard, Brother Industries, Ltd. is promoting environmental activities to customers.
China Environmental Labeling Plan (China)
This government-run eco-label (the Ten Circle Mark) is issued by the China Environmental United Certification Center under the jurisdiction of the State Environmental Protection Administration.
Energy Conservation Certification (Energy Saving Label) (China)
This eco-label is from China. It recognizes products for their energy-saving performance.
Environmental Choice (New Zealand)
This eco-label was introduced by the national government of New Zealand and is issued by the New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust.
Korea Eco-label (South Korea)
This eco-label is issued by the Korea Environment Industry & Technology Institute that was established in accordance with the Development of and Support for Environmental Technology Act.
International ENERGY STAR Program (the U.S., Japan, Canada, and Taiwan)
This is an international energy saving program for office equipment. Its logo is awarded to products that meet the energy-saving standards.
Green Mark (Taiwan)
This eco-label was introduced in Taiwan by the Environmental Protection Administration and is issued by the Environment and Development Foundation.
