Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has shared that an independent research program on green skills 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 fourth-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, Germany, London, England, New York City, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Australia, and Tokyo, Japan, to provide the latest data on corporate attitudes toward 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 footprints 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 Patricia McLoughlin, general manager, Anthem Awards. "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 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 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.

"It is an honor to be part of such a meaningful and celebrated research program," said Óscar Sánchez, president and CEO, Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. "At Kyocera, we place the utmost importance on sustainable innovation and environmental best practices, and we would like to thank Economist Impact for this opportunity, as well as the Anthem Awards for the recognition."