As part of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Epson Philippines and Rags2Riches (R2R) to collaborated to help spread awareness on their shared values and advocacy.
As a global technology leader, Epson creates and delivers technology solutions for businesses and consumers, from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems, and industrial robots. Aside from its quality products, Epson makes it a point to collaborate with different organizations that share their advocacy and value. One of which is Rags 2 Riches, headed by its founder, Reese Fernandez – Ruiz
Partnering with Rags 2 Riches only proves that Epson is geared toward its campaign on SDG activities. “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” was adopted in 2015 at the UN Sustainable Development Summit, which was attended by more than 150 world leaders.
This agenda is a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity that includes a declaration and a set of 17 goals and 169 targets for sustainable development.
The collaboration of Epson Philippines and Rags2Riches focuses on Advocating sustainable consumption and production, Rags2Riches works with local artisans in the Philippines to create eco-ethical fashion using upcycled overstock fabrics and indigenous cloth.
R2R prides itself as a fashion and design house empowering community artisans. The company make things that matter and weave joy into every story. In a world where fashion and design are often seen as excess, R2R is proof that style and sustainability can coexist.
R2Rloves seeing the transformation of its products as weaved by their skillful employees. R2R is a life and livelihood partner for empowered and dignified artisans as they strive to weave better futures for their families and communities.
“As mentioned in its management philosophy, Epson Philippines seeks to become an indispensable company. This is an ambition, in line with the realization of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals”, said Donna Ferro, Brand and Communications Head, Epson Philippines.
Indeed, the partnership with R2R is Epson Philippines’ commitment to the SDGs. Epson believes that the growth strategies it has outlined in the Epson 25 Corporate Vision will help to achieve the SDGs. Epson will solve social issues and help to realize a sustainable society by driving innovations in four areas and executing environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives that support the realization of the Management Philosophy.
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