GHG Emissions, Commercial, Sourcing Renewables  -  February 26, 2025

SATO’s Vietnam Factory Transitions to 100% RE 

SATO Holdings Corporation announced that its subsidiary, SATO Vietnam Co., Ltd., is transitioning to 100% renewable energy through the implementation of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs).

SATO Vietnam is one of the SATO Group’s main manufacturing centers of printers and hand labelers that are shipped globally. Starting in 2025, the factory is shifting its entire annual electricity consumption, or approximately 1,228 MWh, to renewable energy through the I-RECs scheme, according to a statement.

I-RECs are globally recognized certificates that verify the origin and type of renewable energy and are used in over 60 countries, including Japan and parts of Asia, South America and Africa.

SATO will utilize I-RECs with the goal of achieving a reliable source of electricity from renewable energy sources in Vietnam for the indirect reduction of CO2 emissions.

The SATO Group is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and has set the following targets:

• Reduce global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% (compared to FY 2016 levels) by FY 2030.
• Achieve net-zero emissions across all operations by FY 2050.
• Cut Scope 3 emissions (throughout the supply chain) by 30% globally by FY 2030, relative to FY 2021 levels.

SATO remains committed to reducing environmental risks, preventing pollution and improving sustainability across its supply chain. The company will continue efforts in resource and energy conservation, waste reduction and the development of eco-friendly products and services.