New Kodak sustainability report highlights ongoing environmental initiatives

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At Kodak, sustainability is not just a goal, it is a core value that drives the company’s innovation and global operations. A clear testimony to this is the new edition of its Sustainability Report entitled ‘One World, One Kodak’. The report provides a comprehensive summary of ongoing sustainability initiatives and achievements across the group’s global business activities in 2023 and through Q3 2024.

In addition to an update on its sustainability strategy, the new publication highlights the significant milestones that Kodak has achieved on its sustainability journey. These include a 56% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 31% reduction in water withdrawal, both ahead of the company’s 2025 targets. The accomplishments reflect its proactive approach to sustainability, as well as a long term vision for a more sustainable future.

Kodak's sustainability strategy also emphasises caring for its employees and communities. The company has made further strides in enhancing employee health, safety, and wellbeing, and its community impact initiatives.

The report underlines how its products and technologies are enabling customers in the printing industry to become more sustainable by reducing energy, water and chemical consumption and avoiding waste. Innovative solutions, such as Sonora process free plates, Prosper presses and Imprinting Systems as well as water based Kodachrome and Ektacolor Inks, play a crucial role in helping printers reduce their environmental footprint. Consequently, the report features various printers from around the world who explain the positive impact of Kodak products on their sustainability efforts.

The 2024 report also contains updated information aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), ensuring that customers, partners and suppliers have access to comprehensive and reliable information about the company’s sustainability performance.

‘Our sustainability strategy is rooted in the belief that we can make a positive impact on the world while delivering value to our customers and shareholders,’ commented Jim Continenza, executive chairman and chief executive officer. ‘Sustainability is an integral part of our growth strategy and a reflection of our corporate values.’

‘One World, One Kodak’ can be downloaded at http://www.kodak.com/go/sustainability