FirstColor Achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Certification

A Milestone for Responsible Manufacturing

We are proud to announce that FirstColor Image Ltd has achieved ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification, following a comprehensive third-party audit of our Shenzhen manufacturing facility.

ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems. Achieving certification means our operations have been independently verified to meet rigorous standards for environmental responsibility, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.

What ISO 14001 Means in Practice

Certification is not a one-time achievement — it requires ongoing commitment. For FirstColor, this means:

• Energy monitoring at every stage of production, with quarterly reduction targets
• Waste segregation and recycling for all production materials, including ink components
• Supplier audits to ensure environmental standards extend into our supply chain
• Annual third-party re-audits to maintain certification

Our Environmental Progress in Numbers

Over the past three years, we have:

• Reduced manufacturing energy consumption by 22%
• Increased recycled content in product packaging to 40%
• Eliminated single-use plastics from all retail packaging
• Reduced water consumption per unit produced by 18%

What's Next

ISO 14001 is a foundation, not a finish line. Our roadmap includes:

1. Carbon footprint baseline study for our full product lifecycle (2026)
2. Take-back programme for end-of-life printer recycling (pilot in 2026)
3. Targeting ISO 50001 Energy Management certification by 2027

A Note from Our CEO

"Sustainable manufacturing isn't optional for a company that wants to operate for the next 50 years. ISO 14001 formalises what we've been working towards since our founding — building products responsibly, with the environment as a genuine stakeholder." — David Chen, CEO

We thank our entire team and our certification auditors for their dedication to reaching this milestone.