Epson has been named a Sustainability Leader and awarded Silver Class status in the SAM "Sustainability Yearbook 2010", published on January 26.

The annual Sustainability Yearbook rates the sustainable growth potential of over 1,200 corporations worldwide by assessing them against more than 100 general and industry-specific criteria, covering economic, social, and environmental performance.

Of the 246 companies representing 58 sectors contained in the 2010 Yearbook, 97 were awarded Gold Class, 84 were rated as Silver Class, and 65 were given Bronze Class ratings. Epson is one of seven Sustainability Leaders named in the "Computer Hardware & Electronic Office Equipment" sector, all of which attained Silver Class status.