Edmund Optics Transitions Akita and Mainz Manufacturing Sites to 100% Renewable Energy

Edmund Optics (EO), a leading supplier of optical components, assemblies, and solutions, is proud to announce that its Akita, Japan and Mainz, Germany manufacturing sites now operate on 100% renewable energy. This transition significantly advances EO’s commitment to reducing global emissions and fostering sustainable operations. The Akita site specializes in manufacturing and coating precision optics, focusing on spherical lenses and optical filters, while the Mainz site focuses on manufacturing polarizers and processing Schott color glass, with both playing a crucial role in Edmund Optics’ manufacturing structure.

By transitioning to a more sustainable energy source, the Akita and Mainz manufacturing sites have successfully reduced EO’s indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity by an impressive 25%. Eliminating reliance on fossil-fuel-based energy has allowed EO to make a meaningful impact on its global emissions footprint, further strengthening its commitment to sustainability.

“This is an incredible milestone for our team,” said Jeff Harvey, Chief Innovation Officer at Edmund Optics. “It demonstrates our commitment to sustainable manufacturing, but we know there’s more to do. Transitioning to renewable energy is just one piece of the puzzle—we remain focused on reducing overall energy consumption across our operations.”

EO continues to advance its commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy across its global manufacturing sites. At the Akita facility in Japan, the site is now powered entirely by hydroelectric energy, following efficiency improvements such as upgrading to LED lighting. In Mainz, approximately 30% of the facility’s electricity comes from existing solar panels, while the remaining 70% is now sourced through a green energy tariff. By prioritizing sustainable energy solutions, EO aims to contribute proactively to industry-wide efforts in reducing environmental impact and hopes to inspire others to adopt similar initiatives. The company remains dedicated to exploring innovative ways to enhance sustainability while maintaining manufacturing excellence.

About Edmund Optics:

With over 80 years of experience, Edmund Optics® has built a reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality optical components and solutions, serving a variety of markets including Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor and R&D since 1942. The company employs over 1,300 people across 19 global locations and continues to expand.

As a leading optics and photonics player, Edmund Optics continues to innovate and expand to meet the evolving needs of its customers, offering complete solutions through its dual business model: a robust Marketplace for the best brands in optics and an Advanced Manufacturing division specializing in custom and volume production of precision optical and imaging components.

EO’s Marketplace offers over 34,000 off-the-shelf products from global sourcing and in-house manufacturing and focusses on continually expanding inventory, including 2,900 recent additions, to ensure customers find the right components for their applications. EO serves as a one-stop shop for customers’ entire beam path, granting customers access to 40+ top-tier brands alongside its own high-quality optical components. With over 3 million items in stock, EO provides customers great availability and fast, reliable delivery. EO enhances customer experience with 24/7 online chat product and application support, an industry-first feature connecting customers with engineers for real-time guidance across multiple industries anytime, anywhere.

EO’s Advanced Manufacturing services include custom design, prototyping, and volume manufacturing of high-quality optical and imaging components and systems. From design to prototype to production, Edmund Optics® manufactures over 2 million optical components and over 175,000 optical assemblies every year. With in-house design, manufacturing, and metrology expertise and resources across 4 design centres and 9 specialized factories across the globe, Edmund Optics is supporting your scale volume or custom manufacturing requirements. EO’s expert team of optical and optomechanical designers, project managers, and manufacturing engineers will seamlessly support you from the ground-up and at each step of your project journey. Edmund Optics, your partner for customized optics.

For more information, to speak with an engineer, or to explore EO’s product offerings, visit www.edmundoptics.com More information on our sustainability initiatives and progress can be found here: https://www.edmundoptics.com/company/sustainability .