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FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore recognised for circular economy and waste management practices. September 21, 2026 Company recovered more than 500,000 kg of used products annually from the Singapore market over the past two years SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore has received the Circular Economy Award - Singapore and Waste Management Award - Singapore at the ESGBusiness Awards 2026. Recognising organisations across Asia for their commitment and achievements in environmental, social and governance practices, the awards acknowledge the company's efforts in product recovery, parts reuse, remanufacturing and material recycling. From left to right: Lee Bing Yi, Partner, Sustainability, Climate Change, Financial Services Assurance at PwC Singapore, presents the Circular Economy and Waste Management Awards to FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore representatives Tee Hsien Wee, Chief Executive Officer, and Peter Wong, Chief Financial Officer, at the ESGBusiness Awards 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Central to these efforts is an integrated approach spanning the full product lifecycle, from designing devices for easier repair and disassembly to collecting used equipment and recovering serviceable parts and materials. Selected products are also remanufactured in Japan to meet the required quality standards before returning to market. Together, these initiatives are intended to keep products and materials in use for longer and reduce the amount of waste sent for recycling or disposal. This product stewardship approach is also applied across the Asia-Pacific markets where FUJIFILM Business Innovation has direct operations. Giving devices and materials a second life Putting this lifecycle approach into practice starts at the design stage. Fujifilm's multifunction devices feature compact, lightweight designs intended to reduce material use and transportation requirements across the value chain. They are also designed for disassembly to facilitate repair, parts recovery and material recycling. At the end of commercial use, collected products are assessed for possible reuse before recycling. Over the past two years, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore has consistently recovered more than 500,000 kg of used products annually from the Singapore market. Devices that are unsuitable for refurbishment are disassembled so that serviceable components can be recovered, repaired and reused where appropriate. Between 2024 and 2025, about 110,000 kg of parts were collected for reuse, extending the use of recovered resources and reducing the need for newly sourced materials. Remaining equipment and toner cartridges are processed by licensed local e-waste recyclers. Through its recycling partner, more than 90 per cent of the material by weight is sorted for material recycling. This work builds on the company's long-standing take-back programme, which was introduced before extended producer responsibility for electronic waste came into effect under the Resource Sustainability Act 2019. Advancing circularity through remanufacturing Beyond parts recovery and recycling, remanufacturing provides another pathway for extending product life. Selected used multifunction devices collected across the Asia-Pacific region undergo remanufacturing in Fujifilm's factory in Japan. Each remanufactured unit undergoes quality assurance processes equivalent to those applied to newly manufactured products before returning to market. Lifecycle assessments of the relevant models indicate lower CO[2] emissions than comparable newly manufactured devices. Applicable models are also certified under the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme. Supporting customers' environmental commitments Alongside these product lifecycle initiatives, Fujifilm's Managed Print Services offering helps customers better understand print usage across their workplaces. These insights can support more efficient use of paper, toner and energy, helping organisations identify opportunities to reduce resource consumption and waste. The delivery of these initiatives is supported by a certified environmental management system and a Certificate of Environmental Commitment from the Singapore Environment Council. Tee Hsien Wee, Chief Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore, said: "For local businesses, circularity is becoming an increasingly relevant consideration in how resources and technology are managed. These awards recognise the steps we have taken to apply circular principles across our operations. We will continue to review and strengthen these practices, while working with customers and partners to support more responsible resource use in Singapore." About FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore As a pioneer in document solutions for over 60 years, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore has a deep understanding of how businesses operate. Its mission is to empower organisations to work efficiently and effectively in the digital age. As a one-stop provider, it offers a comprehensive suite of digital transformation solutions and services, along with multifunction and production printers, partnering with customers to manage data, automate workflows, leverage data intelligence, and build exceptional customer experiences. The Group's purpose, "Giving our world more smiles," underscores its commitment to bringing together diverse ideas, unique capabilities, and extraordinary people to create a positive impact on society. For more information, visit https://www.fujifilm.com/fbsg/en.

University of Debrecen and PwC Hungary take partnership to next level. The latest new milestone in the wide-ranging partnership between the University of Debrecen and PwC Hungary is a modern classroom opened at the Faculty of Economics and Business with the support of the audit and business advisory firm. PwC has had a presence in Debrecen for three years and opened a new office in the university's office building last year. "We already have 35 colleagues working at our Debrecen office and a great many clients, some of whom I can see sitting here today, so I am absolutely delighted about this. To me, this shows that talent is present in Debrecen, and that the university plays a hugely important role in helping that talent flourish," said Enikő Könczöl, Head of PwC Hungary's Assurance business. PwC is one of Hungary's leading audit and business advisory firms. The company began its wide-ranging cooperation with the university even before opening its Debrecen office, working together both in education and on professional matters, Rector Zoltán Bács said. "We have a day-to-day relationship in our work, in education, in development and in many other areas - not only in accounting and finance or auditing, but also in various developments, analyses and advisory projects concerning the university, where we have likewise been working with another part of PwC for several years," he highlighted. Immediately after the opening ceremony, the first electronic taxation class of the semester got under way in the Faculty of Economics and Business's new classroom, taught by an expert from PwC Hungary. Source and photo credit: dehir.hu

PwC's UK business grows while Middle East conflict hits wider group revenues. News Reporter Big Four giant PwC has reported steady financial growth in its UK business, with revenue and profit per partner all increasing slightly compared to the previous year despite group revenue slipping due to the Middle East conflict. For the year ended 30 June 2026, PwC's UK business' revenue grew to £4.365bn, up two per cent on the previous year. Profit per partner - a key metric for large professional services firms - edged up to £935,000, up eight per cent from £865,000 the previous year. Among PwC's UK business divisions, the firm reported revenue growth for tax, consulting, deals, and audit, which as a result PwC said marks "the largest sales quarter on record." However, the firm's risk and consulting practices across the wider group, which includes the Middle East and Channel Island businesses, faced tougher market conditions, resulting in revenues for each declining by 9.8 per cent for consulting and 8.9 per cent for risk. News updates. Stay ahead with our three daily briefings delivering all the key market moves, top business and political stories, and incisive analysis straight to your inbox. "Our continued transformation is delivering results. UK revenue growth increased to a solid two per cent, from 0.3 per cent the previous year, partly offsetting a more difficult trading environment in the Middle East," Marco Amitrano, senior partner PwC UK & PwC Middle East Alliance, said. Amitrano added that "there is always more to do" and that the firm's "focus now is on maintaining that momentum - continuing to transform, helping our clients take the opportunities ahead, and creating sustainable value for our business, our clients, our people and the wider UK economy." "While the economic environment remains uncertain, the UK has considerable strengths and significant potential. Unlocking that potential and growth requires greater confidence, investment and productivity. Businesses are keen to understand how technology, AI and new sources of capital can help them transform and grow, and we have an important role to play in helping them turn that ambition into action and outcome," he added. Big Four firms slashing headcount. Alongside the other Big Four firms, PwC has been reducing its headcount as it fought slower demand and the ascent of artificial intelligence. In July, City AM revealed the firm was slashing jobs in its audit division due to low staff attrition, targeting senior associates and managers. PwC is one of several Big Four firms slashing its UK audit workforce, with City AM also revealing in July KPMG was set to cut 10 per cent of its group corporate services division.