Topcon Positioning Systems announces new global sustainability initiatives

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Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) (Ticker: TPS) announces a series of sustainability efforts, including the formation of a global team for sustainability and corporate social responsibility, led by Michael Gomes. The company inaugurates a new Research & Validation Center in Livermore, California, and moves its global headquarters to solar power, aiming to reduce emissions and energy costs.

LIVERMORE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Topcon Positioning Systems announces a series of new developments and initiatives as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts. First, the formation of a new global team dedicated to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been announced. It will be led by Michael Gomes as vice president of Global Sustainability and CSR. Much of his career with Topcon has been dedicated to the advancement of more sustainable agricultural practices. He will now lead a global team dedicated to sustainability for all markets and product lines, which will connect into Topcon's parent organization, Topcon Corporation, in Japan to effectively support the corporation's multiple divisions.

"Sustainability has long been a part of the fabric of Topcon and is something we take very seriously as we take actions to support our global initiatives," said Gomes. "As we look ahead, we'll endeavor to support, at every level, the advancement of the industries and communities we serve. The work we do is modeled on the sustainable development goals adopted at the United Nations Summit in 2015 and has been part of Topcon's vision statement since 2016."

Topcon Research & Validation Center
Topcon's dedication to sustainability is further demonstrated by the inauguration of a new 60-acre Research & Validation Center at its global headquarters in Livermore, California. Our team has worked closely with Alameda County in the approval and development of this expansive, ecologically diverse location that will support the increasing needs for research and validation of new technologies.

The site was strategically planned in collaboration with students and faculty from the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The team employed a multi-disciplinary approach, providing a site analysis with soil evaluations and recommended crops, maps for planting, and additional site development recommendations.

This new facility joins global validation centers in Concordia, Italy, and Adelaide, Australia, all working on research and validation of innovative precision technologies. "Through these three centers, there is research and testing underway at Topcon, somewhere in the world, any time of day," Gomes said.

TPS global headquarters moves to solar power
Another recent initiative is the conversion to solar power for the Livermore campus. Initial planning began in October 2022, and the project is underway. Once the project is completed, the campus, including multiple buildings, manufacturing facilities and electric car charging stations, will be powered by solar energy.

"This is a great opportunity for us to reduce our Scope 2 emissions and energy costs," Gomes said.

For more information, visit topconpositioning.com/sustainability.

About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems is an industry-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of precision measurement and workflow solutions for the global construction, geospatial and agriculture markets. Topcon Positioning Systems is headquartered in Livermore, California, U.S. (topconpositioning.com, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Its European head office is in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. Topcon Corporation (topcon.com), founded in 1932, is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (7732).

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What are the recent developments announced by Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS)?

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has announced the formation of a new global team dedicated to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, the inauguration of a new Research & Validation Center in Livermore, California, and the conversion of its global headquarters to solar power.

Who will lead the new global team for sustainability and corporate social responsibility at Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS)?

The new global team for sustainability and corporate social responsibility at Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) will be led by Michael Gomes as vice president of Global Sustainability and CSR.

What is the purpose of the new Research & Validation Center at Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) headquarters in Livermore, California?

The new Research & Validation Center at Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) headquarters in Livermore, California, is designed to support the increasing needs for research and validation of new technologies.

What recent initiative has Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) undertaken for its Livermore campus?

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has initiated a conversion to solar power for its Livermore campus, aiming to power the entire campus, including multiple buildings, manufacturing facilities, and electric car charging stations, with solar energy.

Where can more information about Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) sustainability efforts be found?

For more information about Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) sustainability efforts, visit topconpositioning.com/sustainability.