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EPEAT is an environmental rating and ecolabel that helps purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare, and select imaging equipment based on its environmental attributes. EPEAT registered imaging products must meet an extensive list of environmental based criteria covered in the IEEE 1680.2 Standards for Environmental Assessment of Imaging Equipment.

The following information is provided as part of Brother’s commitment to meeting the EPEAT requirements for imaging products and to help customers identify products with higher environmental performance. Learn more about EPEAT, including registered products by visiting the
EPEAT registry
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EPEAT 1.0

4.3.3.1 Materials with Special Handling

Brother provides information upon request to reuse and recycling facilities for the effective processing of materials with special handling needs. Access to the recycling information for the following models can be obtained by contacting Brother Customer Support at 1(877) 276-8437.
  • ADS-2200
  • HL-L3230CDW
  • HL-L9470CDN
  • MFC-J5830DW
  • MFC-L2710DW
  • PDS-5000
  • ADS-2700W
  • HL-L3270CDW
  • MFC-EX670W
  • MFC-J5845DW
  • MFC-L2717DW
  • PDS-6000
  • ADS-3100
  • HL-L5000D
  • MFC-J805DW
  • MFC-J5845DWXL
  • MFC-L2730DW
  • ADS-3300W
  • HL-L5100DN
  • MFC-J805DWXL
  • MFC-J5855DW
  • MFC-L2750DW
  • HL-L9310CDW
  • MFC-J4535DWXL
  • MFC-J6945DW
  • MFC-L9610CDN
  • ADS-4300N
  • HL-L5200DW
  • MFC-J815DWXL
  • MFC-J5855DWXL
  • MFC-L2750DWXL
  • ADS-4700W
  • HL-L5200DWT
  • MFC-J995DW
  • MFC-J5930DW
  • MFC-L2759DW
  • ADS-4900W
  • HL-L6200DW
  • MFC-J995DWXL
  • MFC-J5945DW
  • MFC-L5700DW
  • DCP-L2550DW
  • HL-L6200DWT
  • MFC-J1010DW
  • MFC-J5955DW
  • MFC-L5705DW
  • DCP-L5500DN
  • HL-L6250DW
  • HL-L2395DW
  • HL-L9410CDN
  • MFC-J5330DW
  • MFC-J6955DW
  • MFC-J1012DW
  • MFC-J6535DW
  • MFC-L5800DW
  • DCP-L5600DN
  • HL-L6300DW
  • MFC-J1170DW
  • MFC-J6540DW
  • MFC-L5850DW
  • DCP-L5650DN
  • HL-L6400DW
  • MFC-J1205W
  • MFC-J6545DW
  • MFC-L5900DW
  • HL-2325DW
  • HL-L6400DWG
  • MFC-J1205WXL
  • MFC-J6545DWXL
  • MFC-L6700DW
  • HL-EX470W
  • HL-L6400DWT
  • MFC-J1215W
  • MFC-J6555DW
  • MFC-L9630CDN
  • HL-L3210CW
  • HL-L9430CDN
  • MFC-L6750DW
  • HL-L2350DW
  • HL-L6400DWX
  • MFC-J4335DW
  • MFC-J6555DWXL
  • MFC-L6800DW
  • HL-L2370DW
  • HL-L8260CDW
  • MFC-J4335DWXL
  • MFC-J6930DW
  • MFC-L6900DW
  • HL-L2370DWXL
  • HL-L8360CDW
  • MFC-J4345DWXL
  • MFC-J6935DW
  • MFC-L6900DWG
  • HL-L2379DW
  • HL-L8360CDWT
  • MFC-J4535DW
  • MFC-J6940DW
  • MFC-L6900DWX
  • HL-L2390DW
  • MFC-J5340DW
  • MFC-L2690DW
  • MFC-L9670CDN

4.3.4.1 End-of-Life Characterization Reports

Brother provides end-of-life characterization reports upon request to reuse and recycling facilities for the effective processing of materials identified in EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, Annex II. Access to the end-of-life characterization reports can be obtained by contacting Brother Customer Support at 1(877) 276-8437.

4.4.1.1 Early Failure Process

Information to assist with troubleshooting, repair or replacement of a product is available from the support section for each product category site. General assistance is available from Brother Customer Support at 1(877) 276-8437.
Brother Support Center

4.4.3.1 Spare Parts

Spare parts for Brother printers, scanners, and multi-function devices are available for seven (7) years after product production ceases. Contact your sales representative or Brother Customer Support at 1(877) 276-8437.

4.6.1.1, 4.6.1.2, 4.6.2.1 Product Take-Back and End-of-Life Processing Requirements

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Brother is committed to reducing landfill waste by reusing parts, recycling materials, and conserving energy. Devices collected through Brother’s take-back programs at end of life are sent to certified recyclers.
No devices were collected through Brother's voluntary device mail-back recycling program during the reporting years shown above.
Brother Product Take -Back and Recycling Program
Brother’s Ink & Toner Cartridge Recycling Program

4.7.2.1 Public Disclosure of Key Environmental Aspects

Brother quantitatively monitors environmental impacts associated with business operations, including resource consumption, CO₂ emissions, water-related data, and waste generated.
Brother's Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting

4.7.2.2 Public Disclosure of Supply Chain Toxins

Information is collected from suppliers for components in EPEAT registered products, including unpopulated printed circuit boards, motors, and integrated circuits or semiconductors.

4.8.4.1 Non-Fiber-Based Packaging Take-Back

Brother offers take-back services for non-fiber-based packaging for all Brother products to institutional purchasers. Local recycling of plastic packaging is encouraged where possible to minimize greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation
To return non-fiber-based packaging, repackage materials in a sturdy shipping box and ship to the address below: Brother International Corporation Attn: Institutional Packaging Recycling 7905 North Brother Boulevard Bartlett, TN 38133-2755

4.9 Paper & Consumables

Recycled and chlorine-free paper: Brother printers and multifunction devices are designed to work with paper made with renewable, recycled, and chlorine-free content. Use of these papers will not void the Brother warranty.
Non-OEM consumables: Brother devices are not designed to prevent the use of non-Brother cartridges and containers. Brother genuine supplies are recommended for optimal performance, quality, and reliability.
Reuse and recycling: Brother does not prevent refilling or remanufacturing of ink or toner cartridges, tanks, or containers.
Cartridge take-back: Brother is committed to reducing landfill waste and conserving energy through the reuse of parts and recycling of materials. All supplies collected through Brother’s ink and toner take-back program at end-of-life are diverted from landfill through reuse, recycling, or waste-to-energy recovery.
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EPEAT 2.0

Criterion 4.1.2: Corporate GHG Inventory

Brother maintains a corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and calculates Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol accounting and reporting standards. The resulting emissions data are publicly disclosed through Brother’s corporate sustainability reporting.
Brother Scope 1, 2, and 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory

Criterion 4.2.1: Manufacturer GHG Reduction Target Aligned with Climate Science

Brother’s target and progress for greenhouse gas emissions reduction can be viewed through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) dashboard and Brother’s climate-related financial disclosure information
SBTi target Dashboard
Brother’s Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Criterion 5.3.1: Firmware or Operating System Updates

Firmware updates for EPEAT 2.0 registered products are made available to product owners throughout the useful life of the product and for up to five (5) years following the product's end of life.
How to Obtain Updates:
  • Visit our
    Download Drivers & Software Page
  • Enter your product model name to locate the applicable product support page
  • Download available firmware, BIOS, drivers, or other software tools

Criterion 5.7.1: Provision of Product Take-Back Service

For information regarding Brother's Product Take-Back and End-of-Life Processing Requirements, please see 4.6.1.1, 4.6.1.2, 4.6.2.1 Product Take-Back and End-of-Life Processing Requirements.

Criterion 6.1.3: REACH SVHC Information

Brother provides product-specific information on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in accordance with Article 33 of the European Union REACH Regulation.
REACH SVHC Regulation & Information

Criterion 7.1.1: Labor Rights and Occupational Health and Safety

Brother’s responsible supply chain resources describe its approach to labor rights, occupational health and safety, and supplier expectations.
Brother’s commitment is further supported by its membership in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and alignment with the RBA Code of Conduct. This framework supports Brother’s efforts to identify and mitigate labor-related risks within its global supply chain, including risks related to forced labor.
Brother Responsible Supply Chain

Criterion 7.1.3: Social Responsibility Performance Audits of High-Risk Suppliers

RBA Code of Conduct and Supplier Awareness
The Brother Group requests suppliers supporting its Printing & Solutions business to understand and comply with the RBA Code of Conduct. To support understanding and implementation, Brother provides supplementary guidance outlining its expectations and areas in which supplier cooperation is requested. Supplier commitment to these activities is confirmed through signed Confirmation Forms.
Brother Responsible Supply Chain
CSR Procurement audit activities
The Brother Group conducts CSR questionnaires covering five areas: labor, health and safety, environment, ethics, and management systems, to assess supplier compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct.
Where risks are identified through the CSR questionnaire, Brother requests appropriate improvements. Brother Group auditors also conduct CSR procurement audits of supplier manufacturing facilities and require corrective actions for identified nonconformities.
  • FY2024: 114 suppliers were assessed through the CSR questionnaire, and 37 suppliers were audited.
  • FY2025: 87 suppliers were assessed through the CSR questionnaire, and 56 suppliers were audited.
For each nonconformity identified through an audit, Brother Group auditors explain the issue and the measures required for compliance and request that the supplier implement appropriate corrective actions.
Through these activities, the Brother Group works with its suppliers to promote compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct.
Responsible Supply Chain
EPEAT Supplier Risk Assessment
Beginning in FY2026, Brother annually identifies suppliers associated with Brother EPEAT-registered imaging equipment based on applicable transaction records.
Brother assessed and confirmed that all identified supplier facilities are located in regions or countries where qualified, independent third-party audits can be performed as part of credible forced-labor due diligence processes, with reference to the Global Slavery Index.
All listed supplier facilities are evaluated using the RBA Risk Assessment Platform (RAP) to identify potential high-risk indicators. Supplier facilities identified as potentially high risk are required to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) or provide their existing online SAQ results. Brother reviews the SAQ results to identify high-risk supplier facilities, which are designated as “Prioritized” and subject to audit.
RBA Risk Assessment Platform (RAP)
RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
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Prioritized Supplier Audits and FY2026 Results
Supplier facilities designated as “Prioritized” through the RAP/SAQ assessment process are subject to an RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audit or another audit program specified under EPEAT 2.0 Responsible Supply Chains Criterion 7.1.3.
EPEAT 2.0 Responsible Supply Chain Criteria
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Based on the FY2026 assessment, no supplier facilities were designated as Prioritized; therefore, no supplier audits were required

Criteria 7.3.1 and 7.3.3: Responsible Mineral Procurement

Brother’s Responsible Supply Chain site provides details on due diligence processes for conflict minerals and initiatives related to the responsible procurement of 3TG minerals.
Brother Responsible Supply Chain
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Criterion 8.1.1: Equipment Allows Use of Recycled Content Office Paper

For information regarding Brother's compatibility with recycled and chlorine-free paper, please see 4.9 Paper & Consumables - Recycled and Chlorine-Free Paper.

Criterion 8.1.3: Design to Allow Use of Remanufactured Cartridges

For information regarding Brother's cartridge take-back and recycling program, please see 4.9 Paper & Consumables - Non-OEM Consumables and Reuse & Recycling.

Criterion 8.2.1: Take-Back Program for Cartridges and Containers

For information regarding Brother's cartridge take-back and recycling program, please see 4.9 Paper & Consumables - Cartridge Take-Back and Recycling.

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