LEWISVILLE, Texas—Hoya Vision Care, a global leader in ophthalmic lens technology, pledged to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity usage across all operations by 2030 in its new Sustainability in Action report. This pledge is in line with the Climate Group RE100 global initiative and an acceleration from the company’s previous target of 2040, the announcement said. This latest report is an update on Hoya’s One Vision program and outlines the company’s accelerated commitments and progress toward building a more sustainable future while addressing critical gaps in global vision care, the announcement noted.
Launched in 2023, One Vision is Hoya Vision Care’s long-term roadmap designed to strengthen the company’s ambition to become a more connected, conscious and impactful organization. The program is based on three key pillars: reducing environmental impact, supporting communities, and fostering a positive workplace.
“One Vision embodies our commitment to delivering on our purpose to Improve Life Through Vision. We are focused on closing the addressable vision care gap through early intervention and dedicated care, while continuously reducing our environmental footprint,” said Marius de Beer, chief sustainability officer at Hoya Vision Care. “This includes accelerating our target to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity usage across our operations by 2030—10 years earlier than originally proposed—driven by our global investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.”…