From energy-saving displays and printers made with recycled materials to smart air purifiers and eco-friendly software, Sharp offers tech that supports a more sustainable, cost-effective, and healthier workplace. Bjoern Bauer looks at how your business can quickly and seamlessly create a more sustainable workplace.
Many organisations, both large and small, are being urged to adopt more sustainable practices. One recent report cited that 62% of business leaders plan to increase sustainability investments in 2025, largely due to pressure from customers, investors, and regulators. This goes above and beyond simply adhering to basic standards and regulations. Instead, businesses are making real changes to improve sustainability in the workplace. For example, 59% of decision makers believe the use of generative AI in the workplace will actively help them achieve sustainability targets.
Updating your office technology can lower costs- saving money for your business, improve employee well-being, and help you follow new regulations. For example, smart energy systems (lighting, HVAC etc) can reduce energy consumption by as much as 20%, while smart sensors can improve air quality and comfort , delivering 10–20% productivity gains.
We at Sharp offer innovative products and smart technologies, design to help businesses create a better sustainable workplace to improve efficiency, promote well-being, and save money.
How Sharp can help you to build a more sustainable workplace
At Sharp, we provide all the technology you need for your office. Whether you are an organisation looking to update and upgrade your office on a larger scale, or a business looking to upgrade your workplace by taking some smaller steps, Sharp have plenty of solutions and advice to get started.
Here are five ways that Sharp can help your business make sustainability improvements to the workplace that will have a positive impact:
1. Sharp Desktop Displays for greater energy efficiency
Desktop displays are a core component of any office, yet they can significantly contribute to overall energy consumption. The power usage of a typical desktop monitor varies depending on its size, technology, and settings. On average, LED monitors consume between 20 to 40 watts, while older LCD models can draw up to 50 watts or more during active use.
Why not start with upgrading the desktop displays that your team use every day to a Sharp monitor. Our desktop displays feature ECO Modes, designed to reduce energy consumption during operation.
To help limit power use, our models like the MultiSync EA241F have Human and Ambient Light Sensors. These sensors adjust the display brightness based on whether a user is present and the room's lighting. By using the Human sensor, Businesses can save over 30% of their CO2 consumption.
This model also meets several environmental and energy efficiency standards, including Energy Star 8.0, ErP, RoHS, TCO 8.0, and WEEE, indicating it is designed to be energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and compliant with regulations on hazardous substances and electronic waste.
2. Sharp Printers & Photocopiers for improved sustainability
You might also be thinking how can a printer or photocopier be environmentally friendly. At Sharp, we design our devices with eco settings that help reduce energy use and help you to save on running costs.
Our devices use less power when they are on standby, and you can adjust the power settings. This way, the MFP or printer will only turn on during certain hours when needed.
We are also aligned with organisations such as Blue Angel, which is a highly demanding eco-label that goes beyond basic environmental compliance by setting strict criteria not only for the product itself but also for the entire supply chain and production process. By considering factors such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, and socially responsible manufacturing, the Blue Angel label serves as a strong indicator of our product’s overall environmental integrity.
Our new desktop printer and photocopier, the BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW, use up to 50% recycled plastic. They come in fully recyclable cardboard packaging helping you adopt a circular economy in your business.
If your business needs a larger device for greater printing capacities, you can still choose one with eco-friendly features. Our A3 devices such as the BP-50M26 offer impressive functionality whilst maintaining superior environmental performance. These models use less power and have a competitively low TEC value. They are also made with a smaller carbon footprint than previous models.
3. Sharp Digital Signage: Designed for energy efficiency
Digital signage, used for branding, wayfinding, or internal communication, often runs continuously, making energy efficiency critical. Power consumption depends on the screen size and display type. For example, a 55-inch LED screen typically uses 100 to 150 watts, while larger or brighter commercial displays can exceed 250 watts. Over a full business day or 24/7 operation, this adds up quickly.
When it comes to Digital signage, you don’t have to give up bold displays and high-quality images for a more sustainable option. With new technology, you can have both.
Sharp/NEC digital signage displays are impressively 97.4% recyclable. They also have ECO modes and features including an Ambient light sensor and a Human sensor. These features help optimise power usage, much like our desktop- displays.
The Sharp MultiSync PN-ME982 and the ME series are top solutions. They keep quality high and have a positive impact on the environment.
For displays that change less often, the ePaper is a major step forward in energy-efficient signage. The Sharp EP-C251 and EP-C131 maintains high quality content with the paper-like look, and uses minimal power when the content changes and uses an impressive zero watts when showing the content.
4. Sharp Air Purifiers for cleaner, more productive workspaces
Air purifiers are becoming common in offices to support employee health and indoor air quality. Their power usage varies by model and fan speed. Most consumer-grade purifiers draw between 30 and 100 watts, while commercial or HEPA-grade units can use 150 to 400 watts or more, especially when running continuously.
While they add to the power load, they also help create a cleaner, healthier work environment, which can improve productivity and reduce absenteeism. As noted previously, maintaining high quality air within an office can improve health and well-being, as well as productivity, by as much as 20%.
With patented Plasmacluster™ ion generation technology and a triple filtration system, Sharp Plasmacluster air purifiers remove 99.97% of airborne particles, such as pollutants and allergens, ensuring a healthy workspace airflow.
Capturing particles as small as 0.3 microns. Sharp air purifiers efficiently improve your workspace, not only for the environment but also by improving employee well-being, whilst being easy to use and operating quietly with no disruption to your working teams.
5. How Sharp Services & Solutions improve business sustainability targets
Using software that promotes sustainability can help organisations reduce their environmental impact, as well as raise awareness and encourage responsible practices.
Synappx Cloud Print is our cloud-based print management tool. It helps promote responsible printing habits by giving users visual reminders to print only what they need. This reduces waste and saves paper, toner, and energy for your company.
Job Accounting II is another Sharp software that can help your organisation to make data driven decisions regarding sustainability by providing reports such as Tree Count, CO2 emissions, and energy consumption, offering a clear view of the environmental costs associated with printing.
Sustainability with Sharp
At Sharp, we offer a wide range of products and services to help you make significant improvements easily, and we are committed to developing more sustainable products and services with more environmentally friendly features for our customers.
Get in touch with our teams today to learn more about how Sharp can help you.
