Environmental Protection Agency Recognizes Xerox for Decades of Environmental Stewardship
Xerox became the first technology company to be named a Performance Track Corporate Leader by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. One of only five companies named an EPA Corporate Leader, the appointment acknowledges Xerox for decades of environmental achievement, a sustained compliance record and excellent facilities management in all five of its U.S. manufacturing facilities, and a superior level of commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. Xerox was also awarded the EPA’s Climate Protection Award for significantly reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
To continue its commitment to environmental sustainability and the Corporate Leaders distinction, Xerox has pledged to further minimize its environmental footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2012 from a 2002 baseline; reducing solid waste and ultimately achieving waste-free manufacturing facilities; evaluating all strategic production suppliers according to the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) standards and helping suppliers with less than optimal performance reach higher compliance levels; and greening the paper supply chain by strengthening environmental requirements for suppliers that provide paper to Xerox for resale.
Climate Protection Award
The EPA also awarded Xerox a 2008 Climate Protection Award for its achievements in reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Xerox reduced its total global greenhouse gas emissions by 18% from 2002 to 2006, surpassing several years early its original goal of a 10% reduction by 2012. Xerox achieved its goal ahead of schedule by developing a clear framework for greenhouse gas management, involving the entire company by establishing clear roles and accountability, engaging the full value chain, integrating climate protection into core business strategies and practices, allocating appropriate funding and rewarding success.