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News Release from: Xerox
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2007
Beating Gas Emission Target Saves Money
With an 18 per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions since 2002 Xerox said it has already exceeded its 2012 greenhouse gas emission reduction target.
Xerox also added that it is to increase its goal by more than 100 per cent The company beat its 10 per cent reduction target and is now boosting its goal to a 25 per cent decrease by 2012
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 18 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition to preventing the emission of 87,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2006, the equivalent of taking more than 18,000 cars off the road, Xerox's greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction programme saved the company US$18 million last year.
Xerox commented that the results were validated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and they fulfil the company's commitments for participation in the EPA's Climate Leaders programme.
Achieving the reduction meant Xerox needed to invest in equipment and process upgrades but the company said that it expects to reap long-term financial and environmental benefits as a result.
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Patricia Calkins, Xerox's vice president for environment, health and safety, commented: "Long before it was popular to do so, Xerox ranked sustainability high on its list of priorities and led the industry in innovative ways to reduce waste and conserve energy.
This deep knowledge, along with our well-defined processes, contributed to our success in exceeding GHG reduction targets six years ahead of our goal." She added: "Our long-term experience has shown us that when we act in ways that benefit the environment, we make sound business decisions that not only benefit Xerox but also our customers and shareholders." Xerox joined the EPA Climate Leaders programme in 2003 and originally committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 10 per cent from the baseline year of 2002.
Analysing its GHG emissions, Xerox found it was nearly all associated with energy use - comprising indirect emissions from purchased electricity and steam and direct emissions from combustion of fossil fuels, such as natural gas and from burning gasoline and diesel fuels from vehicles, including the fleet of cars and trucks used by sales and service employees.
To meet its greenhouse gas reduction target, Xerox launched a company-wide energy reduction programme called Energy Challenge 2012.
The projects implemented resulted in greenhouse gas emissions reductions of 24 per cent reduction from using of company vehicles, whilst there was a 27 per cent drop in GHG emissions associated with burning natural gas.
At the same time there was a 13 per cent reduction in GHG emissions from electricity use.
Xerox claimed that not only did the conservation efforts help the environment, they also helped the company save money.
Energy consumption during the period dropped by 21 per cent, driven by a 12 per cent reduction in electricity use, a 27 per cent reduction in natural gas purchases and a 30 per cent reduction in gasoline and diesel fuel consumption.
According to Calkins, Xerox's energy expenses last year would have been 21 per cent higher had it not been for its conservation measures.
As a result the company saved US$18 million in 2006.
With its original target now met, Xerox said that it has set a new goal that will drive performance for the next stage of its GHG reduction programme and will spur additional GHG innovation.
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