Print.IT Reseller - issue 92

01732 759725 42 VOX POP The ability to implement and customise management strategies such as filters, restrictions, and redirection of print jobs, gives users the power to decide where and how to print less, and to use less colour while reducing paper consumption emissions in line with the 1.5°C scenario. “These initiatives position Epson to meet its Environmental Vision 2050, which is to become carbon negative and underground resource free by 2050.” Pietro Renda, Chief Marketing Officer, MPS Monitor: “The goal of MPS Monitor is to help our partners and end-users to activate all the necessary procedures to increase and ensure corporate sustainability, which we achieve through our software platform. “One way in which we work to achieve this goal at a dealer and end-user level, is through the specific features and integration tools that we have incorporated into the platform. As our software is fully cloud-based, no additional hardware is needed from the end-user or retailer, leading to less energy usage, less office space and fewer onsite maintenance needs. Additionally, installation of the DCA can be conducted remotely, so there is no need to visit customers onsite. This cuts traffic pollution and congestion. Plus, through the recent integration with gap intelligence, we can share details of the energy consumption of any monitored device, so users can intervene easily if a device is using an excessive amount of energy. “Furthermore, by analysing customers’ consumption of toner, dealers can plan more easily and avoid holding large stocks of toner sitting in a warehouse. This enables them to optimise shipments thanks to the benefits of a much more efficient ‘just in time’ delivery process. “More recently, thanks to PaperCut’s Integration through Microsoft Power BI Reports, dealers can provide endusers with crucial information on print quantities, cost control related to prints, copies, scans and faxes, through reports for users, departments, cost centres and projects. The ability to implement and customise management strategies such as filters, restrictions, and redirection of print jobs, gives users the power to decide where and how to print less, and to use less colour while reducing paper consumption.” Steve Holmes, EMEA Regional Director, Papercut: “It’s important to point out that at PaperCut, a sustainability strategy isn’t just a recent ‘bolt on’; it’s absolutely core to our DNA, as finding a way to eliminate paper waste was one of the key reasons PaperCut was founded. “This is why, from day one, sustainability has been one of our foundational values. To that end, across all PaperCut customers, we did some number crunching, and we anticipate that our Hold/Release function alone has held back over 3.4 billion sheets. Of that 3.4 billion held, only 1,063 billion were released, giving us a total of 2,337 billion sheets saved. That’s helped to save over 280,000 trees; and it’s not just the trees saved that we need to think about, but the energy and toner preserved, too.” Dave Prezzano: “We’re seeing a growing number of customers aligning themselves with organisations who prioritise sustainability not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s good for business as well. The launch of our Amplify Impact programme offers learning opportunities for partners on diversity and sustainability, including issues around climate change, social justice and the digital divide. “While the programme is voluntary, we are proud to say that over 80 per cent of our UK partners have signed a pledge with HP that taps into HP’s knowledge, training, and resources to assess and improve their sustainability performance whilst optimising sustainability-driven sales.” Sam Johnson: “In our recent survey of 500 IT decision-makers, 83 per cent said that operating more sustainably is a key part of their businesses’ plans. The issue is clearly high on the agendas of most firms, and they’re examining their supply chains as part of their sustainable transformation. So, it’s crucial that partners and vendors have strong environmental credentials as businesses scrutinise suppliers’ impact on the environment.” grade of vehicle we have has hybrid options, and the majority of vehicles we’ve purchased recently are totally hybrid. We have looked very closely at full EV vehicles and tested some; while we are not quite there yet, however I think we have almost reached that tipping point. It’s just a matter of when not if, although I suspect we will end up with a mix of EV and FCEVs as technology gets better and better.” Sylvie Thomas, Head of Sustainability Policies & CSR (EMEA), Lexmark: “Lexmark’s intention is to be fully carbon neutral by 2035. Since 2005 we’ve successfully reduced our emissions by 62 per cent globally by lowering our energy consumption and new plastics use, recycling and re-using products through our Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program and engineering durable products that are built to last.” Boris Manev, Head of Sustainability and Government Affairs, Epson Europe: “Epson has clear environmental sustainability targets – both near and long-term. These start with immediate initiatives around business travel reductions, switching to 100 per cent renewable energy, and reducing direct and indirect emissions in line with Science Based Targets by 2025. “Looking ahead, we’ve committed to spending 100 billion JPY (around £650 million) by 2030 on decarbonisation, closing the resource loop and mitigating our customers’ emissions. Our targets for 2030 include reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our supply chain by more than two million tonnes and reducing total continued... PrintIT Reseller: To what extent do you think customers (and employees) want to align themselves with organisations who place sustainability high on the business agenda? Sylvie Thomas

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