PRINTITRESELLER.UK 45 VOX POP to introduce fully electric vehicles to our fleet of company cars, and we’ve also developed a new travel ‘self-serve’ platform. This allows colleagues to search for business travel by using CO² reduction as a filter.” Trevor Northfield: “We have various ways of keeping employees engaged in our sustainability efforts, including but not limited to training. Sharp provides online content for employees to access, team meetings, coffee break meetings and we also have various employee groups, including a specific group that deals with Corporate Social Responsibility.” Sylvie Thomas: “At Lexmark, we are committed to creating a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable future where we live and work, and we engage our employees in our initiatives to work together with suppliers and partners to ensure a positive impact on people and communities, while limiting the impact on the environment. We continue to prioritise maintaining efficient use of natural resources at our manufacturing, research and development, and office facilities worldwide. “Alongside sharing resources and information with our employees, we involve them in practical initiatives to positively impact their local communities. Between 2008 and 2021, Lexmark employees have planted over 627,456 trees around the world in parks, schools, cities and forests, with the goal of reaching 800,000+ by 2025.” Boris Manev: “Epson want its employees to remain mindful of the environment while on the job. We feel it is important for them to consider how their conduct, both at work and at home, affects the environment and we want them to take the initiative in coming up with real world solutions. Toward that end, Epson provides environmental education and promotes correct understanding of ecological practices. “Our environmental education curriculum for employees consists of a general education program, a professional education program, and general awareness-building activities. “The general education program consists of a mandatory Basic Environmental Training course as a first step, followed by echelon-based training courses in which non-management employees, managers, and executives learn what action they need to take in their respective positions to address environmental issues. “In the professional education program, employees select the courses they need in their particular area in order to acquire the skills and knowledge required for environmental action. We also build general environmental awareness among all personnel in a variety of ways, including through environmental messages from management to all employees and by implementing special actions during Environmental Sustainability Month and Energy Conservation Month.” Pietro Renda: “Our employees are focused on improving our platform day-by-day with sustainability in mind. In addition, every day we respect and adhere to sustainable behaviour, which as responsible citizens of the world we consider to be fundamental. “Therefore, we print and copy only when strictly necessary and we set our devices to duplex printing while ensuring devices are on ‘Ecoprint’ mode so as to consume less ink. We have also enabled the stand-by function, while avoiding screen savers featuring photos or text. At the end of each working day, we disconnect devices. We also place differentiable waste (paper, plastic, aluminum, glass, organic materials etc.) in the appropriate containers to facilitate the efficient recycling of waste, which in turn decreases the consumption of resources and energy. “We also encourage smart working approximately 90 per cent of the time, travelling only when strictly needed. Of course, we’re reliant on video calls and phone calls for managing and conducting business with our partners, customers and suppliers.” Steve Holmes: “We have created an environment where it is easy for our ‘PaperCutters’ to take part in our efforts to be as sustainable as possible. For instance, in our buildings, occupancy sensors or timers are used for lighting efficiency, while programmable thermostats automatically reduce heating and air conditioning during closed hours. Maintenance checks are regularly conducted on HVAC and other energy-intensive equipment, while windows are double-pane or better and doors are weather-sealed. Our TVs, MFDs and light up signage are all on power save/auto timers. When we moved into our Bracknell office, we also made a conscious effort to look for ways to minimise waste, and have eliminated the use of individual waste baskets at desks. “Food scraps are composted, and only reusable dishware is available for day-today office use. Only tap water is provided at our workplace; no water delivery service or single-serve plastic bottles. “Centralised printers are used, while paperless alternatives are used whenever possible (paystubs, invoicing, orientation materials, etc.) The majority of copier paper is used on both sides and recycling bins are clearly labelled, regularly monitored, and education is provided when needed. Furthermore, we put our money where our mouth is and we use our own cloud products to help track and manage our printing activity. Not only does this provide insights on where we have opportunities to improve print habits and behaviours in the office, but it helps to keep our team thoughtful and environmentally conscious when it comes to their own paper use. “An employee ‘green team’ is encouraged and supported by management in implementing sustainability efforts. In the UK specifically, we have an environmental guild team that meets regularly to discuss sustainability topics and look for ideas to improve our office and environmental impact. We take employee education seriously and educate all employees about sustainability practices. New employees are introduced to these as part of their onboarding programme, where they’re given an orientation on topics including waste reduction, our recycling programmes and commuting options.” continued... Steve Holmes Furthermore, we put our money where our mouth is and we use our own cloud products to help track and manage our printing activity
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