Xerox Contributions to Environmental Sustainability

Xerox Draws Global Recognition for Sustainability, Innovation

2011-12-21T07:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) wraps up 2011 with awards and accolades that represent the character of the company and the strong values for which it has operated by for more than 50 years.

Xerox Releases 2011 Global Citizenship Report

2011-10-28T04:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) released its sixth Global Citizenship Report. The report illustrates how the company’s continued innovation supports the triple bottom line; good for the customer, good for the company and good for the planet.

Xerox Helps LA Drivers Find a Parking Spot

2011-10-27T04:05:00-08:00

Finding a parking space in downtown Los Angeles will be a lot easier for drivers beginning in spring 2012. The city is teaming up with ACS, A Xerox Company (NYSE: XRX), to create a new pricing system that is part of a parking strategy designed to relieve traffic congestion, reduce air pollution, and improve the efficiency of downtown LA’s transit operations.

Xerox Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

2011-09-13T08:00:00-08:00

Recognized for its commitment to sustainable innovation, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America).

Xerox Ranks High in Sustainability, Diversity, Ethics

2011-08-02T03:00:00-08:00

During the first half of 2011, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) received awards and accolades highlighting its leadership in corporate social responsibility. The recognition, including the FTSE4Good Index Series and Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, underscores the company’s commitments in the areas of sustainability, diversity, governance and ethics.

Cuyahoga Community College Saves Money with Xerox MPS

2011-07-26T02:00:00-08:00

Colleges and universities take note: a closer look at the way students and staff are printing documents could go a long way in stretching the budget. For example, Ohio-based Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) will save nearly $2 million using Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) managed print services (MPS) to control costs associated with printing across its three campuses.

New Xerox ColorQube MFPs Keep Every Day Color Costs in Check

2011-05-06T04:00:00-08:00

Companies can cut color print costs in half with the Hybrid Color Pricing Plans available on the Xerox ColorQube 9300 Series – paying only for the amount of color on a given page. This is an important differentiation when using just a little bit of color, such as a company logo on letterhead.

Workplace Survey by Buck Consultants Reveals that Green Programs Save

2011-04-11T04:05:00-08:00

Buck’s third annual survey, “Greening of the American Workplace,” revealed that 60 percent of organizations are measuring their cost savings from green programs, up from 39 percent last year – an increase of 54 percent.

Xerox Deploys MPS for LA Trade-Technical College

2011-04-06T04:00:00-08:00

While searching for new opportunities to save money, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) signed on for Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) managed print services (MPS) to cut operational costs by $1.5 million and boost student recruitment with more efficient and environmentally-sensitive technology.

Xerox Makes Paperless Mortgage Faster and Easier

2011-03-29T06:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) is expanding the benefits of paperless loans to closing agents with the newest release of BlitzDocs® eXtended Edition (XE).

City of Rochester, N.Y., Saves More than $2 Million with Xerox MPS

2011-03-15T04:00:00-08:00

The city of Rochester, N.Y., is working with Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) to save more than $2 million in printing costs.

Will Employees Choose the Greener Options for Office Printing?

2011-03-07T04:53:00-08:00

In his third feature from the “Executive Sustainability Forum” prominent green blogger Andrew Winston addresses how companies and employees view green printing. Employees say the environment is an important consideration when they decide to print or not, but do they act on it?

Xerox to Manage Print Operations for Kelly Services

2011-03-03T05:00:00-08:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 3, 2011 – Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is deploying a managed print services (MPS) strategy across Kelly Services’ North American operations to reduce costs up to 10 percent by better managing documents throughout... <img src="http://news.xerox.com/rss.ashx?id=671545" height="1" width="1" />

Office Depot Partners with Xerox to Offer Managed Print Services to Customers Across Europe

2011-03-01T08:20:00-08:00

Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced a partnership with Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) to offer Managed Print Services to customers across Europe.

Ask Customers to Use Less of Your Product: The Big Heresy

2011-02-14T05:00:00-08:00

Prominent green blogger and bestselling “Green to Gold” author Andrew Winston shares insights following his attendance of the “Executive Sustainability Forum,” hosted by Waste Management, Xerox and Arizona State University in conjunction with the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament. In his second feature, Winston talks about why Xerox is working with customers to, surprise….print less!

The Fundamentals of a Corporate Sustainability Program

2011-02-07T12:15:00-08:00

Prominent green blogger and bestselling “Green to Gold” author Andrew Winston shares insights following his attendance of the “Executive Sustainability Forum,” hosted by Waste Management, Xerox and Arizona State University in conjunction with the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament. In the first of this two-part series, Winston shares his thoughts on the fundamentals of a corporate sustainability program.

Industry Watchers Pick Xerox for Top Innovation Awards

2011-01-24T07:00:00-08:00

Several of the industry’s leading technology analysts, research firms and publications have honored products and services from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) with top awards.

Xerox Earns Recognition as Corporate Citizen

2011-01-11T04:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) continues to be recognized by a number of organizations that track sustainability, diversity, governance, ethics and work place environment.

Copernicus Expects to Save Millions with Xerox DocuShare

2010-12-20T05:00:00-08:00

The Copernicus Group Independent Review Board (CGIRB) is using Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) DocuShare® CPX Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software to share and store critical biomedical research documents for the Food and Drug Administration – and expects to save more than $2 million in doing so.

Xerox Releases 2010 Report on Global Citizenship

2010-12-20T04:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today released its 2010 Report on Global Citizenship. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s activities and progress in the areas of corporate social responsibility: environmental sustainability, governance and ethics, customer privacy and satisfaction, employee diversity and development and corporate giving and volunteerism.

Xerox to Invest $25 Million to Expand Toner Plant

2010-12-07T05:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) will invest $25 million in the coming year to expand its EA Toner plant to handle the increasing worldwide need for chemically grown toner used in Xerox printers and production presses.

Xerox Employees Use Green Tactics to Boost Savings, Earn Earth Awards

2010-11-11T05:00:00-08:00

“For 17 years our Earth Awards program has showcased how employees improve the business – and benefit the world – by eliminating waste,” said Patty Calkins, Xerox vice president, Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability. “Xerox employees have a strong sense of pride attached to our legacy of being environmentally conscious.”

Xerox Takes Another Step Toward Zero Waste, New Recycling Program

2010-11-09T04:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) launched today a new return and recycling program that simplifies the way customers return toner and supplies and expands the company’s effort to keep billions of pounds of waste out of landfills.

Xerox Earns Recognition for Citizenship Efforts

2010-06-30T08:00:00-08:00

During the first half of 2010, a number of organizations that monitor corporate citizenship recognized Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) for its ongoing efforts in the areas of sustainability, diversity, governance and ethics as well as efforts to provide employees a great place to work.

Considering MPS? IDC MarketScape Finds Xerox A Leader

2010-04-28T03:00:00-08:00

IDC’s recent MPS MarketScape report positions Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) as a leader, analyzes the growing list of MPS vendors and delivers an overview of competitive fitness.

Fifty-three percent of U.S. Employers Deploy Green Programs in the Workplace

2010-04-21T05:00:00-08:00

Going “green” in the workplace can lead to more green in the bank according to a new survey released today from Buck Consultants, an independent subsidiary of ACS, A Xerox Company. The survey showed that the number of U.S. employers with formal “green workplace” programs rose significantly last year with many organizations reporting cost savings from reduced use of paper and electricity.

Xerox, The Nature Conservancy Extend Partnership

2010-04-14T04:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation will invest an additional $1 million over the next four years in the second phase of its partnership with The Nature Conservancy to promote forest conservation and sustainable forest management around the globe.

Xerox Named to FTSE4Good Index

2010-04-01T04:00:00-08:00

NORWALK, Conn. -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has been named for a second time to the FTSE4Good Index Series. This stock index measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognized standards for corporate...

Xerox Recognized for Corporate Citizenship Initiatives

2009-12-10T08:00:00-08:00

NORWALK, Conn. -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has been internationally recognized in the second half of 2009 for its corporate citizenship efforts in the areas of sustainability, diversity and health and wellness. "Our longstanding...

Xerox Releases 2009 Report on Global Citizenship

2009-11-03T08:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today released its 2009 Report on Global Citizenship. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's activities and progress in the areas of corporate social responsibility: environmental sustainability, governance and ethics, customer privacy and satisfaction, employee diversity and development and corporate giving and volunteerism.

New Coated Paper Good for Environment, Wallet

2009-09-08T07:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) latest paper innovation is a coated stock that is good for the wallet and even better for the environment.

Xerox's ColorQube Solid Ink Multifunction Printer Honored with Outstanding Achievement Award

2009-07-20T07:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) ColorQube™ 9200 Series multifunction printer (MFP) received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) for its innovative pricing structure, ease of use and environmental benefits. The honor marks the third industry award bestowed on the world's first high-speed solid ink MFP since it was launched in May. <img src="http://news.xerox.com/rss.ashx?id=512158" height="1" width="1" />

Xerox Earth Awards Drive Stronger Business Results

2009-07-15T07:00:00-08:00

Employees of Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) have demonstrated once again that what is good for the environment is also good for business. The company's 16th annual Earth Awards honored projects from around the globe that collectively totaled $7.3 million in cost savings, more than 1.3 million pounds in waste elimination, and 500,000 KWH in energy reduction.

Xerox Recognized for Commitment to Citizenship

2009-06-24T07:00:00-08:00

NORWALK, Conn. -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) earned recognition from a number of organizations for its initiatives in corporate citizenship in the first half of 2009. "Our commitment to citizenship began decades ago as the right thing to do,"...

Xerox ColorQube Solid Ink Multifunction Printer Wins Tech Innovation Award

2009-05-26T07:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) ColorQube™ 9200 Series multifunction printer (MFP), launched earlier this month, is already turning heads in the office printing market. The MFP was honored with a Technological Innovation Award from Industry Analysts, Inc., in recognition of the breakthrough technology behind the world's first high-speed solid ink multifunction printer. <img src="http://news.xerox.com/rss.ashx?id=512042" height="1" width="1" />

Mulcahy to Wall Street Journal: Our values drive environmental policies

2009-03-09T23:00:00-08:00

Mulcahy to Wall Street Journal: Our values drive environmental policies

Xerox ranks 16 of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

2009-03-08T00:00:00-08:00

Xerox ranks 16 of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

Video: Interview with Xerox CEO & Fox Business News

2009-03-06T00:00:00-08:00

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Xerox Ranked No. 1 in Computer Industry by FORTUNE Survey

2009-03-02T15:01:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is the world's most admired company in the computer industry as ranked in FORTUNE magazine's annual reputation survey released today. Xerox jumped to number one from last year's industry ranking of number four.

Xerox Named to Dow Jones and KLD Sustainability Indices

2008-11-19T07:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has received multiple honors distinguishing its economic, environmental and social investment performance. For the second consecutive year, Xerox has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America. In addition, the company was picked by an independent research firm, KLD, which identifies companies that meet globally recognized standards for corporate responsibility.

Xerox to Produce Next Generation, Energy Efficient Toner

2008-11-18T12:00:00-08:00

Six 25,000 gallon tanks will find a home in Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) EA toner plant in Webster, N.Y. this week. The arrival of the tanks will herald an era of more energy efficient digital printing, preparing for the production of Ultra Low-Melt EA Toner, a breakthrough product that can cut overall power consumption of digital printing devices by as much as 15 to 30 percent.

Xerox Announces 2008 Report on Global Citizenship

2008-11-10T07:00:00-08:00

NORWALK, Conn. -- Xerox Corporation, (NYSE: XRX) today released its

Public Gets Sneak Peek at Xerox's Erasable Paper at NextFest

2008-09-26T06:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is unveiling its erasable paper to the public for the first time at WIRED NextFest, a showcase of global innovations that are transforming the world. The experimental paper can be printed on again and again, reducing paper use in the office and cutting back waste.

New Xerox Paper and Tools Give Customers More Green Printing Choices

2008-09-22T06:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is making it simpler for customers to print more responsibly. The company has unveiled a comprehensive program of papers, resources and Web tools to help customers identify the right paper, the right supplies and the right way to print with the environment in mind.

Xerox Showcases Environmental Sustainability at drupa 2008

2008-06-06T08:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is bringing a deeper shade of green to its environmental sustainability efforts at drupa 2008, the world's premier printing event. The company's sweeping initiatives include a stand that was designed, constructed and staged in a sustainable way, and a range of offerings to help Xerox customers go green. These include a broad focus on products, services and applications that are eco-friendly, and new educational materials and training sessions on sustainability.

EPA Recognizes Xerox for Decades of Environmental Stewardship

2008-05-21T11:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today became the first technology company to be named a Performance Track Corporate Leader by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Xerox is one of only five companies named an EPA Corporate Leader.

Xerox Hosts European Leadership Summit

2008-05-19T05:00:00-08:00

On May 28 and 29, 2008 the first Xerox European Leadership Summit: Creating Sustainable Value will gather more than 100 leaders of European businesses to tackle the challenge of driving financial performance whilst responding to the sustainability agenda. Industry luminaries will share best practices and lead panel discussions to explore the creation of sustainable business strategies that foster innovation, growth and profitability.

Xerox Commits $2 Million to RIT Targeting Education and Research in Sustainability

2008-04-24T17:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), building on four decades of leadership in advancing environmentally sustainable practices, is committing $2 million to Rochester Institute of Technology to serve as a founding partner of The Golisano Institute for Sustainability.

Every Day is Earth Day at Xerox

2008-04-21T05:00:00-08:00

NORWALK, Conn. -- With green practices that began even before the first Earth Day was observed in 1970, every day is Earth Day at Xerox. The company turned up the volume this week with special projects that encourage employees around the world to...

Seven Tips to Creating a More Eco-Friendly Office

2008-04-17T05:00:00-08:00

NORWALK, Conn. -- Recycling newspapers, bringing re-useable bags to the grocery store and turning the furnace up or down a few degrees are just a few of the steps that eco-conscious consumers are taking to live a more environmentally sustainable...

Green Grief! Are you the office environmental offender?

2008-04-17T05:00:00-08:00

-- Memos, reports, invoices, forms, presentations and instructions are the trademark of a busy office - and signal the vital role paper plays in it every day. Yet Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) studies show that office workers throw away 45 percent of documents within 24 hours of printing them.

Five Paper Tips from Xerox: Use Less, Use Wisely

2008-03-31T07:00:00-08:00

Xerox Launches Industry's First "Green" Calculator for Office

2008-03-25T05:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) unveiled the industry's first Sustainability Calculator designed to help customers pinpoint opportunities to reduce their environmental impact while reducing costs. The new proprietary software tool measures the overall impact a company's document technologies have on the environment.

Xerox Named to FTSE4Good Index

2008-03-17T07:00:00-08:00

-- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has been named for the first time to the FTSE4Good Index Series. This stock index measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognized standards for corporate responsibility.

Xerox Canada Appoints Director of Sustainability

2008-02-12T08:00:00-08:00

OTTAWA -- Xerox Canada Inc. today announced the appointment of Emechete (Eme) Onuoha to director, federal government relations and sustainability. Mr. Onuoha joined Xerox Canada in 2007 and was promoted to his current position in January 2008,...

Xerox Earns Distinguished FSC and PEFC Certifications

2007-12-11T07:00:00-08:00

As part of its long-standing commitment to preserve biodiversity through responsible forest management and to provide customers with "greener" paper choices, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) earned "chain of custody" certification from both the Forest Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. Audio Podcast (9 mins., MP3, 4MB): Dave Bubser, U.S. regional manager, Rainforest Alliance SmartWood Program, and Maggie Ochs manager, Worldwide Product Planning and Marketing Strategy, Xerox Supplies talk about the two certifications.

Xerox Exceeds Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target, Sets New Goal

2007-12-03T07:00:00-08:00

Reflecting a company-wide commitment to environmental stewardship, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has already exceeded its 2012 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction target and is upping its goal by more than 100 percent. Video (6 mins., WMV, 28MB) Audio Podcast (9 mins., MP3, 8MB)

Xerox Releases 2007 Report on Global Citizenship

2007-11-12T07:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today released its 2007 Report on Global Citizenship, articulating its aspirations and accomplishments in environmental stewardship and sustainability, workplace practices, ethics and corporate governance and FILE_NR_community_involvement.

Xerox Diverts 2 Billion Pounds of Waste From Landfills

2007-11-09T06:00:00-08:00

By recycling yet one more 5-pound toner cartridge from a Xerox multifunction system, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) announced today it has surpassed a major sustainability milestone by diverting more than 2 billion pounds of electronic waste from landfills around the world through waste-free initiatives that create sustainability benefits for the company and its customers.

Xerox Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

2007-10-22T05:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) in recognition of the company's economic, environmental and social performance.

$1 Million Xerox Grant Creates MIT Fellowships

2007-08-09T05:30:00-08:00

In an effort to drive further research in engineering fields such as green innovation, imaging and smart document technology, nanotechnology and MEMS, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), through The Xerox Foundation, is providing a $1 million grant to fund fellowships at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Xerox High Yield Business Paper™ Saves Trees, Costs Less to Mail

2007-07-30T06:30:00-08:00

Aligning business innovation with environmental responsibility, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today unveiled a first-of-its-kind paper for digital printing that uses half as many trees as traditional paper, while lowering the cost to mail printed material.

Xerox Joins U.S. Climate Action Partnership

2007-07-18T08:30:00-08:00

Xerox is the first high technology company to join the United States Climate Action Partnership, an alliance of business and environmental leaders working together to protect the climate and spur legislation and regulation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Xerox Funds University Research on Biodegradable 'Green Polymers'

2007-06-27T05:00:00-08:00

Scientists at State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, N.Y., are getting some help from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) as they seek to make inexpensive biodegradable plastics from byproducts of wood-based ethanol production.

Make Your Office "Greener" with Tips From Xerox

2007-04-23T08:00:00-08:00

On Earth Day and every day, Xerox encourages offices to think "Green at Work," by following simple steps.

Xerox Redesigns Products for Lower Energy Use, Meeting Tough New EPA Energy Star Criteria

2007-04-12T07:00:00-08:00

Over the past two years, Xerox Corporation scientists and engineers have trained their sights on developing products that use significantly less energy. The payoff: More than half of the companyâ€™s office and production product offerings meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rigorous new ENERGY STAR® requirements that went into effect on April 1. <img src="http://news.xerox.com/rss.ashx?id=512064" height="1" width="1" />

Xerox Releases Its First Global Citizenship Report

2006-10-26T05:00:00-08:00

Consistent with a long-standing legacy in social responsibility that's articulated today in the company's first global citizenship report, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is joining The Nature Conservancy in a new partnership to improve management of global forests, the source of raw material for paper.

The Nature Conservancy and Xerox Launch Partnership

2006-10-26T05:00:00-08:00

Aiming to ensure that today's forest lands are there for tomorrow's generations, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has invested $1 million in an innovative partnership with The Nature Conservancy to strengthen and advance practices used to conserve the world's forests.

Xerox Will Report Emissions with CA Climate Action Registry

2006-09-13T11:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has joined the California Climate Action Registry (Registry), a distinguished group of organizations demonstrating leadership by voluntarily taking action on climate change. As a member, Xerox will work with the Registry to annually track, report and certify its greenhouse gas emissions, the main drivers of global warming.

'Secret Agent' for Xerox Toner Helps Uncover More Energy Savings

2006-04-18T05:00:00-08:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has deployed a "secret agent" to help it conserve more energy. A secret E-Agent, that is.