Citing the goal of being a good corporate citizen is easy, but executing on that goal is another story. Fortune 500 company Xerox has been designing and implementing sustainability efforts for decades, and has evolved its efforts in the area of environmental responsibility as market and customer demand have changed. Being a large multi-national company with more than 54,000 employees, Xerox has the added challenge of deploying sustainability practices worldwide, while still striving to meet the dual objectives of environmental responsibly and cost savings.
This Pike Research report provides in-depth coverage and analysis of Xerox’s activities in the areas of corporate sustainability and environmental responsibility. The document examines the origins of Xerox’s sustainability work, efforts to date, and how the company has evolved its approach environmental responsibility. This report also discusses Xerox’s sustainability strategy and key learning’s from work in this area. Finally, the report provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of the company’s various initiatives, and the impact of these programs on the business and the environment.
Key questions addressed:
- How did Xerox start down the road to corporate sustainability?
- How have sustainability initiatives evolved over time?
- What progress has Xerox made toward reaching its sustainability goals?
- How does a large multi-national company organize and implement sustainability practices?
- What can other companies learn from Xerox, which has been active in environmentally-responsible products for many years?
- What insight can Xerox provide other businesses in regard to sustainability strategy and what are its key learnings?
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
1.1 Company Overview
1.2 Sustainability Overview
2. Developing, Evolving, and Prioritizing Sustainability Efforts
2.1 Development and Evolution of Sustainable Practices
2.2 Implementing across Oceans and Business Units
2.3 Prioritize Initiatives and Projects
3. Detailing Consumption and Reduction Plans
3.1 Reducing Energy Use and Climate Protection
3.2 Preserving Biodiversity and the World’s Forests
3.3 Preserving Clean Air and Water
3.4 Preventing and Managing Waste
3.5 Partnerships and Participation
4. Sustainability Learnings and Recommendations
5. Conclusion and Evaluation
6. Acronym and Abbreviation List
7. Table of Contents
8. Table of Figures
9. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology
List of Charts and Figures
- Xerox’s Sustainability Commitment Areas
- Xerox’s Sustainability Partnerships and Indices
- Xerox’s Sustainability Strategy and Learnings
- Evaluation of Xerox’s Activities