Climate Change Data

Océ N.V.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2004-12 to 2005-11, 2007-12 to 2008-11)

Reporting Period: 2004-12 to 2005-11

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:23,400 tCO2e (direct); 49,320 tCO2e (indirect)
Renewable Energy Share:2.2% (18 TJ of 804 TJ)
Total Energy Consumption:804 TJ (direct); 960 TJ (indirect)
Water Consumption:590,000 m3
Waste Generated:16,400 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Planet
  • Profit

Environmental Achievements

  • ISO 14001 certification for multiple sites (Venlo, Poing, Fiskeville, etc.)
  • Reduction in city water usage at Arkwright by 53.4%
  • 70.7% reduction in combined aqueous, solvent and solid hazardous waste at Arkwright
  • 18 TJ of energy consumption from renewable sources in Venlo
  • Significant savings in emissions from truck transportation due to toner delivery changes at Poing

Social Achievements

  • Launched Global Océ Professionals program
  • High customer satisfaction rates (4.5/5 in North America)
  • Implementation of a 38-hour working week at Océ Printing Systems (Poing, Germany)
  • Involvement of Works Councils in company decisions
  • Various health and wellness programs implemented at multiple sites

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Adherence to the Dutch Corporate Governance Code (Code Tabaksblat)
  • Establishment of a Corporate Sustainability Forum
  • Whistleblowing procedure implemented

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 1% improvement in energy efficiency per year (2005-2008) in Venlo
  • Energy saving plan for 2006 and 2007 in Poing
  • 2% reduction in electricity and gas usage per square meter coated at Arkwright
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete waste reduction plan for Venlo site
  • Complete program to investigate measures to prevent solvent emissions in Venlo

Environmental Challenges

  • Integrating sustainability ambitions with business strategy
  • Insufficient certified paper availability for sustainable forestry
  • Difficulty in achieving significant energy savings after years of programs
  • RoHS legislation impacting reuse of parts and machines
Mitigation Strategies
  • Project initiated to identify sustainability aspects relevant to customers
  • Using PEFC and FSC certified paper, promoting these certifications with suppliers and customers
  • Multi-year energy efficiency plan (1% improvement target)
  • Investigating measures to prevent solvent emissions
  • Seeking exemption for reuse of non-RoHS compliant parts

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits of suppliers and waste management firms

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Declaration based on UN Global Compact principles
  • Selection of suppliers based on reliability and sustainability criteria
  • Requirement for suppliers to meet product safety and environmental standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Océ internal auditors

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Océ VarioPrint 2110 (low paper jams)
  • Océ cps700, 800, 900 (consistent color printing)
  • Océ TDS450 (low dust and ozone emissions)

Awards & Recognition

  • Dow Jones Sustainability Index (2004-2005)
  • iF Design Award China 2005 (Océ VarioStream 7000)

Reporting Period: 2007-12 to 2008-11

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13.3 ktCO2e + 34.9 ktCO2e (car fleet) + 48.2 ktCO2e (indirect) = 96.4 ktCO2e (estimated)
Scope 1 Emissions:13.3 ktCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:48.2 ktCO2e (estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:7% (electricity for production sites)
Total Energy Consumption:722 TJ
Water Consumption:150,000 m3 (drinking water) + 12,000 m3 (groundwater)
Waste Generated:16.6 kt (hazardous and non-hazardous)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Minimize incorrect and unnecessary prints
  • Minimize energy consumption per print
  • Maximize reuse of materials and minimize landfill
  • Minimize emissions of ozone, dust, toner and noise
  • Establish Océ as the employer of choice

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched the Océ ColorWave 600, an emission-free wide format color printer with optimal energy efficiency
  • Océ-France obtained ISO 14001 certification in December 2007
  • Océ UK obtained ISO 14001 certification in February 2009
  • Formed a Digital Print De-inking Alliance (DPDA) with three other printer producers to research inkjet-printed paper recyclability
  • Intensified marketing of remanufactured systems under the brand name Océ Prémia Class

Social Achievements

  • Further rolled out its international human resources policy, providing ample training opportunities for all employees
  • In the Netherlands, gave special attention to diversity by participating in programs focusing on female talent in industry and government
  • Organized an international stakeholder dialogue in November 2008 to discuss sustainability policy, performance, and reporting

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a formal Fraud Risk Management Policy in 2007
  • Published an Océ Antitrust and Competition Law Handbook in 2008
  • Issued an Intellectual Property Policy in 2008
  • Appointed a Senior Vice President Corporate Public Affairs in September 2008

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • By 2015, market two applications enabling eco-effective document management
  • By 2015, explore marketing a more sustainable printing medium than recycled paper
  • In 2015, 30% women in management positions
Medium-term Goals:
  • By 2012, introduce a new green flagship product
  • All products introduced by 2012 to improve on at least two product-related focal points
  • All products developed to follow Océ Eco Code from 2012
  • By 2012, <2% of production site waste landfilled
  • By 2012, average European lease car emissions <130 g CO2/km
  • By 2012, 100% renewable electricity for production sites
  • In 2013, >5% women in top positions in the Netherlands
  • In 2013, >9% women in sub-top positions in the Netherlands
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% of newly introduced eligible product platforms to be ENERGY STAR® qualified
  • 100% of newly introduced office products to comply with the ‘Blue Angel’ eco-labeling program
  • By 2010, >20% reused parts in Océ developed products
  • By 2010, >90% of sourced paper to carry a sustainable paper certification label
  • Roll out employee awareness program; 100% of sales and service employees educated on eco-efficient document management

Environmental Challenges

  • Economic downturn requiring stringent cost control program and job reductions
  • Balancing cost reduction through production outsourcing with environmental impact
  • Increased sales through resellers reducing the number of leased systems and remanufacturing opportunities
  • Increasing use of paper despite its environmental impact
Mitigation Strategies
  • Careful management of job reductions
  • Outsourcing only parts manufacturing while increasing assembly points in sales regions
  • Focusing on documenting beyond paper printing
  • Developing systems minimizing unnecessary prints and promoting eco-efficient document management

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Declaration on UN Global Compact; site inspections of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Océ ColorWave 600

Awards & Recognition

  • Buyers Laboratory Inc. ‘Pick of the Year’ awards; Energy Conservation Grand Prize; ‘Highly Recommended’ rating and ‘Outstanding achievement’ technology award for Océ VarioPrint 6250; ‘Green Reprographer of the Year’ award