Xerox Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:2 billion pounds diverted from landfills since 1991
ESG Focus Areas
- Circular Economy
- Waste Reduction
- Resource Conservation
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Diverted more than 2 billion pounds of waste from landfills since 1991
- Reduced energy consumption and GHG emissions through reuse of parts
- Cleaning components using a process that eliminates hazardous chemicals and waste
Social Achievements
- Job creation in supporting circular economy
- Improved economic conditions for those employed in supporting circular economy
Governance Achievements
- Achieved R2 certification for responsible recycling
- Meets Underwriters Laboratories (UL), EPA’s ENERGY STAR, and EPEAT standards
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Customer acceptance of products containing reused parts
- Scarcity of natural resources driving price increases
Mitigation Strategies
- Extensive quality testing of reused parts
- Same Total Satisfaction Guarantee as newly manufactured devices
- Signature analysis technology to ensure reused parts meet quality standards
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Preference for R2 certified companies for recycling
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Green Electronic Council Catalyst Award