Suppliers Go Green

Rena Systems

Rena has taken some steps within the company to be more of a friend to the environment. The company recycles its trash, but also recycles, and reuses biodegradable packaging materials whenever possible.

Xerox

Xerox has been a leader in environmental sustainability since the 1960s. It was among the first in the industry to launch remanufacturing initiatives and remains a leader in creating waste-free products, manufactured in waste-free facilities. Xerox helps print providers by offering environmentally friendly products and giving them tips on how they can make their operations greener. From 2002 to 2006, Xerox reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 18 percent. Its goal is to reduce company-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2012, compared to 2002 levels. Xerox was an early adopter of ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management. All of its major manufacturing sites were certified to ISO 14001in 1997. Xerox has achieved a 91 percent recycle rate for non-hazardous solid waste.