Xerox
| Industry:IT | ISIN:US9841211033 | Country:USA | CRR:B |
Company Profile:
Xerox is a technology and services enterprise. The company develops,
manufactures, markets, services and finances a range of document
equipment, software, solutions and services. Xerox markets and supports
document management systems, supplies and services through a variety of
distribution channels worldwide. The company's products include
high-end printing and publishing systems, digital multifunctional
devices (MFDs), digital copiers, laser and solid ink printers, fax
machines, document-management software and supplies.
Strengths/weaknesses profile:
Strengths:
- provision of comprehensive customer information on take-back guarantees, recycling and product safety
- all products certified to an internationally acknowledged eco-label
- comprehensive measures taken to reduce emissions of products
- comprehensive construction and design guidelines that consider reusability and recyclability of products
- group-wide implementation of a strategy for addressing climate change and related sector-specific risks
Weaknesses:
Reasons for inclusion in the Index:
The American printer and copier manufacturer Xerox can be described as a pioneer of its industry in more ways than one. Virtually all its products have been awarded the Energy Star energy-efficiency label. In addition, the group has developed a comprehensive and ambitious climate-protection strategy (25% reduction between 2002 and 2012). The company has also put in place sound measures to reduce significantly or prevent harmful emissions from its products. Xerox has implemented group-wide product development and design guidelines regarding the reusability and recyclability of its products.