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Océ reduces CO2 emission targets for its European car fleet by 20%
Monday 01. December 2008 - Océ, an international leader in digital document management, intends to reduce the average CO2 emissions of its European leasing vehicles to 130 grams per kilometer by 2012. Compared to current levels, the measure is expected to result in a 20% reduction in CO2 emission by 2012.
This new CO2 emission target will be incorporated into all company car policies operated by the international headquarters in The Netherlands and throughout its European sales companies. By setting this target, Océ further underlines its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
140 million kilometers a year
Océ maintains a fleet of around 4000 company cars for its management, sales and service staff in Europe. These company cars covered a distance of approximately 140 million kilometers in 2007. This is equivalent to emissions of 23,000 tons of CO2. The success of this new policy will be charted in the annual Sustainability Report.
Company cars must be clean and fuel efficient
“This new policy means that employees in our European sales companies and headquarters will only be able to choose from a selection of cars that produce less CO2 emissions then before,” says Océ Chief Technology and Operations Officer Anton Schaaf. “European Union legislation stimulates car manufacturers to produce cleaner cars. It is our responsibility as a sustainable company to take advantage of these cleaner and fuel-efficient cars.”
Customer visits planned with CO2 in mind
Sales and service staff need to plan periodic customer visits in order to understand and respond to customer requirements and advise them on the maintenance of Océ printers and software applications. Océ enables reduced road travel where possible by efficient planning processes and service at a distance. The Océ customer support center coordinates the service process to minimize unnecessary transport. Furthermore, Océ promotes the use of videoconferencing, teleworking and e-learning within the company. Océ has a long and sustainable history that began with research into the quality of drinking water by Lodewijk van der Grinten, the founder of the company, in 1877.