Dealer Sustainability Program keeps Fuji Xerox green

Fuji Xerox launches new Dealer Sustainability Program to guide its dealers towards environmental and sustainable business.

"Our vision is to provide our dealer network, many of whom are SMEs without designated sustainability staff, or the resources to design environment programs, with a framework and support to address the increasingly important environmental expectations of their customers," explained Amanda Keogh, sustainability manager, Fuji Xerox Australia (pictured below).

"Rather than see our indirect sales network 'reinvent the wheel', Fuji Xerox Australia is offering its knowledge and experience so they can more easily adopt sustainable and environmental values," said Keogh.

Participants in the Fuji Xerox Dealer Sustainability Program are asked to record initiatives against objectives over the year, including electricity, fuel and water consumption, carbon emissions, paper purchased against revenue generated, the number and weight of devices recycled, land-filled or re-sold, and the amount of waste generated, including its recyclable percentage.

"The program is open to all Fuji Xerox Australia dealers. Each year Dealers 'recommit' to the program and the standards specified therein. Certificates of participation are issued at the close of the year when dealers have submitted their reports and demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement in environmental performance. This certification will be in the form of an office plaque and electronic logo for use on marketing collateral," said Keogh.

Dealers who have already signed up the program include Fuji Xerox Business Centres (XBC) in Townsville and Tasmania.

"As a dealership we have been striving to do the right thing in many areas for some time, but this program gives this matter a new focus and will encourage us to go the extra yards. It's a credit to Fuji Xerox Australia's sustainability initiatives that we can be supported in this way," said Roy Currie, director, XBC Townsville.

Fuji Xerox Australia will reward the best performing dealer each year. The winner receives an environmentally themed weekend away for two in the state in which they live in Australia.

"Fuji Xerox Australia is demonstrating sustainability leadership by influencing improved environmental outcomes in its indirect sales network. The benefit for our dealers' customers is in knowing they are working with an organisation that shares their sustainability values," said Keogh.