Océ answers paper dilemma with zero CO2 emissions
Carbon neutrally produced paper key to sustainability
Venlo, The Netherlands, 15 April 2010 ─ Océ, an international leader in digital printing and document management, today announced that it has extended its portfolio of sustainable paper with a carbon neutrally produced paper. The Océ Black Label Zero is produced in an integrated mill where part of the energy needed for the paper production comes from the mill’s own pulp-making process. Other fuels used in the process are biofuels, leading to a paper profile of zero CO2 emissions.
Sustainable paper sourced by Océ rises to 70%
The percentage of sustainable paper sourced worldwide amounted to 70%. This is one of the keynote messages enshrined in the Océ Sustainability Report 2009, published today. Other highlights are the increase in the amount of reused parts and modules in products developed by Océ as well as the reduction of landfill.
Sustainable paper
Océ Black Label Zero comes from an FSC® certified source; the paper is produced from wood coming from sustainably-managed forests. Océ Black Label Zero is also certified with the EU Ecolabel and the Nordic Swan. These certifications guarantee maximum sustainability throughout the production chain and include strict criteria for emissions to air and water use, energy consumption, use of chemicals and waste management. Furthermore, Océ Black Label Zero is bleached in the most environmentally-friendly manner, totally chlorine-free (TCF). The paper is available in 75 and 80g/m2 A4 and A3.
Reuse means less energy and waste
The use of materials for products that Océ developed in-house amounted to 4.5 kilotons, 22% of which consisted of reused materials. Océ exceeded its target set in 2008 for the reuse of materials. Océ also refurbished approximately 12,000 service parts (150 tons). The increase in reuse is a result of optimising Océ’s remanufacturing activities. The Océ Prémia Class programme was enhanced with new models fully remanufactured from end-of-life products to give them a new lifecycle and reduce waste. Waste processing optimisation enabled a reduction in the total amount of waste landfilled from Océ production sites to 2.2% in 2009, down from 3.6% in 2008.
The Océ 2009 Sustainability Report can be found on sustainability.oce.com, where an overview of the company’s sustainability strategy, objectives and results is presented.
About Océ
Océ is one of the world’s leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The broad Océ offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and colour display graphics. Océ is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the world’s Fortune 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Océ customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Océ is active in approximately 100 countries and employs some 22,000 people worldwide. Total revenues in 2009 amounted to € 2.6 billion. Océ is listed on Euronext in Amsterdam. For more information on Océ, visit www.oce.com.
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