Q. How are you addressing energy efficiency?
A. Pitney Bowes consistently monitors its energy consumption through an Energy Task Force. This is a cross-functional team that was formed in 2005 with the goal of developing programs to conserve energy, support clean energy and reduce costs. Conservation projects include everything from retrofitting lights to reconfiguring compressed air systems, optimizing boilers, upgrading office systems, and co-generating heat and electricity. The company also conducts periodic energy audits. Over the past two years the company's task force has been responsible for projects that have eliminated over 380 tons of carbon dioxide emissions from its operations.
In addition to energy efficiency throughout its operations, Pitney Bowes partnered in 1996 with the U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy to develop Energy Star guidelines for select mailing systems.
Q. Have you evaluated alternative, renewable (i.e., solar and wind) production on-site at the facility level, either through owning/operating a system or through PPA (power purchase agreement) with an installer/supplier etc.?
A. Since 2003, Pitney Bowes has offset the equivalency of 15,471 tons of carbon dioxide through the purchase of certified renewable energy credits. Pitney Bowes is also a co-founder of the Green Power Market Development Group, which aims to develop corporate markets for 1,000 megawatts of new, cost-competitive clean energy by 2010.
Pitney Bowes was recognized nationally by the U.S. EPA in 2008 for its participation in the EPA's Green Power Partnership program, which is a voluntary activity that challenges Fortune 500 companies to purchase green power. The company is currently conducting research on renewable energy sources and assessing their viability for its operations.
Q. How are you addressing facilities and equipment management?
A. Corporate Real Estate and the Environment, Health and Safety division of Pitney Bowes work together to identify opportunities within the company's operations to lessen environmental impact.
View article on one page