Targets

As long ago as 2008, Océ formulated a clear sustainability strategy, including targets for the short, medium and long term. The status of these targets is presented here. As the short term targets passed their target term in 2011, new targets1 were formulated.

Focal Area Paper

2011-2013

• To stimulate the use of recycled paper among customers, Océ will increase the Océ recycled A4 assortment in Europe to five different grades by 2013 (NEW).
  Status 2011: 3 grades.
• By 2013, Océ will launch a paper eco selection tool for the IS web shop (NEW).
  Status 2011: First pilots started.

2014-2016

• Océ will work with media suppliers to explore the possibilities for marketing an alternative, more sustainable printing medium than recycled paper for digital printing by the year 2015.
  Status 2011: Ongoing investigation.

Focal Area Energy

2011-2013

• By 2012, 100% of the electricity purchased for the production sites will be renewable electricity.
  Status 2011: 78% (2010: 45%). On schedule.
• By 2012, all newly introduced Océ print engines are equipped with an on-board remote service solution (NEW).
  Status 2011: Océ VarioPrint DP Line, Océ PlotWave 900, Océ ColorStream 3500 and Océ JetStream equipped with remote service solution.
• By 2012, average emissions for European lease cars will be reduced to 130 g CO2/km in line with the EU strategy.
  Status 2011: 138 g CO2/km (2010: 143 g CO2/km). On schedule.
• By 2013, average emissions for lease cars in the United States and Australia will be reduced to 200 g CO2/km.
  Status 2011: US: 271 g CO2/km (2010: 242 g CO2/km). Behind schedule.
  Australia: 227 g CO2/km (2010: 227 g CO2/km). Behind schedule.

Permanent target

• 100% of newly introduced eligible product platforms will be ENERGY STAR qualified.
  Status 2011: All newly introduced eligible product platforms are ENERGY STAR qualified².

Focal Area Reuse

2011-2013

• By 2012, the amount of waste landfilled from the production sites will be reduced to 2% of these sites’ total waste.
  Status 2011: 2.0% (2010: 2.2%) Target achieved ahead of schedule.
• By 2013, Océ will add at least two products to the Prémia Class remanufacturing program (NEW).
  Status 2011: Océ Prémia Class program includes 6 products

 2014-2016

• By 2014, the recovered value of remanufactured parts supplied by Océ’s centralized remanufacturing facilities³ will be doubled over 2010 (NEW).
  Status 2011: Recovered value increased by 75% over 2010.

Focal Area Product responsibility

2011-2013

• By 2012, Océ will introduce a new green flagship product^4,5.
  Status 2011: Target achieved ahead of schedule.
• All products introduced by 2012 will improve on at least two out of the four product-related focal points when compared to their predecessors⁵.
  Status 2011: On schedule.
• All products developed at one of the Océ R&D centers and based on Océ proprietary technology will be developed according to the Océ Eco Code from 2012 onwards.
  Status 2011: Océ Eco Code will be harmonized with Canon standards. On schedule.
• By 2013, Océ will stop shipping digital media carriers with information and tools relating to Océ equipment (NEW)⁶.
  Status 2011: Approximately 40,000 CDs shipped for TDS equipment.
• Océ will introduce its first EPEAT-compliant imaging product (NEW)⁷.
  Status 2011: On schedule.

 2014-2016

• By 2015, Océ will market two applications that will enable specific markets to become more eco-effective in their document management.
  Status 2011: On schedule.

Focal Area Employer of choice

2011-2013

• By 2013, Océ will implement a core values alignment program, explaining and celebrating the strength of the Canon and Océ combination (NEW).
  Status 2011: Océ uses 7 core values as guideline for employees.
• By 2013, 80% of the learning offering of the Océ International Training Centre will be based on an integrated learning concept (NEW)⁸.
  Status 2011: 40% (estimate)
• In 2013, the percentage of women in TOP positions will be at least 5% in The Netherlands⁹.
  Status 2011: 6%. Target achieved ahead of schedule.
• In 2013, the percentage of women in SUBTOP positions will be at least 9% in The Netherlands¹⁰.
  Status 2011: 8%. On schedule.

 2014-2016

• In 2015, the percentage of women in management positions will be 30%.¹¹
  Status 2011: 21%. Behind schedule.
• By 2015, 50% of the European OBS site staff will have successfully completed a vocational education and training program to become a document specialist (NEW).
  Status 2011: 0%

Footnotes

 
¹ Following Canon’s acquisition of more than 98.83 % of Océ’s shares, full integration will take place in the coming years which may affect the definition and scope of the targets.
² In the case of OEM products the policy of the manufacturer will be respected. Excluded are remanufactured models or Factory Produced New Models (FPNMs).
³ In The Netherlands and Czech Republic.
⁴ A green flagship product is a product that sets a new benchmark within its own product category in the market in at least two of the four product-related focal points.4
⁵ Product-related focal points are:

• Minimize incorrect and unnecessary prints;

• Minimize energy consumption per print;

• Maximize reuse of materials and minimize landfill;

• Minimize emissions of ozone, dust, toner and noise.

⁶ Information and tools will be made available online as far as legislation allows.
⁷ Provided that EPEAT 1680.2 label for Imaging Equipment is available.
⁸ A blend of formal and self-managed learning to maximize the effectiveness of competence development.
⁹ The TOP has been defined as the Board of Directors and Senior Management. Senior Management refers to the two levels below the Board of Directors.
¹⁰ The SUBTOP has been defined as middle management and professionals who are expected to reach the top. It comprises the third level below the Board of Directors.
¹¹ A management position is any position in which the employee leads one or more employees.