Fuji Xerox Releases Sustainability Report 2006
| TOKYO, September 6, 2006 — Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. has released its Sustainability Report 2006, which summarizes corporate activities in FY2005 aimed at contributing to the realization of a sustainable society. |
| The purpose of this Report is to communicate a wide range of the company’s activities to all stakeholders and receive opinions that can be reflected in management, so that Fuji Xerox can act as society expects and continuously improve its relationship with all stakeholders. Therefore, the report not only introduces activities already implemented, but also activities currently being challenged. |
| As the business grows globally, the company is meeting the challenge of fulfilling its social responsibilities as well as creating effective management and corporate governance structures on a global basis, so the report introduces more global issues than the past editions. In continuation from last year, it highlights the progress of paper procurement and resource recycling, which remain highly important to Fuji Xerox’s business. |
| In order to introduce as much information as possible, this year's Report also incorporates a Web version to complement the printed version. As in last year’s edition, the printed version has been produced in Japanese, EnglishNote 1 and ChineseNote 2, while the Web version is compiled in Japanese and EnglishNote 3. The printed version comprises 54 A4 pages while the Web version comprises 100 items and nearly 250 pages(A4 size). |
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Release planned for October, 2006 |
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Release planned for November, 2006 |
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Release planned for October 2006 |
| Further, the Web version includes various navigation tools such as report maps and guideline comparison tables so that the necessary information can be found easily. Each page has a sound browser so that the visually challenged can also enjoy the contents. |
| Fuji Xerox’s CSR activities and the Report have been independently reviewed by Kanji Tanimoto (Hitotsubashi University Professor) and Makoto Saito (attorney at law). |
- Highlight 1: Documents for Enhancing Management
- In light of the enactment of the Japanese version of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, establishing internal controls has become a key management challenge. Fuji Xerox has launched a project to establish its own internal controls, and deploy the know-how and the document technology acquired in this process as services business for its customers. The Report showcases how Fuji Xerox contributes to the society through its core business.
- Highlight 2: Compliance is More Than Just Formal Measures
- Fuji Xerox has promoted the most advanced activities in Japan to strengthen compliance. However, how to establish a compliance framework on a global basis is a big challenge because content and execution of legislation are different by countries. The Report introduces initiatives to create a compliance framework in the true sense of the word, which is incorporated in employee’s consciousness and their operations, and which really works.
- Highlight 3: Becoming a Company Where Employees Can Work With Enthusiasm
- Fuji Xerox has led society in creating a better environment for females to work in. What activities should be taken in order for all employees, including females, to achieve growth and fulfil their potential? The Report introduces a dialogue between outside experts and Fuji Xerox’s female employees.
- Highlight 4: Becoming a Company That Is Truly Rooted in China
- Fuji Xerox aims to be a “strong, kind and interesting” company, and the spirit has been taken up in China. The Report introduces the independent challenge of Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen to become a company deeply rooted in Chinese society by achieving employees’ satisfaction in being an integral part of the company.
- Highlight 5: Toward a Sustainable Model for Paper Procurement
- Even with increased document digitization, paper remains a core part of Fuji Xerox business. How can Fuji Xerox continue the business while protecting the natural environment? The Report introduces FY2005 progress to secure sustainable paper procurement, a topic also covered in last year’s Highlights.
- Highlight 6: The Long Road to a Recycling-Based Production System
- One year has passed since Fuji Xerox launched the Integrated Recycling System throughout the Asia-Pacific region in 2004. The Report highlights ongoing efforts in Thailand and Suzuka, introducing what Fuji Xerox has achieved as well as what issues still remain.
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