Companies that say they’re taking care of the environment are a dime a dozen these days, but I was surprised to find out that one manufacturer is actually doing what they claim – Fuji Xerox has been looking out for how their business impacts the world they work in for years.

Starting in 2007, Fuji Xerox started winning top marks from Japanese eco-award programs. Ever since, they’ve kept a top position in their industry. We can credit this to lead-free shafts in their copiers, Energy Star ™ power-saving developments beyond those of their competitors, and the choice to use LED rather than other forms of readouts. Making smaller, more efficient, and quiet-running pieces of equipment which consistently raises the bar in the field of eco-friendly engineering innovation has allowed Fuji Xerox to create a scientifically-based starting point from which to grow their philosophy and company.

Another aspect of Fuji Xerox’s eco-friendly policy is its development of their Eco-Manufacturing centre. This center, open since 2000, is re-manufacturing the components of Fuji Xerox technology into pieces the company calls “better than new” – and given that they’re keeping so many resources out of landfills, I have to agree! Luckily I’m not the only one, as Australian awards groups have been giving kudos to Fuji Xerox almost as long as the Japanese.

What makes Fuji Xerox different from everybody else in the eco-friendly field? How about delivering in hard numbers what most manufacturers only give in broad strokes and mission statements. How about being in compliance with ISO 14001, and working to prevent pollution both from their products and their business operations? How about expanding this to include the environmental impact of their clients? Fuji Xerox also pushes the boundaries of what’s called for by environmental protection laws, overshooting government-regulated targets on a regular basis.

Fuji Xerox keeps pushing hard science to make their products eco-friendly.