Company Recognized for Efforts Moving Towards Zero-Waste
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2012--
Pitney
Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) was recently honored by the Aquarion
Water Company for its protection of Connecticut’s natural resources
through the company’s environmental
program which focuses on its process to remanufacture equipment,
also known as green machines.
The company received the Aquarion Environmental Champion Large Business
Award from the Aquarion Water Company, which was presented by Senator
Richard Blumenthal, at a recent ceremony held at the Bridgeport Zoo.
Pitney Bowes was among four honorees, with other winners in the adult,
youth and non-profit organization categories.
“Environmental responsibility is an important part of our effort to
provide sustainable value to customers and shareholders,” said Robbie
Narcisse, vice president global ethics and business practices, Pitney
Bowes Inc. “Our environmental programs conserve energy, conserve raw
materials, save landfill space and reduce air pollution, and we are
pleased to be recognized by the Aquarion Water Company for our efforts.”
In 2011, the company’s sales of remanufactured products rose 64 percent
over 2010. Equipment remanufacture diverted 371,127 pounds of waste from
recycling to reuse in 2011. In addition, parts reuse significantly
reduced the amount of raw materials and energy needed to manufacture new
equipment. Based on Environmental Protection Agency estimates, the
environmental savings are equivalent to:
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Removing 1,714 passenger vehicles from the road;
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CO2 emissions from 979,902 gallons of gasoline consumed;
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CO2 emissions from the electricity use of 1,090 homes for one year;
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Carbon sequestered by 224,121 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
“We are pleased to honor Pitney Bowes for their leadership and
commitment to protecting our natural resources,” said Charles V.
Firlotte, president and CEO of Aquarion Water Company. "The
environmental, health and financial benefits to the state of Connecticut
are countless, and we’re delighted to spotlight Pitney Bowes’ efforts.”
Pitney Bowes’s environmental initiatives, along with many other
programs, are detailed in the company’s online Corporate Responsibility
report, available here.
About Pitney Bowes
Delivering more than 90 years of innovation,
Pitney Bowes provides software,
hardware
and services
that integrate physical and digital communications channels. Long known
for making its customers more productive, Pitney Bowes is increasingly
helping other companies grow their business through advanced customer
communications management. Pitney Bowes is a $5.3 billion company with
29,000 employees worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new
opportunity™.
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