To our valued customers,
I am pleased to introduce Lexmark’s Environmental Sustainability Report. In addition to sharing our 2007 environmental progress, this report also conveys the depth and breadth of our commitment to sustainable practices around the world. Since Lexmark’s inception, this commitment has been one of our company’s fundamental values and a source of pride for Lexmark employees.
As the only printer company that is exclusively focused on printing, we believe Lexmark is unique in its ability to help customers print responsibly.
When we talk with business customers about their environmental priorities, we find that many of them share common goals: conserving energy, curbing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing waste. They also express a strong desire to make their facilities more efficient and to do business with “green” suppliers.
To some, helping the environment while improving business efficiency may seem to be conflicting goals, but with the right technology and expertise, both can be achieved. Lexmark has helped enterprises around the globe save money and the environment by optimizing their print environments, deploying innovative solutions that helps them print less, and making it easy to recycle their end-of-life printers and print cartridges.
When we talk with customers who are buying printers for their homes or small businesses, we find that they, too, want to do their part for the environment. For these customers, buying “green” often means finding the brand that offers a winning combination of eco-friendly features and superior value. We believe our affordable line of award-winning inkjet all-in-ones are the ideal choice, offering environmentally conscious features such as standard two-sided printing, energy-saving Eco-Mode, and high-yield cartridges for longer cartridge life.
Lexmark’s commitment to environmental excellence also encompasses our operations – how we work – and our commitment to citizenship. In 2007, Lexmark employees played a central role in helping us reduce the environmental footprint of our workplaces through energy conservation and innovative waste reduction programs. In addition, they demonstrated unselfish personal commitment by rolling up their sleeves for worthy environmental initiatives in their communities.
I am proud of the progress highlighted in this sustainability report and trust that you will find it not only interesting and informative, but inspiring as well.
Thank you.
Paul J. Curlander
Chairman and CEO
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