PrintIT Reseller - issue 72

PRINTITRESELLER.UK 43 VOX POP “Channel partners have the opportunity to be trailblazers in this drive for sustainability. As the ‘middle man’ between vendor and end-user, they are uniquely placed to understand these challenges, so positioning themselves as experts in this area will pay dividends. Consumers are paying far more attention to the environmental impact of products and services and are therefore increasingly likely to prefer buying from companies that offer sustainable options. This is something that we communicate to our channel partners, and have made an integral element of the relationships we have with channel businesses.” kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk Martin Fairman, UK&I Managing Director, Lexmark “For Lexmark, being a responsible neighbour, employer and global corporate citizen is woven into everything we do. Operating sustainably is part of Lexmark’s corporate vision and values, and we aim to continue to embrace circular economic principles by following internationally recognised standards for environmental management at multiple sites. “Since 2017, Lexmark has been a founding member of the European Remanufacturing Council (CER) and we’re also part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CE100 – a group of leading companies dedicated to finding new and innovative ways of transforming business along circular economic principles. “As a business, we continually set CSR objectives, and over the last five years have reduced our water consumption by 20 per cent, maintained a waste recycling rate of 75 per cent, and reduced our harmful emissions by 16 per cent. “Lexmark customers are encouraged to return their used cartridges to our manufacturing facilities across the globe through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Programme (LCCP). Cartridges are disassembled, and components selected to be reused in the production of new cartridges, resulting in a zero landfill and incineration policy. “LCCP is adapted to each businesses consumption volumes, and Lexmark covers transportation costs of used cartridges, providing intuitive online tools that make it easy to schedule pick-ups, track returns, order recycling containers and more. include Apogee Cloud Print, Apogee’s Remote Management Application (ARMA), and our new partnership with PrintReleaf.” www.apogeecorp.com Pete Lunn, Sales Director, Kyocera Document Solutions UK “Any company, regardless of size, that has not yet embraced sustainability should view it as an area for immediate focus. Proving an organisation’s commitment to sustainability is fundamental for a successful long-term business strategy and future growth. “Showing commitment to sustainability is a great way for dealers to build trust and reinforce their values. Kyocera is built on a culture of sustainability, in place since its founding in 1959 by Kazuo Inamori, who promoted the principles of ‘doing what is right as a human being’. We have sustainability factored into all our manufacturing, supply chain and business expansion practices and we also incorporate this approach into all our products and devices. “By following government regulations closely, Kyocera manufactures genuine toner cartridges that do not contain any harmful or corrosive chemicals and are made with low quantities of raw materials, which can all be recycled. In addition, our genuine cartridges can fuse at 30°C cooler than compatible equivalents, which can cut the total energy usage of your print devices by up to half. “All our products are tested rigorously for sustainability and durability. During Buyers Lab reliability testing, original Kyocera cartridges performed flawlessly, with no out-of-box failures, early-end- of-life failures or any other defects. Furthermore, most toner cartridges can be recycled up to six times and some manufacturers offer a free take-back service. If businesses are serious about sustainability, they will need to take full advantage of these services and do what they can to avoid throwing cartridges into landfill after a single use. “Print management tools also have a major role to play. These tools give a much greater level of control and visibility over print estates, allowing organisations to recognise where there are high levels of excessive printing. They also minimise unnecessary printing by eliminating the frequency of accidental or duplicated print jobs. More efficient printing means lower costs, lower energy usage and reduced carbon emissions. continued... Channel partners have the opportunity to be trailblazers in this drive for sustainability Martin Fairman