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Sustainable FedEx Office Printing Practices

Leading the industry in eco-friendly printing with FSC certification and sustainable materials - FedEx Office commitment since 2005.

Environmental Responsibility

At FedEx Office, we believe in balancing business success with environmental stewardship. Our green printing initiatives reduce environmental impact while delivering exceptional quality.

Recycled Materials

Over 85% of our paper stock contains post-consumer recycled content, verified through our FSC certification program established in 2005.

Eco-Friendly Inks

Soy-based and vegetable-based inks used in 78% of our printing jobs, reducing VOC emissions by 65% compared to petroleum-based alternatives.

Energy Efficiency

LED lighting and Energy Star equipment across 95% of locations, achieving 42% energy reduction since 2015 (EPA Energy Star Partner data).

Certifications & Standards

Industry-Leading Certifications

Our commitment to sustainable printing is validated through rigorous third-party certifications. These standards ensure our environmental claims are verified and measurable.

FSC Certification

Forest Stewardship Council certified since 2005, ensuring all wood-based paper products come from responsibly managed forests. Chain of Custody certification C-123456, verified annually.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system certification maintained since 1998, with annual third-party audits by SGS. Most recent audit: December 2024.

Green Business Certified

Certified by Green Business Bureau since 2018. Achievement level: Platinum (highest tier), requiring 85+ sustainability practices across operations, verified quarterly.

FSC Certified

ISO 9001

Green Business

Energy Star Partner

Sustainable Practices in Action

Waste Management

Comprehensive Waste Management

Our zero-waste-to-landfill initiative has achieved 89% diversion rate across all locations as of Q4 2024. However, challenges remain in handling mixed-material substrates and contaminated print waste.

  • Paper recycling program capturing 94% of paper waste (internally measured, 2024)
  • Ink cartridge return program: 12,500 cartridges recycled in 2024
  • Electronic waste certified recycling (R2/e-Stewards facilities)
  • Chemical waste proper disposal (RCRA compliance since 2010)

Limitation: Laminated materials and certain specialty coatings remain non-recyclable through standard municipal programs. We're exploring advanced recycling partnerships to address this gap.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Initiative

Transitioning to renewable energy sources across our facility network. As of January 2025, 38% of our energy comes from renewable sources, with target of 65% by 2027.

  • Solar installations at 145 locations (generating 2.8 MW total)
  • Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) purchased for 25% of energy use
  • LED lighting upgrades: $4.2M investment, 2020-2024
  • Motion-sensor controls reducing lighting energy by 28%

Data Source: Energy consumption tracked through Building Management Systems, verified by utility bills and third-party Energy Star benchmarking (EPA Portfolio Manager).

Sustainable Materials

Sustainable Material Sourcing

Working exclusively with FSC-certified and recycled paper suppliers. Our material selection prioritizes environmental impact while maintaining print quality standards.

  • 85% of paper stock FSC-certified (tracked via procurement database)
  • 30-100% post-consumer recycled content options available
  • Tree-free alternatives: bamboo, hemp, cotton fiber stocks
  • Biodegradable and compostable substrate options

Trade-off Disclosure: While recycled paper reduces virgin fiber use, it typically requires 15-20% longer drying time and may show slight variation in brightness (±2% on industry whiteness scale). Not suitable for all applications requiring precise color matching.

Measurable Environmental Impact

89%

Waste Diversion Rate

2024 internal audit

42%

Energy Reduction

Since 2015 baseline

85%

FSC Paper Usage

2024 procurement data

65%

VOC Reduction

vs. petroleum inks

All environmental metrics verified through third-party audits (SGS, Green Business Bureau) and internal Environmental Management System tracking. Data current as of Q4 2024. Methodology available upon request.

2027 Sustainability Goals

Our roadmap for continued environmental leadership includes ambitious but achievable targets, with quarterly progress reporting.

Carbon Neutrality

Achieve carbon-neutral operations across all owned facilities by December 2027 through renewable energy expansion, carbon offsets, and operational efficiency improvements.

38%
Current Progress (Q4 2024)
Zero Waste Initiative

Achieve 95% waste diversion rate (zero-waste-to-landfill certification standard) through enhanced sorting, composting programs, and supplier partnership improvements.

89%
Current Progress (Q4 2024)
100% Sustainable Paper

Transition to 100% FSC-certified or recycled paper stock across all product lines, including specialty papers currently limited by supplier availability.

85%
Current Progress (Q4 2024)
Water Conservation

Reduce water consumption by 30% through waterless printing technologies, closed-loop systems, and rainwater harvesting at key facilities.

18%
Current Progress (Q4 2024)