Pitney Bowes Issues 2008 Global Corporate Responsibility Report
August 17 2009 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) today announced the release of its
Corporate Responsibility Report for 2008, which provides a
comprehensive summary of the company’s global citizenship
practices, policies, and accomplishments.
The online report highlights the company’s successful framework
for conducting business in a fair and ethical manner. It covers
topics including ethics and governance, environmental initiatives,
the customer experience, employee diversity and development,
philanthropy and volunteerism. Data and metrics on the company’s
environmental performance, workplace policies and social practices
are also included.
“This report allows us to communicate to our stakeholders that,
regardless of the economic climate, our commitment to corporate
responsibility is firm and this commitment, ultimately, drives our
success. From our ethical business practices to our dedicated and
talented people, to our environmental leadership and community
involvement, we have a strong understanding of what it means to be
a responsible company today,” said Murray D. Martin, Chairman,
President and CEO, Pitney Bowes.
The report highlights several global examples of Pitney Bowes’
community involvement activities and contributions. One example
details how the company offered a web-based wildfire tracking
application, free of charge, to communities where wildfires pose a
significant risk to life and property. Having the system in place
promises to make wildfire emergencies less costly in lives and
property, while exemplifying how the company’s leadership in
innovation and commitment to the values of integrity and
collaboration have a positive impact on global communities. In
addition, the company continues to support literacy and education
programs with a focus on closing the achievement gap and preparing
the workforce of tomorrow.
“Pitney Bowes understands that literacy and education, key
social issues, are critical to improving the quality of life of
individuals and to ensuring the economic wellbeing of communities
around the world,” said Kathleen Ryan Mufson, director, Citizenship
& Philanthropy, Pitney Bowes.
Other initiatives highlighted in the report include:
- The company’s adoption of a new
Supplier Code of Conduct that establishes critical benchmarks and
requirements for good and ethical management practices along with a
continued commitment to pursuing relationships with best-in-class
diverse suppliers.
- Actions Pitney Bowes takes to
engage employees, to create a diverse and inclusive culture, and
how the company supports employees through development
opportunities and benefits.
- Pitney Bowes’ leadership in
driving sustainable development as a co-founder of the Eco-Patent
Commons, a first-of-its-kind business effort to help the
environment by pledging environmentally-beneficial patents to the
public domain.
- Environmental stewardship
efforts at Pitney Bowes, such as a reduction of electricity
consumption by more than 3 million kilowatt hours. This reduction
is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the
electricity consumption of 299 homes for one year.
“This Corporate Responsibility Report builds on a long tradition
of good governance and proud citizenship at Pitney Bowes. At the
same time, it offers proof of a new level of commitment and
capability as we face today’s evolving markets and escalating
environmental challenges,” said Martin.
The report is available at www.pb.com/responsibility.
About Pitney Bowes:
Pitney Bowes is a $6.3 billion global technology leader whose
products, services and solutions deliver value within the
mailstream and beyond. Founded in 1920, our company's 35,000
employees deliver technology, service and innovation to more than
two million customers worldwide. For more information about Pitney
Bowes, its products, services and solutions, visit www.pb.com.
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