2007 2008  2009  
Direct/Indirect Emissions of Carbon Dioxide MTC 101,79297,242124,107(*1) 
Direct Emissions of CO2e / $M Revenue4.56 3.67 7.65(*1) 
     
GHG Emissions per Unit of Floorspace (Tons CO2/ft2)0.01 0.01 0.01  
     
Waste Recycled/Prevented - Annual Pounds (US Only)10,955,442 13,686,766 15,020,146 
Waste Recycled/Prevented - Annual MTCE Avoided 3.783.24 16,147  27,773(*2) 
Waste Recycled/Prevented – Annual MTCE Avoided/$M Revenuet 0.622.58 4.98 
     
Product Recycling - Cumulative Pounds (US and Canada only)5,741,31213,588.46420,159,239
(*1) The improved collection of data from international sites has resulted in an increase in scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions for the Corporation.This data will be reconciled as part of the third party validation process to be completed by early October.
(*2) increase in MTCE avoided largely due to significant increase in paper recycled

(MTCE = metric tons of carbon equivalents)


Partnerships, recognition and awards

World Environmental Center
Carbon Disclosure Project
Greening the Mail Task Force




Eco-Patent Commons



Recycle Please



Green 15



Waste Wise



Green Power Partnership



Energy Star

Connecticut Green Business Award
In January 2010 Connecticut Business News Journal named Pitney Bowes a Connecticut Green Business Award winner in the Corporate Achievement category, citing the company’s longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and dramatic reduction in electricity use under the guidance of its Energy Task Force.



Eco Lighthouse shines on Pitney Bowes Norway
Funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Environment, the Eco-Lighthouse Program is designed to help companies in Norway reduce their environmental impact, cut costs and benefit from their status as an environmentally responsible company through industry-specific certification and testing. In 2009 Pitney Bowes Norway won certification as an Eco Lighthouse in recognition of its commitment to practical, user-friendly and environmentally responsible solutions.