December 2, 2008
Cisco Saves $3M By Cutting Emissions, Waste From Supply Chain
In Cisco’s latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report, the company reports that it has saved more than $3 million by reducing waste throughout its global supply chain.
The company saw the most cost savings from using less paper, saving at least $1.2 million a year and 2.7 million sheets of paper by converting paper documentation to CDs.
By changing the format and reducing the font size in required printed material, the company was able to save about $ 1 million in printing costs and 22 million sheets annually.
The company reported that it has recycled 13 percent of the plastic….
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