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Sustainability track record
2006
Océ is the Recipient of FedEx Kinkos Best in Sustainability/Environmental Performance award
2005
Our first corporate Sustainability Report, covering the whole Océ Group and all aspects of sustainability, is published.
2004
Océ is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Océ's Supplier Declaration on UN Global Compact is distributed to a selected group of suppliers.
2003
We install a Corporate Sustainability Forum.
Océ España receives ISO-14001 certification.
2002
Our first Sustainability Report is published.
We sign up to the UN Global Compact.
Océ Schweiz receives ISO-14001 certification.
2001
Our Research and Development Division in Venlo receives ISO-14001 certification.
We introduce our first full-colour printer, the Océ CPS700, with zero ozone emissions.
2000
We launch a range of highly energy-efficient, wide format printers.
Océ Printing Systems signs up to the Bavarian Environmental Pact.
1999
Océ Printing Systems introduces an ISO-14001-compliant environmental management system and receives ISO-14001 certification.
1998
Arkwright receives ISO-14001 certification.
1997
Our manufacturing site in Venlo receives ISO-14001 certification for its environmental management system.
1996
The Océ 3165 printer receives Blue Angel certification.
1995
We launch the first Eco-copier [Océ 7050].
We sign a memorandum of understanding with EPA.
1994
Our manufacturing site in Venlo is granted BS 7750 certification.
1991
We join the Business Charter for Sustainable Development [International Chamber of Commerce].
1990
We open an "asset recovery plant" for returned products.
1983
We install paper-coating machines for both new and renewed processes that enable up to 97% of solvents used to be recovered.
1975
In Germany, we establish Europe's first award for research in the field of environmental protection.
1958
We develop a production process for coating paper in such a way that 80% of the solvents used can be recovered.
1950
We install the Works Council in Venlo.
1927
We invent an ammonia-free, diazo-copying process for technical drawings.
1924
Frans van der Grinten, son of Lodewijk van der Grinten, invents an industrial mask [v/d Grinten Luchtkap] to protect the employees from inhaling butter-colouring agents. |
