Océ Business Services Named a “Top Green 50” Outsourcing Service Provider for Third Straight Year

Océ Ranked 17 in the Black Book of Outsourcing Annual Survey

New York, NY (May 20, 2009) – Océ Business Services, Inc., a leader in document process management and electronic discovery, has been ranked as one of the top 50 outsourcing service providers for environmental stewardship for the third straight year according to the Black Book of Outsourcing 2009 Green Outsourcing Survey. Océ’s official ranking is 17.

“Océ Business Services is one of the leading document process outsourcing vendors that was recognized for its commitment to the environment and dedication to achieving social goals,” said Scott Wilson, partner, Brown-Wilson Group and co-author, The Black Book of Outsourcing. “Despite a challenging economy, going green is a philosophical commitment that is gaining momentum among global outsourcing clients, many of which say that finding green outsourcing partners is a key priority.”

Océ clients concerned about the environment, such as Bremer Financial Services, are acknowledging the company’s efforts. “We implemented a green campaign as a joint effort between the Bremer Facilities Group and Océ Business Services to reduce paper usage,” notes Dolores Hoffman, supervisor of administrative services and facilities management for Bremer Facilities Department. “Through initiatives such as moving print production to copiers that can print on both sides of a page, we have significantly reduced paper consumption and realized thousands of dollars in cost savings.”

Océ Business Services’ sustainability practices cover the document lifecycle (document creation through disposal). Océ offers 13 print/copy management practices that can help organizations benefit the environment and reduce costs:

1. Print duplex
2. Use recycled paper
3. Print on workgroup instead of a desktop printer
4. Pre-proof your document on screen
5. Send print jobs to the mailbox
6. Print multiple pages per page side
7. Reduce your print to a smaller media size
8. Make sure the printer’s energy-saving mode is turned on
9. Scan-and-mail instead of copy
10. Use old prints as note or scratch paper
11. Throw obsolete prints into the recycling bin
12. Turn off document headers
13. Buy paper and toner in bulk to save on transportation

Océ N.V. also underscored its corporate leadership in global environmental sustainability with the recent release of its 2008 Sustainability Report. The report documents Océ achievements in delivering sustainable technology and environmentally sound policies. The report, which explains the company’s use and re-use of components, energy and water consumption, waste handling emissions, and human and environmental safety, is available at www.obs-innovation.com.