In recognition of outstanding environmental practices and a commitment to a sustainable future, Sharp Electronics Corporation has been honored with the "Evergreen Award" from the U.S. Government’s General Services Administration (GSA) National Furniture Center (NFC), in the category of Technologies and Electronics.
The Evergreen Award is granted to the government contractor that actively demonstrates the highest overall commitment to environmentally sound manufacturing and operating procedures. Sharp was one of only three companies awarded this year, as top environmentally conscientious business partners for their efforts in recycling, affirmative procurement and waste reduction.
The Evergreen Award was presented at the GSA Quality Partnership Council Meeting in Arlington, Virginia, shortly after the company was also honored with the GSA’s prestigious "Excellence in Partnership Green Contractor Award."
"These GSA awards signify that Sharp is at the forefront of environmental responsibility," said Toshihiko Fujimoto, CEO and Chairman of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation. "Our commitment stands strong in developing environmentally conscious products and services while conducting business in an environmentally advanced manner throughout the world."
Sharp Electronics Corporation works closely with the GSA NFC to provide copiers and LCD display products for the Federal Government as well as state and local government agencies. The GSA provides federal agencies with information technology, telecommunications, electronics and office space. The NFC is promoting adoption of green products and practices as part of its environmental initiative throughout the fiscal year.
Sharp aims to reduce its worldwide greenhouse gas emissions to the extent that, by fiscal 2010, the quantity of greenhouse gases Sharp emits that year will equal the quantity of greenhouse gases avoided through the use of Sharp energy-saving products and the use of the solar cells.
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