Cordeo & Corporate Social Responsibility
More and more companies embrace Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Companies bear responsibility for the effects their activities have on people, the community and the environment. Cordeo feels it's important to do this; we make our choices based on finding balance in the area of People, Planet, and Profit. We aim to take it a step further by focusing on new market opportunities, growth and innovation with profit for people, the community and the environment. Now and in the future.
From its beginning Cordeo has focused on corporate social responsibility. It was a focal point in the development of our XLdoc solution:
- Digitizing and indexing documents, photos and illustrations. The most recent version of materials is available in the XLdoc Digital Asset Manager or automatically updated on the website. It is no longer necessary to physically produce such materials. This creates substantial savings on costs, chemical materials and paper.
- The XLdoc software assists users in editing text and photos when composing documents. Documents are also checked on different aspects to minimize the risk of errors, and to ensure that documents are in accordance with the brand guidelines. Working with outdated versions, errors in documents or incorrect use of photos can be prevented. Thus it leads to fewer irritations and is more efficient!
- Documents and brochures are edited in a unique way, offering the possibility of digitally presenting them on different platforms and media. Customers can leaf through a brochure and sales managers have all documents digitally available on their iPad. This reduces the necessity to print.
- When print production of materials is called for, the documents can be printed in small quantities. The quantity printed matches the demand, so less goes to waste.
- Documents and brochures can be personalized and ordered in tune with the target group. This increases the attention value so the recipient will less likely ignore the materials.
- Cordeo has an extensive print network to produce materials close to their destination. This saves costs, delivery time and transport. So it's better for the environment! When expanding our print network we look for partners who value Corporate Social Responsibility.
The Dutch organization for CSR states that it has many advantages for companies:
- Companies prove to be more efficient and innovative. Companies that incorporate CSR in their strategy find it easier to adapt to changes and are less affected by economic turbulence.
- CSR saves costs because it lessens waste and increases the efficiency of energy use.
- CSR is key in the long run. We live on a planet with an increasing population that demands more raw materials, which are becoming scarcer.
- CSR is a good image builder for a company. Companies active in CSR are in the good books of credit institutions, grant awarding organizations and policy makers.
- CSR makes a company an attractive employer and increases the productivity of its employees. Employees like to be able to be proud of their company.
CSR is a key value for Cordeo to remain innovative and improve efficiency. It's not only good for our customers and for us, but we are all responsible for how we leave the earth for the generations that follow us.
