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| Sustainability | |
| Michigan Teams With Dell to Retire State-Owned Computers | |
Michigan’s Department of Information Technology (DIT) recently contracted with Dell to manage the removal, refurbishment and retirement of computer equipment from state agencies. Dell will initially collect systems the state is currently storing and in the future collect computers as state agencies retire them. Dell’s environmental partners will run a destructive data overwrite on hard drives before refurbishing or recycling them. Michigan DIT is making the same program available to local governments, schools and non-profits throughout Michigan. Michigan DIT expects to conserve state resources by retiring computer equipment more efficiently through the Dell Asset Recovery Service (ARS) program. In recognition
of this partnership, Michigan DIT and the Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) partnered with Dell to offer Michigan consumers the
opportunity to responsibly recycle used computer equipment. Michigan
and Dell hosted three simultaneous computer collection events on
Oct. 15 in Macomb County, East Lansing and Muskegon. Nearly 1,300
consumers statewide took advantage of the events, which collected
more than 100 tons of used computer equipment. |
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| Massachusetts Presents Sustainability Award to Dell | |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently awarded Dell the 2005 Business Environmental Purchasing and Sustainability Award, in recognition of outstanding performance in the areas of recycling and sustainable business practices. Businesses must offer environmentally preferable products through a Massachusetts statewide contract in order to be considered for the award. The award event was hosted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Alliance to Save Energy and attended by local elected officials and community leaders. |
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| Dell and Goodwill Michigan Launch Computer Recycling Service | |
| Goodwill Association of Michigan and Dell in October introduced RECONNECT Michigan, a comprehensive computer recovery, reuse and environmentally responsible recycling opportunity for Michigan consumers. The pilot program allows any Michigan consumer to drop off any brand of used computer equipment at more than 70 Goodwill intake centers across the state. Goodwill organizations sort and consolidate the equipment and it is then delivered to a Dell environmental partner. Funds recovered from any refurbishment and resale are returned to Goodwill for investment in community building programs, and all other material is responsibly recycled in accordance with Dell guidelines. The partnership’s goal is to divert at least 3.3 million pounds of used computers and computer equipment from landfills over one year and to provide education on the importance of proper computer disposal while creating job opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other employment barriers throughout Michigan. For more information please visit www.reconnectpartnership.com. | |
| Goodwill and Dell Launch Computer Recycling Service in San Francisco | |
| Goodwill Industries of San Francisco and Dell in July introduced the San Francisco Bay Area Computer Recycling Project. The pilot program offers drop-off recycling and reuse options for unwanted computers at no charge to area residents. The public-private partnership uses the donation infrastructure of a nonprofit, the outreach infrastructure of local governments and the experience and recycling resources of a technology company to offer a proactive, community-based solution to environmentally responsible computer disposal. The goal of this partnership is to divert at least one million pounds of used computers and computer equipment from landfills over one year and to provide education on the importance of proper computer disposal. For more information, please visit www.computerrecyclingproject.com. | |
| Dell Canada Collects Two Tons of Unwanted Computers From Toronto Consumers | |
| Dell Canada employees recently hosted a computer recycling event for consumers in the Toronto area. The event collected and recycled 3,920 pounds of unwanted computer equipment and underscored both Dell’s commitment to environmental responsibility and to being a good citizen in the communities it calls home. Dell partnered with two vendors, Noranda Recycling and Purolator Inc., to host the event. To learn more about Dell’s environmental policies and programs in Canada, visit www.dell.ca/recycling. | |
| Dell Brazil Donation Day Gathers More Than 400 Items | |
| The Donation Day, held by Dell Brazil in September collected a total of 453 computer items. The material will be refurbished and then donated to social projects through the Digital Cooperation Network. With this event, Dell Brazil provided a way for those who had old equipment to dispose of it while providing technology resources for projects that aim to close the digital divide. For more information, please visit www.pensamentodigital.org.br. | |
| Computer Recycling Events Offered in Dell Communities Around the World | |
| In conjunction with Dell’s annual Global Community Involvement Month activities, Dell has been offering free computer recycling at one-day events in select cities in the United States, Europe and Australia this fall. Dell’s Recycling Tour began Sept. 17 in Bracknell, U.K., and continued to Munich, Germany, Nashville, Tenn., and Sydney, Australia throughout October and November. The tour concludes in Oklahoma City Nov. 12 in celebration of America Recycles Day. The events have been supported with the participation of Dell employees and local partners in each market. To date the events have collected computer equipment from thousands of consumers totaling more than 125 tons of used computer equipment. | |
| Dell Launches Central Texas Commuter Program | |
| Dell recently launched a program for employees in Central Texas called Destination Dell, to encourage employees to carpool, use mass transit, or bike to work. The campaign is part of Dell’s broader commitment to cut emissions related to the company’s business in the Central Texas area and to encourage employees to conserve energy. To date the program has conserved an estimated 17,200 commuter miles. Dell will continue to refine the program to encourage employee participation and share results so that similar programs in other Dell communities may be considered in the future. To learn more about efforts to reduce emissions in Central Texas, please visit www.cleanairpartnerstx.org. | |
| Austin Computer Recycling Project Honored | |
The founding partners of the Austin Computer Recycling Project, the City of Austin, Dell and Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, were recently honored with the Recycling Alliance of Texas’ Outstanding Recycling Partnership award for 2005. The program was also recently recognized by the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin program for 2005. For more information please visit www.computerrecyclingproject.com. |
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| Dell Named to Dow Jones Global Sustainability Index | |
For the seventh
straight year, Dell has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index, which ranks companies based on how they account for issues
such as corporate governance, customer relationships, labor practices,
environmental management and corporate citizenship. This global
index is used by investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the
sustainability practices of large companies. The survey ranks the
top 10 percent overall and in each industry. Dell is ranked in the
technology hardware sector. For more information, please visit http://www.sustainability-indexes.com. |
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| Dell Awarded VPP Star Flags from OSHA | |
In August, Dell was presented with site flags in recognition of the Dell facilities that been awarded the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star Certification from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). Dell CEO Kevin Rollins accepted the recognition during a campus ceremony at the Round Rock, Texas headquarters. The event signaled a successful achievement in the safety initiative begun two years ago when Dell partnered with OSHA to implement a comprehensive safety and health management system at Dell. Only 1300 of the 6.5 million (.02 percent) business sites in the United States have earned this elite safety certification. For more information on the VPP program, please visit http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp. |
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| Dell’s Eastgate 1 Manufacturing Facility Earns Governor’s Award of Excellence | |
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The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development recognized Dell’s manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tenn., for its outstanding safety record by presenting the team with the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health. The Lebanon facility has accumulated nearly 4 million hours without a lost-time injury, a new Dell record. |
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| Two Dell Teams Recommended for ISO 14001 Certification | |
| Two teams that play key roles in helping Dell achieve its environmental vision, have been recognized with recommendations for ISO 14001 certification. The Development Engineering team from the Product Group organization and Worldwide Procurement's Supplier Engineering and Quality organization were recommended for the certification after undergoing in-depth ISO 14001 environmental management system audits last week. The assessment, which covered topics such as environmental goals, programs, procedures, employee awareness and management commitment to continuous improvement, was conducted by two auditors from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), an independent registrar. As a result of this audit, Dell's Corporate ISO 14001 certificate includes the full product life cycle: design/development, manufacturing, delivery and end-of-life management. | |
| Scholars From Dell's United Negro College Fund Program Recognized | |
| Dell recently recognized the accomplishments of 11 scholars from different backgrounds and nationalities that participated in Dell's 2005 United Negro College Fund Corporate Scholars Program. The program was established in 2002 to increase student interest in technology while expanding Dell’s potential pool of diverse team members. Undergraduate and MBA students enrolled in UNCF schools and other four-year institutions in the areas of Business Administration/MBA, Marketing, Human Resources, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Computer Science and Management Information Systems are eligible to participate. As part of this reward, scholars receive up to a $10,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship. | |
| Electronic Industry Code of Conduct Updated | |
| The coalition of companies who have formulated and support the Electronic Industry Code of Conduct (EICC) recently updated the code based on stakeholder input and reported on progress to date and the launch of a website about the industry’s efforts, www.eicc.info. Dell is a founding member of the EICC Implementation Group. The latest code, and Dell’s policies for suppliers can be found at www.dell.com/supplierprinciples. | |
| Dell Canada Recognized | |
| Dell was named No. 8 on Waterstone Human Capital’s inaugural study of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. Selection was based on interviews with more than 100 Canadian executives who were asked “What Canadian organization do you most admire in terms of having a corporate culture that has helped them be successful?” Dell is one of three non-Canadian brands and the only technology company to make the list. Others on the list include WestJet Airlines, Four Seasons Hotels and Starbucks. | |
| Dell Brazil Recognized by Exame Magazine | |
| Dell Brazil was recently recognized as a great place to work and a great place for women to to work by Exame magazine. Dell’s growth and career-development opportunities were highlighted by the magazine, which sponsors the list. Other areas highlighted by the publication were Dell’s ethics and citizenship programs, compensation and benefits and work/life balance. | |
| Dell Australia and New Zealand Recognized | |
| Dell was recently named a best employer in the fifth annual Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand study by Hewitt Associates, in partnership with the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) and AFR BOSS magazine. The Best Employers study is the largest employee research project in the region. Dell was the only IT company out of the 12 companies selected to achieve Best Employer status in the study. | |
| Dell Diversity Vice President Honored | |
| Thurmond Woodard, Dell’s Vice President of Diversity and Chief Ethics Officer, was included in Black Professionals Magazine list of Top 100 Blacks This list appears in the magazine’s September issue. | |
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| Dell’s Relief Efforts Support Hurricane Katrina Victims | |
| In response to the natural disaster that devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast in September, Dell announced its plans to support victims of Hurricane Katrina, including a pledge of $2 million to the American Red Cross; a $1 million corporate gift and a target of $1 million in contributions from our global team. In order to assist customers and aid relief agencies, Dell also donated products, with a focus on providing technology for emergency infrastructure support to affected hospitals, business centers and other agencies requiring support; and evacuee management, including the Red Cross, Temporary Command Centers and evacuee registration sites. Dell is currently working with federal, state and local officials to identify ways of assisting with the clean up of electronics that were destroyed in the disaster. | |
| Tennessee Teams Support Local Schools | |
| Team members in Middle Tennessee donated more than 30 larges boxes of school supplies to Paragon Mills Elementary School in Nashville and Sam Houston Elementary School in Lebanon as beneficiaries of the teams’ annual School Supplies Drive. Both schools are sponsored by Dell as part of the Pencil Foundation, which links businesses and individuals with local schools to encourage academic achievement for at-risk youth. |
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| Dell Malaysia Graduates Its Fourth TechKnow Class | |
| The Malaysia
TechKnow program graduated another class of students Aug. 13, making
Jawi Secondary the fourth school to benefit from the Dell TechKnow
program in Malaysia. Dell’s TechKnow program provides education
on digital skills to underserved middle-school students and a refurbished
computer at the end of the program. Dell offers the program in a number
of countries around the world. For more information, please visit
www.dell.com/k12/techknow.
In
Central Texas, Dell has partnered with the Austin Independent School
District to expand the TechKnow program to all 17 middle schools
in Austin. |
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| Dell, Operation Homelink Provides Computers for Families of Deployed Soldiers | |
| Dell recently announced the donation of 150 refurbished desktop computers to Fort Bragg, N.C. families in collaboration with Operation Homelink, a nonprofit organization that provides older but still useful computers at no cost to the parents and spouses of junior enlisted, service men and women deployed outside of the continental United States. For more information please visit www.operationhomelink.org. | |
| Dell Singapore Teams Support Special Needs Children | |
| Dell Singapore team members recently participated in the Children’s Day event at Margaret Drive Special School, an organization committed to enhancing the quality of life of children with special needs through education and training. Digital pictures were taken and printed on the spot at the Dell Photo Lab, allowing the children to take the memories home with them. | |
| Dell India Team Celebrates First Anniversary of Children’s Computer Center | |
| Dell team members in Bangalore recently celebrated the first anniversary of the Dell Computer Center for the children of the Parikrma Humanity Foundation. The Dell Computer Center for the children of the Parikrma Humanity Foundation was inaugurated in 2004 with funds from the Dell Foundation. The Dell Computer Center provides opportunities for Dell team members to share their time and knowledge and serve as role models for the children. | |
| Dell Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month | |
| To recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Dell offered a special edition Dell DJ Ditty music player bundle to U.S. customers. The special-edition Dell DJ Ditty featured a pink armband and pink ear buds designed for runners and walkers. Dell also included a free pink wristband and breast health information card featuring the Komen Foundation’s National Toll-Free Breast Care Hotline number – (800) IM AWARE – with all its Dell DJ MP3 players shipped in October. In Central Texas, Dell is supporting the Komen Foundation’s local annual race for the cure to raise money for cancer research. | |
| Dell Recognized in Community Investing Index | |
| Dell was recently included in Innovest’s Community Investing Index, recognizing the company’s effort to benefit underserved individuals and communities. To compile the index, Innovest researched the community investment initiatives of companies in the S&P 500 and S&P 400. | |
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