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Approach to commitment

In line with the overall corporate vision Fujitsu Siemens Computers' approach to society and the environment is guided by the company's brand promise 'we make sure', a commitment fulfilled by the unique sense of responsibility that characterizes the business. This is a commitment to customers that every business decision they take, and every product they make, is carried out in the most socially and environmentally conscious way possible.

On a strategic level this means considering the society and environment in association with Fujitsu Siemens Computers' business. It involves harnessing the sense of responsibility that already is present in the company and enabling this to reach out to the areas of its operations. Empowering the employees to take their responsibility is the bedrock of this enabling process and strategy

Taking responsibility
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is deeply committed to environmental care and protection, and through the use of creativity, technology and skills, is actively helping to set new standards in environmental sustainability. The company was the first global manufacturer to introduce a Blue Angel-certified Green PC to market (1993) and one of the first to implement a full-scale product recycling program (1988). Today Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ growing portfolio of green products ranges from thin clients to desktop PCs to workstations, and its environmental ethos is reflected in everything it does, from product design and manufacturing processes to end-of-life product disposal.

A few words about energy efficiency

In recent years, technology advances have significantly decreased energy consumption and the carbon footprint of many electronic products – a timely achievement given the growing concerns about the environment and irreparable climate change.

Why should businesses care?

Governments around the world are setting targets to meet stringent global objectives to reduce power consumption. It is therefore only a matter of time before businesses will be subject to regulation.

Furthermore, operational costs can be reduced by selecting low energy consuming products, many of which are smaller, quieter, and more efficient than ever before. In addition, the carbon footprint can be reduced, meeting corporate social responsibility goals and providing a clearer social conscience for employees

Manufacturers are therefore encouraged to consider designing products with the environment in mind throughout the entire product lifecycle.

A leader in energy efficient products

Having gone through the development and execution of its own environmental strategy, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is also able to deliver a range of consultancy services to its customers – both in the areas of policy development and green purchasing. For example, the company can advise customers on how to meet their green targets through the selection of products that incorporate more efficient cooling components and other power-savings features.

What about Thin clients?

The Fujitsu Siemens Computers thin clients product line is especially suitable for customers in the server-based computing sector who need low Total Cost of Ownership, space-saving solutions and high levels of security. Advantages include high availability and minimal administrative effort. Next to all this one benefits from direct advantages, such as: High level of availability, reliable desktops and minimal management and support efforts. Benefits for the environment include: less power consumption, usage of less components and a much longer life-cycle.

If you want to have an environmental friendly but reliable system, your ideal candidate is a thin client! The consumption of thin clients is at least twice as low, sometimes even more than four times lower than the consumption of corresponding PC Systems. On top of this can a thin client system be used for a longer period of time than PC Systems. That saves money!

The usage of thin clients by organisations can lead to savings of over 90% on en energy cost, compared to a standard PC. This makes thin clients a major component for commercial and government programs that contribute to a better environment.

Energy-savings with thin clients
One part of the products Fujitsu Siemens Computers makes are thin clients, with which it offers one of the most power efficient solutions on the market. These clients experience a rapid increase in popularity as an alternative for standard desktop and laptop PC's. Besides energy savings of course aspects such as lower investments and maintenance cost helps an organisation to make this environmental friendly choice.
The well-know standard PC usages in average about 280 Watts of electricity, whereas a HP thin client usages in the same period of time 30 - 50 Watt, but a FSC Futro A series uses only 8,5 Watt (peak usage), all in one a saving of around 90%. For example; an organisation which replaces 3.500 PC's with FSC Futro S500 systems achieves a saving of over Eur 150.000 per year, based on a KWH price of Eur 0.075. a FSC Futro A series uses only 8,5 Watt (peak usage), all in one a saving of around 90%. For example; an organisation which replaces 3.500 PC's with FSC Futro S500 systems achieves a saving of over Eur 150.000 per year, based on a KWH price of Eur 0.075.
This table shows the cost of (estimated) annual savings with the usage of 1.000 Futro thin clients versus 1.000 traditional desktop PC's.

	Type System	Max./ standby power consumption per system (Watt)		Annual energy cost for 1000 systems	Annual (expected) savings with 1000 thin clients
	Standard PC	280	35	Eur 52.395	--
	Futro S-serie	23	2,4	Eur 4.049	Eur 48.346 (92%)
	Futro A-Serie	8,5	2,4	Eur 2.309	Eur 50.086 (96%)
	Based on a price of Eur 0,075 per kWh, and an average usages per year of 200 working-days with 8 hours and remaining time stand-by. Multiplied for 1000 systems and PC comparison based on a Dell OptiPlex 740

Every ones choice makes a difference
Confronted with rapid increases in energy-cost, the apparent legislation for running down energy consumption and the effort to operate more environmental friendly, many organisation choose to save energy by using thin  clients (i.e. CVS, Bed Bath & Beyond, Goodyear, AutoZone, Kroger Co.).
	Next to savings in the continuous power consumption thin clients propose also other advantages compared to traditional PC's. As such there are no moving parts like harddisk and fans and also these do not produce a lot of heat which saves on your cooling. Of course savings will differ per situation but at least you will have a nice, friendly and quiet environment.
	The manufacturing of thin clients also costs less energy and materials as there are less components needed to make a thin client. Thin clients are less bad for the environmet as these use less transport capacity (about 40% less in weight) and the systems last about 50% longer which generates less computer waste.
It improves your organisation's position
"More and more organisations move to thin client technology to save on electricity and other direct and indirect cost," is the conclusion by Sedicom Europe. We see that many people consider to contribute to a better environment, but cannot permit to endanger their competitive position or service levels. Without moving parts as fan or harddisk, as well as improved management and cost-structure thin clients help organisations to contribute to a better environment, plus improve their competitive position and service levels. Therefore, we look forward to assist in you way to Going Green!"

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