D&O Partners invests in solar energy in 2024: a responsible commitment
In 2024, D&O Partners took a significant step forward by investing in solar panels, demonstrating our deep commitment to a more responsible future. This investment not only marks a turning point in our energy strategy, but also aligns perfectly with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmentally-friendly practices.
The benefits of investing in solar energy
The solar panels installed on our infrastructures enable us to benefit from numerous economic and environmental advantages. Among the most notable gains are :
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- Reduced energy costs: solar power generation enables us to significantly reduce our dependence on traditional energy sources, thereby reducing our electricity bills over the long term.
- Return on investment: although the initial installation of solar panels represents a significant cost, the savings on energy costs and the tax incentives available make this investment profitable over several years.
- Enhancing the value of our real estate assets: buildings equipped with solar panels gain in value, reflecting our commitment to ecological practices and potentially attracting new partners and customers who are sensitive to environmental issues.
- Reduced carbon footprint: by producing our own green energy, we actively contribute to the fight against climate change, reducing our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
Practical impact
To illustrate the scale of our investment, D&O Partners has installed 60 solar panels at our various sites. This installation enables us to produce around 27,000 kWh of electricity per year. In financial terms, this will clearly save us money on our bills. What’s more, this green energy production avoids around 4.5 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, reinforcing our commitment to the environment.
Commitment and alignment with the Xerox Group’s CSR strategy
Our decision to invest in solar energy is part of a broader commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Indeed, we align ourselves with the CSR strategy of the Xerox Group, recognized for its leadership in sustainability and environmental initiatives. Xerox has long been committed to integrating responsible practices into its operations, notably around the issue of waste reduction throughout its value chain and the efficient use of resources by focusing on the circular economy.
Frequently asked questions
Why did D&O Partners invest in solar panels?
In 2024, D&O Partners invested in a solar installation to reduce its carbon footprint and promote more environmentally responsible practices. This investment marks a turning point in our energy strategy: producing our own green energy allows us to reduce our dependence on traditional sources and actively contribute to the fight against climate change.
What is the concrete scale of the installation?
D&O Partners installed 60 solar panels across its various sites, producing around 27,000 kWh of green electricity per year. This output covers a significant share of our consumption, reduces our electricity bills over the long term and lowers our greenhouse gas emissions.
What does this bring, beyond the environmental benefit?
Several concrete benefits. Economically, self-generation reduces energy bills over time and, combined with tax incentives, makes the investment profitable over several years. Equipped buildings also gain in value. Finally, this approach reflects an environmental commitment that resonates with our customers and partners who care about these issues.
Is this commitment linked to Xerox’s strategy?
Yes. Our investment is part of a broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach and aligns with the strategy of Xerox, recognised for its leadership in sustainability. Xerox has long focused on reducing waste across its entire value chain and on the circular economy. As an official Xerox partner in Brussels, D&O Partners shares and extends this commitment, across Belgium.
