This publication is Lexmark’s fifteenth Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. Annually, we strive to provide a full account of our CSR and sustainability strategy and performance in our worldwide operations for our many stakeholders across the globe. This report (January–December 2022) includes updates to key programs and performance metrics and a transparent assessment of our progress against established targets. The scope, boundary and measurement methods applied in this report do not significantly differ from previous reports, the last of which was published in June 2022.
Lexmark's 2022 report was prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards. The GRI Standards reporting principles have been applied throughout the report. Substantial effort goes into verifying statements and data to ensure accurate information is clear for all readers. A balanced approach including both positive and less than positive information relative to the current year as well as compared to previous years is represented in our annual report. Sustainable development is represented throughout the report.
Lexmark’s internal processes include internal review and verification of all statements and metrics. Lexmark engaged SGS to perform an independent verification of our operational Greenhouse Gas emissions and environmental data in accordance with ISO 14064-3:2006. The decision for third party verification was approval by senior executives and went through all policies and procedures in our Global Sourcing organization. Please see the independent statement here. 
Our reporting is also guided by the ISO 26000 international standard and the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact. Lexmark’s CSR report assesses our global operations, including all of our domestic and non-U.S. subsidiaries (including, without limitation, Lexmark International Technology, S.a.r.l. (Switzerland); Lexmark Canada, Inc.; Lexmark International (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Lexmark International Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Lexmark International Do Brasil Ltda.). All subsidiaries and entities are wholly owned within the Lexmark company group. Lexmark was acquired on November 29, 2016, and is now privately owned. Unless noted, our sustainability reporting approach is consistent across our company group. There are no differences in approach to disclosures based on entity. Lexmark does not have financial statements filed on public record. There are no significant restatements of information from the previous reporting period. Slight changes to data is indicated where applicable.
Lexmark International established and measured the metrics and goals to deliver a meaningful and accurate description of our performance in this report. The complex nature of collecting data in a global manufacturing company with multiple sites and facilities presents challenges in compiling consistent and comparable metrics. While this report includes consistent metrics in most areas, we continue to improve the standardization of our measurement systems. Our performance metrics cover Lexmark-operated facilities.
Environmental metrics are reported using widely accepted parameters and units. By utilizing the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and World Resource Institute (WRI) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol methodology, we track greenhouse gas emissions, as well as our use of natural gas, fuel oil, diesel, gasoline, and electricity.
For questions regarding this report, please contact sustainability@lexmark.com.
