Lexmark Cebu, established in 2001, consists of Research and Development and the Cebu Competence Center—an organization that manages global end-to-end processes.
With innovation and excellence at its core, Lexmark influences its employees to create a long-term impact to the community. By providing financial and technical resources, the company shapes and helps advance the technical competencies of the future Filipino workforce.
Lexmark Cebu is CarbonNeutral® office certified through Climate Impact Partners. This certification reinforces our strong commitment to caring for the environment and the various actions developed for carbon offsetting. Sustainability is a fundamental part of our strategy, prioritizing the efficient use of natural resources in each of our plants and offices.
Lexmark Cebu is recertified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year the site is recognized for our exceptional workplace culture.
Lexmark Cebu is recognized as a Top Employer for Global Business Services (GBS) in the Philippines, according to Everest Group’s 2024 report. The report recognizes companies perceived strengths in different areas including compensation and benefits, work environment, career development, and diversity and inclusion.
Lexmark Cebu has been recognized as one of the top 10 Best Workplaces in the Philippines in 2024. It ranked fourth in the “large” category. Companies must have achieved Great Place to Work certification in 2023 to be included in the list. Lexmark was among the 35 companies out of thousands across the small,
medium, and large categories to receive this recognition.
Lexmark Cebu was named on the Philippines' Best Employer list, based on an extensive independent employee survey by the Philippine Daily Inquirer in partnership with research company Statista.
Lexmark Cebu is recognized as a Trailblazer Excellence Awardee at the Cebu IT-BPM (CIB.O) Transformation Summit. The award recognizes pioneering companies for their visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovations, and commitment to long-term employee development, settling new standards for excellence in the IT-BPM industry.
Lexmark Cebu received the Technology Company of the Year award for its Asia Product Delivery team's success in integrating advanced technologies, enhancing operational efficiencies, and promoting sustainable growth. Additionally, Lexmark Cebu was presented with the Most Innovative Company of the Year award, recognizing the Cebu Competence Center's dedication to innovation and talent development.
Lexmark is a finalist for the Most Innovative Program of the Year award by the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). The award recognizes organizations in the industry that introduce groundbreaking services, generating significant benefits across the board.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) honored Lexmark Cebu and Joel James Raganas for their dedication to enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II's 50th Foundation Day. Raganas, Lexmark's 2023 Volunteer of Year, was also recognized for his contributions as a volunteer psychologist, offering free psychotherapy and counseling to vulnerable groups.
In another testament to the organization's dedication to environmental sustainability, Lexmark Cebu was recognized with the Outstanding Environmental Performance Award by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
Lexmark Cebu is recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia. HR Asia chose Lexmark among the 50 outstanding companies with the HR best practices and that demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures
Lexmark Cebu received an Honorary Mention for Best Shared Services Team at the SSON Impact Awards 2023. Lexmark was also shortlisted for the Business Transformation Impact Award and the Change Management Impact Award.
Lexmark Cebu was a finalist at the Philippine Bahaghari Awards by the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP).
Lexmark Cebu has been recognized with the Clean Air and Climate Change award by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Environmental Management Bureau Region VII during their November 2022 celebration of Environmental Awareness Month, National Clean Air Month, and Climate Change Consciousness Week. The award recognizes Lexmark Cebu’s initiatives in implementing Carbon Footprint Reduction programs and an effective Integrated Waste Management System in 2022.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) recognized Lexmark Cebu as the Best Performing Partner in Clean Air at the 7th Gawad Tugas Awards for going beyond compliance through its exemplary performance in environmental protection, conservation, and management.
Lexmark Cebu received three awards at the 2022 International ICT Awards Philippines.
The International ICT Awards Philippines, held annually, recognizes achievements and excellence in organizations and individuals based in the Philippines who have made valuable contributions to the industry and put the Philippines on the global map of IT-BPM industry, as Filipinos have demonstrated world-class quality and performance.
Lexmark Cebu is recognized as one of the Top 30 Best Workplaces on the inaugural Philippines Best Workplaces in Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) list.
Lexmark Cebu cares about the environment and is guided by its environmental management system, which is third-party certified to ISO 14001:2015.
With a focus on sustainable resource management and knowledge that Cebu, Philippines, is in a region of water risk, water preservation is important. We focus on preventive and corrective maintenance of the water system and works to engage employees in awareness activities to conserve water and report leaks. Major water projects over the years have included the installation of sensor-operated faucets and toilet bowls and the interconnection of the water supply between the two buildings on site to reduce water waste.
We partnered with Guun Co., Ltd., a recycling company that processes waste into alternative fuel mainly for cement. In 2023, we had 13,100 kg. of waste plastics treated by Guun, helping reduce CO2 emissions by 8,194.20 kg.
Sustainable consumption of energy is also a focus on site. The facilities team in Cebu has realized significant energy savings over the years through lighting upgrades and the implementation of the optimized equipment operation schedule in Lexmark Plaza 1 and 2 for chillers, elevators, air handling units, frequency converters, and compressed dry air equipment. Equipment, such as generators, is optimized to help machines run more efficiently, and proactive maintenance is performed, such as eliminating compressed dry air leaks, to improve the operation of compressors.
Energy savings related to temperature control include the building management system, whose software has been upgraded to provide real-time monitoring and room temperature control based on established site guidelines. Existing window blinds have been replaced with block-out blinds designed to reduce heat generated from the glass windows, further aiding room temperature control. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) installed on air handling units also curb energy usage. Employees get involved by being energy conscious and turning off lights and equipment when they are not in use.
We completed upgrade of variable air volume (VAV) controllers in Lexmark Plaza 1 for an energy-efficient HVAC system distribution by optimizing the amount and temperature of distributed air. The controllers and AHU’s VFD’s are integrated to the building management system (BMS) for an automated operation.
Moreover, we installed variable speed driven (VSD) compressors in Lexmark Plaza 2. We also successfully installed our pilot project of 3.2kW Photo-Voltaic System in Lexmark Plaza 1.
In 2023,Lexmark Cebu's Training & Information Management team developed the Tunob application to support Lexmark's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035. Tunob is derived from a Cebuano term which means "footprint," symbolizing Lexmark Cebu's contribution to the company's carbon footprint reduction initiatives. The app tracks and calculates equivalent (eCO2) reduction from activities such as walking, biking, and carpooling to work, as well as using stairs and H2O dispensers.
Reductions in resource consumption in our Cebu site greatly contribute to our corporate goals.
| 2015 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Facility level energy (Scope 1 and 2): Operations within organization (megawatt-hours) | 12,283 | 7,512 | 6,869 | 7,643 | 6,697 | 6,050 |
| Energy consumption by type/location: Operations within organization (megawatt-hours) Electricity (purchased) | 11,364 | 7,213 | 5,469 | 6,793 | 6,498 | 6,050 |
| Water withdrawal by facility (megaliters) | 23.11 | 20.45 | 9.35 | 20.07 | 23.11 | 16.166 |
| Water discharge by facility (megaliters): Sanitary Sewer | 23.11 | 20.45 | 9.35 | 20.07 | 23.11 | 16.166 |
Lexmark is especially sensitive to the environment in our Philippine operations. Many global organizations recognize the entire country as an area of high biodiversity. Our employees in the Philippines work diligently to restore habitats near these facilities, focusing on reforestation and watershed protection. Since 2008, Lexmark has planted over 171,700 mangrove trees in various coastal and watershed areas of Cebu and over 20,045 tree seedlings in various areas of Cebu.
In September, in partnership with the Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) - Carmen, Lexmark volunteers led by Lexmark Cebu's president and CEO, Stephan Bily, planted over 1,000 mangrove propagules along the shorelines of Carmen, Cebu.
In October, Lexmark Cebu concluded its final environmental initiative for 2024 by planting 400 coffee seedlings at Barangay Caurasan, Carmen, Cebu, rehabilitating 8,000 square meters of land. The project, executed in partnership with NAMACO and DENR, highlighted effective community collaboration. Despite persistent rain, Lexmark volunteers remained dedicated, ensuring the project's success.
In 2022, Lexmark employees also planted almost 2,000 mangroves in Danao, Cebu. The tree planting activity was organized by Lexmark and the Cebu Climate Change Association.
In May 2021, we implemented our 2021 Goal for Environment Program on coastal reforestation through a partnership with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Cebu and Medellin local government unit (LGU). This three-year project will include adopting five hectares and planting 25,000 propagules. The partnership entails the maintenance of the site to ensure the survival of the mangroves planted. In 2022, we planted 500 mangrove propagules.
In October 2021, Lexmark Cebu, represented by the Site Operations Team, planted 2,500 seedlings (fruit-bearing trees) together with our LGU partners, City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) and Barangay Buot-Taop, Cebu City, as part of our reforestation program. We planted an additional 300 seedlings in 2022 and 600 in 2023.
We also support and participate in the Rivers for Life Program officially launched through a large-scale river clean-up drive in Cebu by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 7. A Memorandum of Agreement (MA) was signed with the DENR and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Guadalupe Barangay on November 29, 2021. The project will focus on the rehabilitation of the Guadalupe River. Lexmark will support the project by providing funds for three years, printing materials for the information and education campaign, monitoring progress bi-annually and coordinating activities with partner LGUs and the DENR-EMB7 representative.
In 2022, we donated used tires for landscaping of the Guadalupe River.
In May 2024, Lexmark's STEM Advocacy Program concluded a successful two-week work immersion program for Grade 12 STEM students from Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu, one of our partner schools in Cebu. This annual collaboration aims to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical experience in the engineering and tech industries. Working alongside Lexmark's Research and Development (R&D) teams, the event provided students with a unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals on real-world projects. They also gained a firsthand look at Lexmark's state-of-the-art facilities through a guided lab tour, highlighting the multifaceted nature of printer development and engineering.
To cap off their immersion, students showcased diverse and innovative projects exemplifying the transformative power of augmenting classroom learning with hands-on application. This successful collaboration between Lexmark and the academic institutions will help pave the way for continued investment in STEM education, and create a pipeline for future Lexmark engineers, designers, researchers, and innovators.
Lexmark launched job fairs at the campuses of the University of the Philippines and the Cebu Institute of Technology. Students got a glimpse of Lexmark’s career opportunities and went through interviews for current job openings.
The Philippine region is vulnerable to natural hazards, such as earthquakes, typhoons, fires, floods, landslides, and volcanic activity. We have a history of providing relief to those affected by disasters through monetary and in-kind donations.
Since 2014, Lexmark Cebu, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection and Filipino Chinese Volunteer Fire Brigade, has provided water to responding fire trucks during emergencies. To date, 135 fire trucks have been provided water to assist with fire emergencies in neighboring communities.
In 2023, Lexmark donated over 15 boxes of toys, blankets, kitchen items, clothes and groceries to the victims of a fire in Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu.
Since 2006, we have partnered with Gawad Kalinga, a Philippine organization with a mission to end poverty. As part of this partnership, we have donated time and money to construct homes and meet other community needs in the Lexmark Gawad Kalinga-Minglanilla village.
To date, Lexmark volunteers have completed the construction of 100 homes, a playground, a fenced basketball court, a multi-purpose building, an organic garden, a livelihood center, and street name posts. A little over 1,000 eco-bricks were used at the Lexmark Gawad Kalinga village playground and basketball court to help refresh the area. Employees continually improve this area through painting and beautification projects.
In 2022, we conducted a verification visit to verify the completion of the Lexmark GK Village Children's Playground. As part of our recycling program, we donated tables and chairs made of wooden pallets. We also collected books and toys and donated them to the children of the GK Village.
In December 2024, as part of Lexmark’s annual “12 Days of Christmas” holiday celebration, Lexmark employees sponsored grocery baskets for families from the Lexmark GK village. The overwhelming response from employees provided additional treat bags and snacks distributed to the kids.
Lexmark employees in Cebu continue to make an impact on water usage in our community through the 12,000-liter rainwater harvesting system they designed and installed for the Lexmark Gawad Kalinga beneficiaries. The water collected during rain events can be used by the locals for watering plants and cleaning. In 2019, employees followed up with a project to install a meter on this system to monitor water use. We also provided plumbing assistance to this community by fixing water leaks via piping upgrades in an area supplying 105 households with water. On top of the Rainwater Catchment constructed by Lexmark employees, we recently erected eight light poles and fitted 200W solar-powered streetlights. This project began as there wasn't enough lighting in the community, which is located in the hills of Minglanilla, Cebu. Lexmark's initiative helped the GK community save on energy costs while using eco-friendly green energy.
Lastly, we have conducted educational talks on dengue prevention and earthquake drills facilitated by our company doctors and our security and EHS officers, respectively.
Lexmark Cebu volunteers participated in Brigada Eskwela 2024 at San Jose Elementary School Talamban. They repainted chairs, tables, cabinets, and tended to the beautification of the school’s garden, creating a better learning environment. In addition, Lexmark donated and installed 16 industrial wall fans on the fourth floor of the school building to enhance the classrooms’ ventilation system for a more conducive learning environment.
Brigada Eskwela is an annual event in the Philippines where schools, parents, and communities collaborate to prepare classrooms and facilities for the new school year.
Lexmark volunteers facilitated a three-day workshop for teachers at San Jose Elementary School in Talamban, Cebu City. The training covered the classroom application of Microsoft tools such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Forms.
Lexmark strives to be a good corporate citizen. Lexmark Cebu embraces the local community and has a reputation for providing invaluable support in a number of ways.
As a global company, our goal is to have a highly diverse and vibrant workplace that understands and is responsive to the needs of our employees, customers and partners around the world. We recognize individual worth, fully utilizing our diverse backgrounds, interests, and strengths. We do not discriminate nor tolerate harassment or discrimination against race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, status or age. Lexmark is proactive in making our workplace one that is inclusive and allows each employee the opportunity to bring his or her complete self to work. Lexmark Cebu has strong Diversity Network Groups (DNGs), organizations of Lexmark employees who voluntarily come together with the goal of making Lexmark an even better place to work by celebrating and bringing awareness to our diverse employee population.
In November, Lexmark LiNKED Cebu celebrated Young Professionals’ Day (YPD) with the theme “GROW with Grit, Resilience, Optimism, and Wisdom,” highlighting the energy and talent of our young workforce that helps drive our success.
The day's festivities featured a lively YPD Booth with free treats and popcorn, a photo booth for group snapshots, and the exchange of appreciation cards among colleagues. The event also highlighted the LiNKED All-Stars, showcasing inspiring young professionals at Lexmark. The celebration concluded with a LiNKED x W@W panel discussion, where Gen Z innovators and women leaders shared insights on career growth, networking, and inclusivity.
YPD concluded with a panel discussion by LiNKED and W@W (Women at Work), two Diversity Network Groups. This collaboration aimed to empower workplace alliances, featuring Gen Z innovators and women leaders who shared practical insights on career growth, networking, and inclusivity.
In July, AIM and GALE facilitated a session on basic Filipino sign language and deaf awareness. Participants learned basic Filipino Sign Language (FSL) and explored deaf awareness topics, including effective communication strategies, the importance of inclusivity, and addressing common misconceptions about the Deaf community.
In October, Lexmark Cebu Abilities in Motion (AIM) collaborated with the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) for a sharing session focused on autism in the family. Key speakers from ASP Cebu shared insights on understanding autism, creating supportive home environments, and promoting inclusivity. The event concluded with a Q&A session, fostering a more understanding and supportive community for individuals with autism.
In celebration of the International Women’s Day, the Women@Work (W@W) team launched a campaign called #InspireInclusion, encouraging all Lexmarkers to celebrate this important day. On our social media channels, Lexmark Cebu showcased stories of women leaders, demonstrating the crucial role of inclusion in shaping their careers. Employees also sent kudos online through our internal social platform. Lastly, employees enjoyed chocolate treats at the office lobby.
Members of the Board of Trustees from the Philippine Financial and Inte-Industry Pride (PFIP) facilitated the Transgender 101 training held at Lexmark Cebu. Lexmark Cebu GALE members and other PFIP member companies attended the session. The train-the-trainer activity equipped the participants to conduct training within their own organizations. The session highlighted in-depth insights into the diverse experiences and identities of the transgender community and practical tips and strategies for fostering supportive and inclusive environment.
Lexmark Cebu celebrated Pride Month 2024 with various initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion. On June 6th, GALE Cebu hosted its first Pride Expo, themed "Empowering Diversity, Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Excellence. " The event featured a drag performance, makeup masterclass, LGBTQIA+ marketplace, and free health services, where Love Yourself Cebu provided free HIV screening and counseling. Lexmarkers also participated in the Mandaue Pride Parade on June 15th, reinforcing their commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Employee health and safety is also a Lexmark priority. Lexmark Cebu's occupational health and safety management system is certified under ISO 45001.
Lexmark Cebu is loyally committed to workplace flexibility and strongly encourages work-life balance.
We have an in-house clinic for medical consultation and treatment. Employees and their qualified dependents can take advantage of their services during clinic hours, free of charge. Medicines for common illnesses are available at the clinic, and first aid is provided by a full-time company nurse for minor medical problems. All employees are required to undergo an annual medical examination.
In addition, we offer medical coverage for our regular employees and the employees' qualified dependents. Accommodating mothers’ rooms are also available for new mothers, providing a private, clean area for their convenience.
We strive to establish and provide safe, secure, and healthy working conditions and reasonable facilities for the employees. The company abides with the applicable laws as defined in the Labor Code of the Philippines. With Cebu operations requiring employees to work at night based on their role, sleeping quarters are available where they can stay prior to their shift, on break, or when it is unsafe to head home.
Aside from the semi-flex schedules, casual dress code, open door policy, and a fun working environment, everyone has the option to participate in extracurricular activities. Lexmark has various clubs, including the football club, basketball club, Toastmasters Club, runners club, music club, and more.
The Lexmark Break Room and Music Lounge is available for breaks. Employees can come together around their shared passions. These relationships are cultivated so that employees can discover, collaborate, experiment, and invent using their talents throughout Lexmark Cebu, and challenge themselves to be the best they can be both personally and professionally.
On February 14th, Lexmark Cebu celebrated Valentine's Day with "Cupid's Connect," featuring romantic serenades, touching melodies, and sweet digital messages. The event also launched the annual sign-up for Lexmark Clubs and Diversity Network Groups, emphasizing the company's commitment to an inclusive and engaging workplace.
In August, members of Lexmark Cebu’s Basketball Club and GALE Cebu teamed up for a fun and friendly basketball match. This unexpected collaboration brought lots of laughter while exhibiting sportsmanship and teamwork for both groups.
For 2024, Lexmark Cebu continued the Wellness Wednesday series in partnership with Maxicare, a health maintenance organization (HMO) in the country, emphasizing its commitment to employee health and well-being. Each month, Lexmark and Maxicare offered virtual sessions led by experts, covering mental, physical, and emotional wellness. These sessions included mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional discussions, and financial wellness workshops, catering to a wide range of needs and interests.
In addition, the Lexmark Runners Club initiated the October Running Challenge for all employees, which rewarded employees who met the 60, 100, and 150 km distance for the entire month. The Runners Club also facilitates the annual Lexmark Dash, a fun run with three and 12 km distances and open to Lexmark employees and their friends and families.
Lastly, other clubs also regularly meet and invite employees to sessions in yoga, Zumba, Muay Thai, badminton, and chess.
Lexmark Cebu HR Compensation and Benefits team facilitated the 2024 wellness and benefits fair that provided eye checkups, vital lab tests, nutrition counseling, Zumba classes, massage services, and government helpdesk services from Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth for all employees. Lastly, the event featured a lecture series on the programs from the Social Security System and Pag-IBIG and a financial wellness talk from UnionBank.
We celebrated Mother’s Day with our own Mother’s Marketplace. We showcased food and other product stalls run by the talented Lexmark moms. Additionally, Lexmarkers joined parlor games designed to honor a mother’s journey.
Lexmark Cebu's Family Welfare Committee hosted family-centric events for the employees and their families. The Kids Summer Workshop offered children a platform to explore talents in ballet, hip-hop, coding, art, chess, and taekwondo. The workshop culminated with a showcase of the children's newfound skills.
For Work Appreciation Day, children were allowed to visit their parents' workplace, participate in a guided lab tour, enjoy a surprise visit from Jollibee, and watch a dancing magician's show.
In celebration of Father’s Day, Lexmark Cebu hosted an exciting contest where employees showcased their revved-up rides—vehicles that were enhanced or modified to increase speed, power, or performance. Employees who cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award also qualified for Lexmark merch raffle prizes, adding extra excitement to the event.
In October 2024, Lexmark Cebu celebrated Halloween with the first-ever Night at the Museum event themed "Pinoy Folklore," reviving the eerie and captivating stories of Philippine mythology. Employees showcased their creativity in two contests: a tableau competition depicting scenes from Filipino horror movies and a best-dressed contest featuring costumes inspired by Philippine folklore.
As part of Lexmark Cebu’s annual Christmas celebration, we provided several activities for all employees to enjoy during the holiday season. This year’s theme, “Horizon of Wonder,” highlighted community, innovation, and festive joy.
It began with a beautiful tree-lighting ceremony featuring local performers. Over the next few days, employees received holiday baskets, participated in a Kris Kringle gift exchange, enjoyed a fun-filled Bingo game with holiday-themed activities, and competed in lively caroling and eco-friendly holiday card contests. Managers also sweetened the celebrations by distributing gingerbread cookies. Moreover, the spirit of giving was evident with sponsoring holiday baskets for families and treats for children at the Lexmark GK village. On the 12th day, the festivities concluded with a delightful treat of free ice cream for everyone, wrapping up the celebrations on a sweet note.
